I , like many others, look forward to the holidays with great expectations for family, friends, and time to enjoy the seasons. The holidays offer great foods, much-needed time from work, and the opportunity to reconnect with loved ones. While the holidays can be a joyous time, they can also be very stressful and cause […]
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Have you seen them? Are you fretting over them? They are now filling your social media feeds, Pinterest, favorite magazine, and holiday ads on TV: perfect versions of Christmas. While they are nice to look at and can inspire your holiday decorating, cooking, and gift-giving, there’s a hidden danger in these perfect depictions of Christmas
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Ask anyone what they desire in life, and more often than not, the answer comes back as some variation of “be happier.” The pursuit of happiness has been around since time began, the topic being a discussion point since the days of Plato and Socrates. Is happiness truly so hard to find? Thankfully, happiness is
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We are taught to be kind to others. Yet, it’s often easy to forget that you have to start with being kind to yourself. Does it make you uncomfortable to hear or even consider that? Like many, you were probably brought up to think it is selfish to consider yourself and your own needs. Having
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Do you ever feel like you can’t escape your mind? Maybe it’s always spinning out of control, or perhaps you have so many thoughts it is chaotic clutter within. Many people experience chaos in their own minds, and this can make things difficult when trying to work toward goals. It is possible to calm the
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You have a goal in mind, but that’s all you have. Creating, working towards, and reaching goals is not easy. The journey is often different for everyone. However, there are three parts of achieving every goal that is always the same. Defining the 3 W’s of your goal will allow you to work toward it
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How is your day going? Are you not having a good day? Everyone goes through it. All it takes is a little unasked-for criticism or someone just treating us harshly to trigger us into a spiral of negative self-talk and anxiety about not being liked. It’s times like this you need to have a way
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While a positive mindset can enhance personal development and help individuals meet their life goals, it can also be helpful to build resilience and combat stress? Whether it’s a one-off stress like having to give a presentation or an ongoing stressful issue in your life, remaining positive will help you deal better with the current
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How is your day going? Is it one of those blah days when you wish you could say something more than a mumbled ‘fine’ when asked ‘how are you?’ Everything isn’t fine, but you know that is the proper response. What if you could actually say ‘fine’ and mean it? It just might be easier
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I love autumn. It is m favorite season. I enjoy driving around looking at the beautiful trees and foliage as it changes from lush green to red, orange, and yellow. The hot temperatures of summer start to give way to the cooler air. Time to bring out the turtlenecks and sweaters. I recently searched for
Are you someone who seeks out new possibilities willingly and with excitement? It is often said you need to keep an open mind when it comes to having success in life. But what does it mean and how do you manage it? Many people go through life with a very limited view of what they
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If you look up the definition of the word “Change” you will find it described as making something different than it was. Change is all around us, in every aspect of our life. You see change in nature, in relationships, in your job, etc. Almost all change is out of your control. Even the most
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Winston Churchill once said, “Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” The problem is, that enthusiasm can be hard to come by, especially when yours has taken a beating. Setbacks and disappointments have a way of knocking you down. We start doubting ourselves and lose sight of who we are.
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A Choice You Can Make in Life Is to Be Happy or to Be Sad Most of the Time This knowledge doesn’t come to everyone. Some people live their entire lives embracing negativity and believing that the world is out to get them. They don’t realize that happiness is a choice. Let’s imagine for a
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Why Self-Confidence Matters What is self-confidence? What does it look like? It seems to me confidence is elusive, something you can reach for but cannot hold in your hand. Sometimes, when experiencing it, self-confidence can feel magical and wonderful; other times it can be frustrating. Something I have learned and continue to work on –
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