Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:31:52 +0000
Have you seen the motivational plaque that reads, “Life is a do-it-yourself project. Get excited about it!”
I love that expression because it reminds me that it’s up to me to make each day special. That doesn’t mean that each moment of every day is going to be wonderfully smooth, uneventful, and happy. But it does [...]ShareThis
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:20:35 +0000
Have you ever gotten lost in the thick of things, focusing too much on a specific problem and missing the big picture? If so, then you understand the expression, “Not being able to see the forest for the trees.” You find yourself spending virtually all your time solving problems, overly concerned with detail and unable [...]ShareThis
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:45:29 +0000
Is it possible to overcome fears and reach your highest potential? If you are like most people, you have a goal or a dream that is meaningful and that you want to achieve. That goal may be related to personal growth issues such as weight loss, gaining self-esteem, finding inner peace, increasing your energy levels, [...]ShareThis
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:19:53 +0000
We all want to have wonderfully, happy days every day of the week. But between life’s unexpected challenges, overloaded schedules, and migraine headaches it’s no wonder we’ve forgotten how to smile. It’s easy to focus on the disappointments and stress of life. However, if we look around for just a moment, we may be surprised [...]ShareThis
Fri, 08 Aug 2008 21:00:04 +0000
The other day I received a question near and dear to my heart from a member of the professional networking group LinkedIn. The question read:
“Do you think it is best to read one self-help book by one author, or is it better to have a range of books? How do we know that one is [...]ShareThis
Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:33:02 +0000
In our rush to meet the daily obligations of work, family, and social life, we tend to overlook our own needs. But without adequate renewal and regeneration, we can become depleted, resentful, and unhappy. Today’s article is designed to give you five new self-care strategies to feel better now!
1. Make a New Choice!
Taking time for [...]ShareThis
Sat, 02 Aug 2008 14:03:42 +0000
What do you do when you are expecting a pleasant journey through your goals or life adventures, but you get difficulty instead? Do you:
Mope and sulk?
Give up interest in your goal?
Get into a foul mood?
Punish yourself for your difficulty?
Eat to stuff your sorrows?
Drink to escape?
Get addicted to stuff?
Cry?
These and many more are options we take [...]ShareThis
Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:31:13 +0000
Life is many times a difficult experience, resulting in strong feelings of stress, anxiety, and emotions. Stress isn’t just a state of mind, it effects your body as well. Your body reacts to your thoughts and feelings and tries to tell you with nonverbal communicaiton that something isn’t right. As your body attempts its communication [...]ShareThis
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:23:15 +0000
Can you really learn to trust your body? As the years go by, each decade brings new and unexpected changes. You move from adolescence to young adulthood, often experiencing acne and unexpected weight gain. If you are a woman, you may experience the reshaping of your body because of pregnancy. If you are willing and [...]ShareThis
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:28:20 +0000
It is quickly approaching the middle of summer. Are you having fun yet? Are you happy in your work, your relationships, or in your own body and life? Are you doing what you love to do the most, living with passion, and taking action on the things that give your life meaning?
Sure, these are [...]ShareThis
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