When it comes to our mental and emotional well-being, taking care of ourselves is essential. Self-care is the practice of intentionally doing things that nourish us mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. It’s about being mindful of what we need in order to feel balanced and whole; it’s about having a positive attitude towards self-improvement; it’sContinue reading “Take Care of Yourself”
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Singled Out for Security Check
So, on my way home I was singled out for one of those random security checks. It was just as I was about to board the plane, right after my boarding pass was scanned. As I’m walking onto the piece that connects to the plan, a female security officer points to me and says, “We’reContinue reading “Singled Out for Security Check”
Taking Care of You: 6 Self-Care Rituals That Soothe
Most of us can’t deny that life gets way too busy. So busy, sometimes, that you may feel like you don’t have time to take care of yourself. In order to embrace all that life has to offer, move self-care to the top of your list. The rituals you practice to take care of yourContinue reading “Taking Care of You: 6 Self-Care Rituals That Soothe”
The Reinvention of You – Increasing Your Self-Esteem
You might have discovered lately that you aren’t feeling as positive as you could about yourself. Maybe you’re disappointed in how you look or some of the emotions you feel. Your attitude might slip a bit at times and you find yourself making self-deprecating statements to others. How can you get out of this rutContinue reading “The Reinvention of You – Increasing Your Self-Esteem”
Enrich Your Life by Embracing Your Individuality
Do you find it difficult to accept the person you are? Maybe you feel discomfort about being so different from everyone else. Or perhaps you find yourself similar to others to the point that you believe you’re boring. Either way, it’s time to recognize that your special variety of character traits combine to create aContinue reading “Enrich Your Life by Embracing Your Individuality”
Eliminate These 5 Toxic Thoughts and Find Joy
Toxic thoughts can stop you from finding true happiness. Such negative thoughts and emotions can drain you. They can affect each experience you have and make you feel resentful. Beware of these toxic thoughts and use counter-strategies to increase your happiness: 1. I’ll always be alone. Being lonely and feeling isolated are normal human emotions.Continue reading “Eliminate These 5 Toxic Thoughts and Find Joy”
Manage Your Energy
5 Tips on How to Manage Your Energy Levels The varying degrees of your energy level can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Sometimes you have to have the energy to complete a task or activity and other times you seem to have the most energy when you’re trying to relax. If youContinue reading “Manage Your Energy”
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Self-Sabotage
Self-Sabotage- Watch Out For It! “Self-sabotage is when we say we want something and then go about making sure it doesn’t happen.” – Alyce P. Cornyn-Selby The process of self-sabotage usually begins in your thoughts and feelings. Then, you make a choice based on those ideas and emotions. Here’s an example of self-sabotage: You’veContinue reading “Self-Sabotage”
Self-Love
Give yourself as much love as you give to others. Affirmation replace “you” with “I” You love and support your family and friends unconditionally. You celebrate their joys and lift them up during hard times. You give them the foundation they deserve. Now let’s do all of this for you. All that you give toContinue reading “Self-Love”