Life is hectic enough. We bounce around from task to task, often not taking the time to truly do the things that make us happy. Whether it’s jobs, kids, chores, or whatever else you do in your day, it can feel as though it’s getting on top of us. To avoid this getting to breaking…
When we’re young, getting people to like us is surprisingly easy. We’re thrown into school and college situations where making friends and building relationships is easy. However, getting people to like us as an adult generally takes more work. As you get older, making friends becomes increasingly challenging. The good news, though, is that there…
The moment you experience frustration and discontentment you are called to reinvent yourself. Quite similar to the Phoenix rising from the ashes. Every time the Phoenix becomes brighter or different with knew wisdom. Sometimes there’s a sense of longing to do something different, to find a new way to live and to be. Your voice…
Did you know that confidence is your secret weapon to building the life of your dreams? I want to share some tips and advice that hopefully help you get there. The key to success in any area of your life is confidence. I like to think of it as a secret weapon that helps you…
That big goal can be scary. It doesn’t matter if it’s losing a significant amount of weight, paying off a large chunk of consumer debt, or changing careers. When we look at those big goals, we get intimidated. We put off working towards them because we either don’t know where to start or because the…
It’s not easy to forgive yourself and start loving the real you. Honestly, it doesn’t matter what’s holding you back from doing what you really want to do. Once you’ve started to figure out what you’re feeling guilty about, the next step is to work towards forgiveness and self-acceptance. Here’s the thing that most people…
Sometimes you have to dig deep and find the reason for the guilt that’s holding you back. After all, you can’t work on something and start making improvements until you know exactly what it is. Digging deep and examining your feelings can get a little uncomfortable. Don’t let that deter you. Keep pushing through. It…
To break free and start making progress on the path of happiness, you have to find the guilt. We are taking a look at guilt and why it can hold us back from doing the things we want to do. First Things First. Find The Guilt The first step in this process that I’ll walk…
Let’s talk about guilt? It’s not a great feeling, is it? By definition, guilt is a feeling of deserving blame for something. Often it’s a good check mechanism and a state of mind that we want to avoid. It moves us to action and gets us to do the right thing. Think back on your…
Why do people own pets? It’s not just that they have a cute fuzzy fur ball wandering around the house. It’s also because they bring tremendous improvements to their lives. Pets are a great way to improve your wellbeing and feel happier day to day. Pets Offer Unconditional Love It doesn’t matter what you think…
Let’s talk about mindfulness for a moment. Simply put, mindfulness is about paying attention and living in the moment. Think of it as taking the time to stop and smell the roses. It’s about cutting out the distractions and noise. It’s about choosing to focus on something in particular. There are some big benefits to…
In one of my previous posts about reducing stress, I briefly mentioned the benefits that hugs and laughter help reduce stress. They are such fun, easy, and powerful techniques that anyone can do just about anywhere, I thought it was time to dive a little deeper and look at why they work and how we…
