Psychology introduced us to the idea that what we think we know about ourselves may have nothing to do with what is actually going on in our psyches. In fact, some of our behavior is directed by unconscious wishes or beliefs that are the exact opposite of what we think we want or believe to […]
I Am Supposed To Be Right Here, Right Now. Stop rushing your time. Have you ever noticed how hurried life is these days? When was the last time you enjoyed the grass between your toes and thought about just how fortunate you are to be able to even be outdoors to experience these simple things? […]
Affirmation For Today: “I Give Freedom To Everyone Close To Me” An affirmation is a great way to start training your mind toward a positive way of thinking. Coupled with other positive thinking exercises, a positive affirmation will help you overcome any obstacle that is put in front of you. The object of these positive […]
Fear is an illusion that we buy into and believe in, simultaneously forgetting about our strengths, brilliance, and resilience. We give fear so much power that we forfeit our dreams to avoid the emotional pain of rejection, criticism, embarrassment, and other external circumstances beyond our control. Today try not to cave in to fear. Fear […]
Positive thinking doesn’t mean that you keep your head in the sand and ignore life’s less pleasant situations. Positive thinking just means that you approach the unpleasantness in a more positive and productive way. You think the best is going to happen, not the worst. Read:Affirmation: Today I Am Able To Deal With Anything Calmly […]
When we’re stressed out, we tend to take small, shallow breaths. Or we even hold our breath. Of course, this only exacerbates anxiety. We feel faint, lightheaded, tense and tight. Taking slow, deep breaths, however, soothes your sympathetic nervous system and promotes relaxation. This can lower blood pressure and heart rate. And it can reduce […]
I am a professional person at work. Funny the bible has something to say: Galatians 6:9 :And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Being professional means being dedicated to your professional development both for yourself and for those people who are […]
You can not be kind to others if you are not kind to yourself. Decide that today is the day that you will be kind to yourself. Everybody has self-talk or self-chatter. Sometimes it is positive and sometimes it is negative (or very negative). Do you say things to yourself such as: “you idiot” or “how could you […]
We live in a world where being patient is not at the top of anyone list. We rush about doing the most with the time that we have in the hope that we will get more done. It is not necessarily the best thing done ever. Webster dictionary defines patience as follows: patience: 1. The […]
So while a person may know and understand on a rational level that their parents are human and flawed and capable of making mistakes, it can still be very difficult to disconnect from the negative memories and move past the feelings of betrayal. Such a person may grapple regularly with anger, resentment, passive-aggressiveness, hostility, apathy, […]
The holidays can make you feel lonely. As you face another holiday season, know that you are not alone. There are two true lonely moments in life. They are when we enter and exit life. That we’re born alone has never struck me as all that unfortunate since I’m taking it on faith that a […]
Inspirational minute: Stepping outside of my comfort zone is necessary for growth. Can you imagine your life if you never tried anything new? We all know what it is like to attempt something we have never done before. New foods, clothes and colors are the hallmark of Spring and the Easter season. When you try […]
