Taking Responsibility is a Powerful Tool
7 Sep

Taking Responsibility is a Powerful Tool

Taking responsibility for all aspects of our lives, regardless of what has happened in the past, is one of the most important things we can do to improve our quality of life. Whatever kind of life we want to live, we need to know that no one will give it to us nor take it away from us…because we are solely responsible for our life. Taking responsibility for everything that Read More

Complain Less and Be Happier
1 Aug

Complain Less and Be Happier

We can easily spot a complainer, but we rarely notice our own behavior, right? Yet, we all complain… sometimes without realizing it. It’s easy to complain but notice without action it changes nothing. We’ve all experienced the feeling or frustration of things not going as expected. However, did you know complaining can make us sick and unhappy? There is a healthy way to complain and an unhealthy way too. Let’s Read More

When Conflict is Uncomfortable…
1 Jul

When Conflict is Uncomfortable…

Conflict is uncomfortable, right? Even though we know it’s normal, expected, and inevitable in any close relationship, it doesn’t make it any less painful or less challenging. Whether it’s with our family, friends, coworkers, or strangers…don’t we want to enjoy our relationships and not be in conflict? Yet, it’s not wise to avoid conflict either. When we avoid difficult conversations, we’re sacrificing inner growth and healthier relationships. Notice…this is how Read More

Do you trust yourself enough?
1 Jun

Do you trust yourself enough?

Do you trust yourself? Trusting others is one thing, but trusting ourselves is something quite different, right? Logically, we know that we’re supposed to trust ourselves before anyone else, but do we? Instead, don’t we do the opposite? This makes perfect sense because building self-trust isn’t easy. It’s true. Building self-trust is one of the most challenging growth steps we can take, yet it’s the most empowering. Learning to trust Read More

Can you predict trustworthiness? Consider the key traits…
2 May

Can you predict trustworthiness? Consider the key traits…

Did you know trustworthy people share several key traits? These character traits can increase our ability to recognize trustworthiness in ourselves and others. This is how we can discern trustworthiness with greater certainty and grow our trust in others or things as well as in ourselves. These traits are indicators of good character we can rely on to make better decisions in life. So, let’s begin by considering what trust Read More

Don’t Let Anxiety Steal Your Life. It will if you let it. 
1 Apr

Don’t Let Anxiety Steal Your Life. It will if you let it. 

Doesn’t it seem like everyone has anxiety these days? All of us worry and get scared from time to time. But when anxiety starts to interfere with our life, it helps us to know more about it and strategies to manage it, so we can reduce the symptoms. The cost of anxiety is great. It can levy a serious toll on our health and reduce our quality of life. According Read More

Why are we always in a hurry? Here’s how to overcome it…
1 Mar

Why are we always in a hurry? Here’s how to overcome it…

Who isn’t in a hurry today? Have you noticed lately “adults & hurry” seem to be synonymous. If you’re like most, you find yourself hurrying to the next project, goal, or event…only to do it all over again the next day. We find ourselves controlled by electronic notifications, ring tones, and an over-committed schedule with a jam-packed agenda. We rush to eat, to get somewhere, or to check off our Read More

How to recognize truth…and stop falling for a belief
1 Feb

How to recognize truth…and stop falling for a belief

Let’s take a closer look at how to recognize truth…and stop falling for a belief. Did you know it’s common for people to believe an ‘untruth’ and not believe the ‘truth’? We all have a natural tendency to want to defend a held position that we believe, rather than being open to facts that contradict that belief. This is how beliefs can limit us when we’re certain they’re true. Likewise…we tend Read More

Boredom is good for us…Yes, we need more time without distractions.
1 Jan

Boredom is good for us…Yes, we need more time without distractions.

Here’s what boredom is telling us… Boredom is one of the most meaningful things we can experience to learn to live in inner peace. Yes, when we allow the feeling, it passes through us and we’re much better off. When we’re willing to pay close attention to this “dreaded” feeling it becomes a helpful sign that points us toward the inner peace we all desire. When was the last time Read More

Gratitude is a powerful way to change your life…
1 Dec

Gratitude is a powerful way to change your life…

Yes, gratitude is a powerful way to change your life. In fact, gratitude is good for you…& it’s backed by science. Studies have proven gratitude lowers our blood pressure, improves our immune system, facilitates productive sleep, reduces depression, anxiety, as well as substance abuse. It’s even a key factor in suicide prevention. So, let’s look at what gratitude is and how we can apply it to our lives. Gratitude is Read More