Not getting what you want is sometimes a blessing in disguise

April 24, 2017 by
blessing

Stop for a moment to imagine what your life would be like if you got everything you had ever wanted. At first thought, I am sure that makes you smile pretty widely. I mean, who doesn’t want everything they have ever wanted, right? I can almost guarantee you don’t. Think back over the course of your life. Start with wishes from childhood. “I wish I didn’t have to learn math”, “I wish my parents would stay together”, “I wish I never had homework.” Even with just those 3 simple requests – Where would that have landed you? You wouldn’t be as smart or capable as you are now … [Read more...]

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Goals are great, but what about NOW?

April 21, 2017 by
Goals

It seems every self-help guru under the sun these days wants to point you to setting goals. Goals are wonderful, we all need a direction. The problem comes in that many people take that to the extreme. They become so goal oriented and focused on what they desperately want to happen way in the future that life is zooming right by them day after day and they are not able to be present in their daily life, enjoying the here and now. Slow Down Breathe Look around Take time to appreciate what’s good in your life already If you aren’t doing these things on a regular basis, you … [Read more...]

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Your Self Awareness Guide

April 13, 2017 by
awareness

The Why’s? Ask yourself why you are making the decision you are… what is your motivation? Often we make snap decisions without really understanding the basis behind them. Take the time to understand what drives you and your choices. STOP When faced with a choice or decision, it often feels like the response should be immediate. Look before you leap is a wise old adage. Before reacting, just stop. Pause. Wait… simmer a bit. This helps you to remain at cause rather than ending up at the mercy of effect. Explain Practice articulating how you feel without placing blame on … [Read more...]

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Do you have friends or just acquaintances?

April 5, 2017 by
friends

In the day and age of social media where you can “add a friend” in a mere click, how do you distinguish the difference between an actual friend and someone who is just an acquaintance? That line is blurry for many. Friend collecting has become a virtual popularity contest. Facebook limits you to 5000 friends, though the number of followers you can have is endless. Say you reach that limit. Of those 5000 people, how many do you know in person? How many do you even recognize their names? Not to say that social media cannot result in making genuine connections, it can. But this … [Read more...]

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