The holidays are a special time for generosity and gratitude — and a wonderful way to celebrate the season is to share kindness you’ve received by paying it forward. To pay it forward is to take some of the goodness you’ve been given — then, instead of paying that person back, turning around and sharing… [Read More]
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Fill Up on Positivity, Leaving No Room for Negativity!
There are times when climbing out of the mud of negativity seems impossible. It’s not always easy to summon the mental power to argue logically and calmly against your own negative thought patterns. So here’s a hint to turn negativity on its head: Instead of confronting negative thoughts directly, focus on the positive by filling… [Read More]
Create It & Become It: Using Your Body to Change Your Mind!
“Nonverbal [cues] govern how others think and feel about us – do they govern how we think and feel about ourselves?” ~ Amy Cuddy In my most recent e-newsletter I talked about how to create it and become it – actively shaping your future self with today’s actions. You may also recall how in the… [Read More]
“And Above All: To Thine Own Self Be True.”
A tremendous part of appreciating and loving yourself is learning to be true to yourself. Knowing what you stand for and what you believe gives you tremendous power. And learning to accept yourself as you are, instead of constantly striving to reshape yourself, creates greater self-love. For example, say you’re not a morning person. Instead of… [Read More]
Invest in Your Mind, Body, and Spirit
At its highest level, self-acceptance is a form of self-love. People who love themselves take good care of their mind, body, and spirit. Nourish your mind by going back to school for that degree, requesting a “stretch” assignment at work, learning a musical instrument or a new language, or tackling crossword or Sudoku puzzles. Care for… [Read More]
Let Go of These 5 Things to Cultivate Joy
When you’re working hard to cultivate joy in your life, several unhealthy behaviors and attitudes can stand in your way and keep you from experiencing true, deeply-rooted joy. Let go of these five obstacles to cultivate joy in your life. Let Go of the Past. Constantly looking back – whether it’s dwelling on regret or… [Read More]
Recover From Burnout and Regain Your Balance
If you’re been living in imbalance for any amount of time, it’s very likely you’re experiencing some sort of burnout. One definition of burnout is “physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress.” Another says it occurs “when you feel overwhelmed and unable to meet constant demands.” Leading an unbalanced life can leave you… [Read More]
Tips for Cultivating Work-Life Balance
Let’s play a little game. When I say “balance,” what’s the first phrase that pops into your head? If it’s “work-life,” you’re not alone. Finding the balance between your professional dreams and commitments, your family responsibilities, and your personal goals is something nearly everyone strives for and struggles with. For many of us our careers… [Read More]
Building Balance, Strength and Agility
Mention balance and you may instantly form a mental picture of a tightrope walker, a gymnast on a balance beam, or a dancer on tiptoe. Every day, you walk a metaphorical balance beam – teetering between family life and work commitments, praying you won’t fall. A scoop of ice cream and a cup of broccoli… [Read More]
Smart Tips to Make the BEST Decision Possible
Decision making is an important pre-cursor to action. But there’s a delicate balance between making a decision just to move forward, and making the best decision for your life and goals. These tips can help guide you towards the wisest decision, no matter your situation. Analyze your cost/benefit and risk/reward ratios. A careful, reasonable analysis… [Read More]