We talk a lot about living in the present moment because the past is gone and the future isn’t here yet. Of course, thinking back on past mistakes and successes helps you make better decisions in the present and propel you toward a better future. But how far back should you think? Are memories from …
We’re going to get to the end no matter what thoughts we think, words we say, or decisions we make. We’re going to face the end of the chores, the projects, the tough times, the good times. We’re going to face the end of our lives. So, why go through it all frazzled and stressed? …
Do you know that your judgment of others is a reflection of you? And how you feel about yourself? It rarely has anything to do with the people you’re judging. See, judgment is a defense mechanism that helps us justify our lives and maintain a sense of control. But control is something we seek when …
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 something goes wrong, or when we don’t get what we want, we tend to dwell on it far too long. We let our minds hang out there as if thinking about every scenario and how things could have been different or what everybody did and said will keep it alive so that we still have …
To achieve the life of your dreams, you need to align your thoughts with what’s truly important to you. If you have no idea what’s truly important to you, check out: What Is Your Purpose in Life? Do This and Find Out. Once you get a decent handle on what you truly value, the next step …
Do you feel stagnant? Like there’s something else you should be doing with your time here on Earth? Are you contemplating your purpose in life and trying to figure out what your passions are? Welcome, human. You are among friends. Dr. Robert J. Vallerand, author of The Psychology of Passion: A Dualistic Model, states that …
It’s so easy to focus on what we are without, but it feels so much better to practice gratitude and fill our minds with thoughts of acceptance. Gratitude gives us peace, purpose and joyful contentment. This feeling phenomenon draws much interest and is currently a hot topic in health care and psychology. Harvard Health reports …
Life is a series of events strung together with feelings. We don’t have to jump out of planes, win races, or have VIP status to think our lives are amazing. Often, it’s in the small moments when we find true joy. A quiet joy that resonates through every cell and reminds us how wonderful it …
We like to think we can make a difference and change the world. We like to think that our actions produce outcomes that can change the world for the better. But the reality is: We can’t change the world with the intent to change the world. Forcing change upon the world is silly – even …
