I received a call yesterday telling me someone I worked with died unexpectedly. Although we got along well, and I tried to encourage him and listen to him, this man was a troubled soul, marked with horrible experiences throughout his life. He was unable to move past them, keeping the wounds fresh by focusing on … Continue reading Life and Death
Criticism is a part of life. Therefore, it is a matter of priority to stay true to your own values and always do the best you can. Not everyone will like you, your goals, or what you do, so don’t feel you need to have everyone’s approval, because frankly, that is impossible. Unfortunately, some people … Continue reading Handling Criticism
How often do you let your inner 6-year-old self out to play? Probably not often enough! Spontaneity and laughter are natural for children. They don’t censor themselves when expressing their wonder and delight with discovering something new. Everything is an adventure, and they welcome it, have fun, and use their imaginations in their playtime. A … Continue reading Allow Your Inner Child to Play
Many times, we feel compassion for others, and are gentle with them when they are going through tough times. However, we tend to overlook this kindness when it comes to ourselves. Instead, we berate ourselves and believe the negative self-talk that creeps in, often without our even being aware of it, and very soon, we … Continue reading Self-compassion
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