…is our ability to choose one thought over another. ~William James Stress can affect both our body and mind, impacting our overall health and wellbeing. We all encounter stressors in our lives but how we choose to manage stress is an important piece of the puzzle. Identifying the cause of our stress and working to […]
…but there is good in every day. We’ve all had ‘one of those days’ when it seems that nothing is going our way. Our alarm clock doesn’t go off. We spill coffee on our work clothes. Our car doesn’t start. And it just goes on from there…
Gratitude in advance is the most powerful creative force in the Universe. ~Neale Donald Walsh It makes sense to be grateful for the things we already have: A roof over our head. Food on our table. A job that pays our bills. Our health. Our family and friends.
Find time today to: sing, dance, skip, be silly. Have some fun. Life is too short for your seriousness. All too often, we get caught up in the serious things life throws at us. Can we pay our bills this month? The commute traffic that gets worse each day. An argument we had with a […]
Be present in all things and thankful for all things. ~Maya Angelou One of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves and those we care about is our presence. Not just our physical presence but fully immersing ourselves in the moment. Really listen and engage when a child is telling you a story or showing […]
The deepest craving of human nature is the need to be appreciated. ~William James Psychologist John Gottman can predict with 94% certainty within 15 minutes if a couple has a solid relationship, if their relationship will fail or will result in an unhappy union. After years of studying relationships, Gottman has discovered that happy, connected […]
Some people come into our lives as blessings and some people come into our lives as lessons. Both types of people have their place and both are valuable in their own ways. The people who offer us love, friendship and support are those we should cherish and keep close. These are the relationships to nurture […]
You simply will not be the same person two months from now after consciously giving thanks each day for the abundance that exists in your life. And you will have set in motion an ancient spiritual law: the more you have and are grateful for, the more will be given you. ~Sarah Ban Breathnach It’s […]
Be proud of who your are rather than what you have. What we own doesn’t define us. The home we live in, the car we drive, the title on our business card, the clothes we wear. None of those material things truly reflect the person we are.
Be more energetic Be healthier Be creative Be likable Be productive Gratitude is an action word. Put this amazing positive force to work in your life by doing. As you practice appreciation, notice how you feel about yourself, about others, about the world around you.
