Ask yourself, "What do I have to be thankful for right now in this moment?" Take nothing for granted. For a moment, get rid of "I want, I need, I don't have, I wish I had, why me?" Do you have anything in your life right now that you would miss if it were gone tomorrow? … [Read more...]
Letting Go of Harsh Self-Judgments: The Eight Steps to Change. Step 3.
We've arrived at Step 3 of letting go of harsh self-judgments: catching yourself in the act! Once you have decided to change and become aware of your harsh self-judgments, you can begin to catch yourself in the act. Once you catch yourself, you can begin to stop yourself by … [Read more...]
Letting Go of Harsh Self-Judgments: The Eight Steps to Change. Step 2.
So you've already conquered Step 1 of letting go of harsh self-judgments: acknowledging what you want to change. Now it's time for Step 2: becoming deeply aware of the way you think about yourself, talk to yourself and treat yourself. This involves concentration and a bit … [Read more...]
200th Post and a Timely Reminder
As I write my 200th blog post today, I want to thank all of my loyal readers for blessing me with your time and attention. I hope that I can continue to offer you valuable insight and encouragement for many posts to come. Have a fantastic weekend and remember to live on … [Read more...]
A Mindful Day: A Sure Way to Improve Your Mood
A mindful day: A sure way to improve your mood. A mindful day. "What does that mean and how can I have one?" You may ask. To be mindful is to be consciously aware. And believe it or not, most of us walk around day after day asleep, functioning only on autopilot. We act without … [Read more...]