Archive for June, 2008
Get Real and Lighten Up
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Why can’t I have what she has? Why are they talking about me? Why do I always get delayed when I fly? Why is it raining on my day [...]
Don’t Assume You Know . . . Listen!
Does modern communication mean better understanding?
People are surrounded by ways to communicate with each other at the most amazing levels, and yet our ability to understand each other is poor.
People can hear what you are saying, they understand the words, but don’t always give themselves time to understand what those words mean. They are in [...]
Don’t Like the Way You Look?
Slowing down to gain awareness of your body
Why does it matter whether you take much note of how your body feels? Perhaps because if you ignore it, you’ll find that over time you get into bad habits.
You skip meals that will give you the energy you need to complete your daily tasks. You listen [...]
Don’t Take it So Personally
Letting your emotions rule is a sure recipe for increased stress
Why should getting too emotionally involved in what you say or do be a problem? Taking things that people say too personally will cause you stress when others disagree with you. It will feel as if they are attacking you, not what you are talking [...]
Keeping Your Identity While Fitting In
How you can be yourself and a valued member of the group at the same time
When joining any organization, try not to let yourself become part of group mediocrity. Keep hold of the ability to think for yourself and keep a strong sense of walking your own path. Choosing wisely can mean you get [...]
The Art of Being Who You Are
Gracefully accepting what you have is the best way to happiness
A great many people spend their lives being unhappy with the way they look and the way their life is working out, but thinking that other people always have something better isn’t so useful as a basis for your life.
Growing gracefully means making [...]
Nature’s Anti-Depressants Are Always On Hand
How to make yourself feel better without pills
I found two interesting articles last week. One on May 28th — about balancing your moods naturally. The other on May 27th — about giving placebo pills to children. Both articles suggest ways in which we can use substances to help us to feel better. We may go [...]
