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
What you choose to focus on, whether in your thinking or your activities, affects you in so many ways. If you are constantly thinking about how you are going to manage everything you have to do today, and how exhausted you are, and how this is the most boring (meeting, job, person…) ever, then you … Continue reading What Are You Giving Your Attention To?
It is important to remember that we have the freedom to make choices. We can choose to live our lives on our own terms, or not. With each thought we can choose things like joy, love, and gratitude or we can choose anger, spite, and fear. “Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than … Continue reading Free to Choose
When the unexpected happens, and people around you do things that upset you or cause you to feel let down, it can be extremely difficult to accept. People you thought were dependable may decide to switch things up and give little or no notice about it. This can be not only inconvenient, but it can … Continue reading Rolling with the Punches
The challenging times and struggles that we all must deal with at some point in our lives are valuable because they give us a unique perspective and a deeper appreciation for the good things we experience. It is so important to take time to celebrate when things are going well, rather than just complain when … Continue reading Resilience
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