Rachael is the founder of The Be Well Place. She loves to write, travel, recycle, and discuss the meaning of life. Her goal for this website is to provide encouragement for others to get out of their own way and live the lives of their dreams.
What do you think about most of the time? Are your thoughts aligned with what’s important to you? Our minds tend to wander and get distracted by all the noise of the day – advertisements, judgments, gossip, other people’s priorities. Sometimes, we get sidetracked and need to reel our brains back in so we can …
There’s no sense in rushing through life. We’re all headed to the same destination. It’s like speeding around cars only to stop at a red light alongside everyone you just passed. However, an unproductive, lazy sort of life is a lot less fulfilling than one with ambitions and dreams. No matter how big or small …
It’s easy to allow fear to control our lives. But when we live out of fear, we don’t experience love and joy. See, fear is rooted in “not-love.” And thinking, deciding, and acting based on “not-love” is just not worth it. Being afraid has no value in many day-to-day experiences and leads to insecurity, anxiety, …
You don’t have to be happy and positive all the time. But you don’t have to be a grumpy ol’ grump either. There’s a way to balance optimism and practicality. It’s rooted in acceptance and responsibility – knowing you’ll always be exactly where you need to be with whatever you have at hand; and being …
When our bodies don’t work well, it affects every aspect of our lives. It might also make us feel cranky, angry, resentful, or even fearful. But no matter what condition our bodies are in, there is always something we can do to help them work as best they can. Though miracles may not happen, and …
Water is a basic building block of life. Our bodies are made up of mostly water. So, we need to replenish our internal water supply so that our brains and bodies can function well. Plus, when we are sufficiently hydrated, our thoughts are clearer, our emotions are more stable, and we have a better shot …
You may read quotes about “finding your tribe,” where a tribe is a group of people who seem to share the same soul, same passion, same vision. Cute sentiment, and it makes a distinction between the people in your life and the people you walk with along your life path. It also suggests that the …
Food is fun. Food is fuel. And the type of food we eat directly affects our minds and bodies. Now, we don’t have to eat healthy all the time. And we don’t necessarily have to follow strict guidelines. But when our daily diet doesn’t align with the feelings we want to feel or the life …
We come and go through life’s to-and-fros, but some people tend to stick with us. We may not always see them or talk to them, but knowing they’re out there somewhere makes us feel all snugly warm. No matter how long it’s been, and how much life has gone by, it’s important to reconnect at …
It’s always good to plan. It’s helpful to layout scenarios and figure out how you can make them work. Then, when something requires action, you’ll be prepared to execute. However, there’s no use worrying about it. Create your plan and then leave it alone. Don’t stew over the future – it isn’t here yet, and …
