What is gratitude? Well, in the simplest sense, gratitude is a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation. It’s what naturally happens when you focus positive energy on the things in your life. Gratitude sends out loving kindness and returns the love back to you. There are many studies that show that being grateful increases well-being and […]
Practicing Gratitude Even When Times Are Tough
June 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
In my last post we talked about how problems are blessings in disguise. I would like to take this idea a step further and ask: what if instead of being dismayed by our problems we were instead grateful for them? What if we practiced gratitude every time we had a problem and thanked the Universe? […]
When Problems Are Blessings In Disguise
May 31, 2010 By 1 Comment
It has been said that some of the biggest problems people face can end up being the greatest blessings in disguise. Of course in the middle of difficultly and strife, it is very hard to see this as true. However, when you look back at some of your hardest moments years later, they seem to […]
Ways To Know If You Need A Therapist Or Coach
May 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Most people probably don’t realize this, but embarking on therapy is a natural part of living your best life. For most people, getting help for navigating through life is absolutely essential, whether you read books, seek professional counseling or coaching, attend inspiration seminars, or talk to friends or spiritual leaders. It is very hard to […]
Setting Goals And Asking For What You Want
May 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Setting goals does not have to be a chore. In fact, if you’re setting the right goals, they should make you feel energetic and excited. If you have no idea what your goals might be, think about what is missing in your life, what ideas or thoughts keep nagging at you, and what could you […]
5 Ways To Be More Authentic And Real
April 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Being authentic means living as the real you. If you’re wondering who this person is, try some of the suggestions below. These are practical ways you can become aligned with living more authentically. You can spend a day, an hour, or a moment in these activities. Interestingly, the more you are authentic the more other […]
5 Ways To Reduce Your Stress Now
April 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Have you ever noticed that once you’re stressed out, more stresses just seem to appear? It’s almost like the stress follows you around like an unwelcomed guest. If you’re finding that stress has taken over your life, it’s time to find ways to reduce it. With a few changes and some awareness, stressors can become manageable. […]
Get A Handle On Stress During April
April 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Getting a handle on stress is easier than you might realize—and April is stress awareness month—so it’s the perfect time. If you can give yourself even as little as a few minutes a day toward stress relief, those minutes will turn into hours over the years and your body will thank you. Here are some […]
Getting In Touch With Your Authentic Self
March 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The real you is a person unlike anyone else. This person is totally unique and wonderful, yet so few of us are in touch with our authentic selves. What seems to happen is that overtime, we stop listening to our own voices and instead make choices based on cultural norms: go to school, get a […]
Living Life To The Fullest
March 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
It’s interesting this time of year, or any time the seasons start to change, to observe the changes around us. There are the tiniest of buds on the trees and above the dirt and cold ground there’s some shades of green again. It’s really amazing to observe this cycle that goes on in nature. To […]
