Are You the Cause of Your Problems?
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When you need to consider your options it’s important that you do it carefully—and that usually means more slowly that you might be used to. Being [...]
Overcoming Feelings Of Envy
Why make your life miserable?
Everyone feels envious sometimes. It starts when we are small and want the toy that our brother is playing with, or when we run off with another child’s bike because it is newer or shinier than ours. Some of us learn to cope with envy early on and seem to [...]
Is There Enough Space In Your Life?
If you have problems with time, try looking at the space around you
We’ve all heard of the space/time continuum and most of us probably don’t consider that there is much difference between space and time. However, time is linear and we can view it as a straight line leading off into the distance with a [...]
Idealism
What is it?
The tendency to look for the highest form of perfection. The pursuit of noble truths. As idealists people want to strive to find meaning and identity in their lives. They are passionate about what they believe in. All these things can be wonderful motivators to get people energized and encouraged to strive for [...]
Focus On What You Do Well
Concentrate on your strengths
You probably find that people often tell you to focus on your strengths. This is a constant theme which you may hear from those closest to you, and from anyone who is involved in coaching or encouraging you. They want you to do well in life and understand that using your strengths [...]
Don’t Let Emotion Rule Your Life
Letting feelings become too important
You’ve almost certainly seen people who get excited at the smallest thing. They “Ooh” and “Ah” over nothing in particular and try to make everything they do or say into something more important than it really is. Unfortunately, dwelling on whatever we feel seems to be very much in fashion at [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
