Your tools for a more peaceful life
If you are in the United States, or a citizen of the United States living elsewhere, you were probably celebrating your independence yesterday. My oldest son and I have a tradition where we watch the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest and then we go to a friend’s for an afternoon of fun outdoor activities, great food, … Read more
Sunday Serenities – A New Affirmation to Start Your Week Each week we will be sharing a new affirmation. The introductory information will remain the same, but if you are new to affirmations, please check out the first two sections on “What is an Affirmation?” and “How to Practice Your Affirmation.” If you regularly read … Read more
We all know that self care is very important. I like the saying, “you can’t pour from an empty cup.” If you don’t refill your cup, and you just keep going because it’s busy, it is eventually going to get empty and you will be no good to yourself or to anyone else you are … Read more
There‘s so much emphasis on getting ahead, being successful and striving for change in today’s world. Listening to this message can really disrupt a peaceful life, and make it difficult to remember that you already have so much for which to be grateful. The constant pushing to change your circumstances so you can meet those … Read more
We tend to notice how big things affect our mood. Taking a vacation to Hawaii, marriage, divorce, death, and serious financial issues are life changing and can really affect us in a positive or negative way. However, small things also impact your mood, and the small things happen more frequently. Understanding the small, day-to-day experiences … Read more
Do you have a mission statement? You may be asking “what’s a mission statement?” According to dummies.com, a “personal mission statement or personal philosophy is what you feel you would like to become in your life. It is an internal process and needs to come from the core of who you are. There are no … Read more
Sometimes people get so caught up in the busyness of their lives that they get a type of tunnel vision. This tunnel vision limits their ability to see what is going on outside their own little world, and they often miss out on the activity that is happening around them. You’re so busy going … Read more
We often hear about setting goals and achieving results. It’s a science. There are some basic steps involved. Forbes has made achieving your goals a simple four step process: Do the research Write SMT (specific, measurable and time specific) goals Get started Achieve and repeat Most people believe, however, that the big goals aren’t so … Read more
When you hear the word stress, what do you think? Many people think about stress as something they just have to deal with. They understand it may interfere with their peace, but they are resigned that life is just that way. Stress happens. Here’s a question to think about for a moment: Do you think of stress as a … Read more
While overworking seems to be popular these days in many circles, it’s extremely damaging. There’s absolutely no reason to overdo it, even if you have bills to pay. In fact, the harder you push yourself, the closer you get to the dangerous edge of overload and then even to burnout. It’s all about balance. It’s … Read more