Hello! It might seem like blasphemy but here me out. Although forgiving is a virtue I pursue whole-heartedly, there are some conditions under which it does not work. Consider these: Forgiving to get an apology If you believe something was done to you and the person has not demonstrated any remorse or apologized, you may […]
5 Vital Questions to Ask Yourself While on Vacation
Hello! When we were on vacation last summer on a fabulous beach resort in the Caribbean, I remember thinking as I laid there looking at my beautifully pedicured toes…”How do I keep this feeling all year round, especially through high stress situations?” It wasn’t a thought/question that bothered me in any way or caused any lowering of […]
Time to Hit Reset!
Hello! I took a break from writing daily blog updates for several reasons. I won’t bore you with details but let me just say this: Time is short, life is fuller than full and sometimes adjustments need to be made so everything can get done as needed. I needed to spend more time writing, editing […]
How to Change 10 Negative Thoughts that Hold You Back
Hello Friend! I hope you are having a thoughtfully beautiful day! One of the most popular articles I’ve written is this one on the Top Ten Thoughts That Kill. It is a very common concern and challenge we face: that is, our own negativity. Putting love into action in your life each day, I bet, is […]
Premature Forgiveness – 10 Ways to Know
Hello! I know, my fingers trembled as I typed that word “premature!” WHAT on earth could be premature about forgiveness you might be asking, probably with a tone of dismay? I know. I’ve always (well maybe not always) believed that forgiveness was a good thing and needed to be done quickly. The longer you hold […]
What is the point of self-HELP?
MentalHelp.net Seriously, why bother with fixing this and fixing that? Why be better at getting better? What is the point, really, of self-help, self-love and self-esteem? Is it to just feel better about you, your life and your loved ones? And then what? Is it to be perceived as a good and […]
How to Get Productive And Stay Motivated – 20 Powerful Tips
Hello! In responding to a friend’s email recently, it occurred to me that we can all use these suggestions for staying motivated. Her question was ‘how do I stay physically motivated?’ So here it is: Physical Motivation is something we all need everyday; some days more than others. So here are a few suggestions: […]
10 Things to Drop So You Can Get Light
Hello, Imagine this: you’re in real danger and need to run to safety…do you drop the heavy bags of groceries you’re carrying? It’s instinctive, we lighten our load when the journey requires it. So why not drop the emotional baggage weighing you down in this journey of life? Why drop the load? A better […]
3 Sneaky Dangers of Good Habits
Hello! Habits –good ones at least, especially those that help you to help others, are a good thing, right? So what could possibly be dangerous about a good habit? Habits that are good are generally considered good because they add value to (your) life. I think we all could agree to that. The question then […]
The #1 Key to Creating Success Habits
Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out… Robert Collier One worthwhile task carried to a successful conclusion is worth half-a-hundred half-finished tasks. Malcolm S. Forbes Successful men and women become successful because they acquire the habit of thinking in terms of success. Get the success habit in the small […]
