Developing an Intense Focus
We all have a tendency to become side tracked. We may want to complete an important task, yet many distractions poke and prod us away from our goals. How can we keep our focus on the task as hand? Distractions may be hard to ignore, especially when it’s a chatty coworker, a ringing phone,…
Read MoreGratitude: Taking Time to Reflect on What You Have
If you ever get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life, you know how out of touch you can get with the things that really matter. But you actually have plenty of things to be grateful for, regardless of the circumstances in which you may find yourself. Each person has their own…
Read MoreErase Your Limits: Expand Your Comfort Zone in 6 Steps
Of all the valuable skills you’ll acquire, learning to deal effectively with discomfort is one of the most important. Consider all the times you’ve wanted to do something, but either never started or came up short. It’s likely that your inability to handle the resulting discomfort was the cause. If you could handle discomfort…
Read MoreWhat Unicorns Can Teach You About Making Your Life More Magical
You may have seen headlines warning that society is approaching peak unicorn. Yes, it’s time to start thinking about what you can do to hold onto your sense of wonder after you’ve posted your last unicorn image on Instagram Fortunately, there are many ways to feel enchanted even when you’re a grown up with…
Read MoreHow to Tame Intrusive Thoughts
Do you sometimes feel like your thoughts are beyond your control, and some of them make you uncomfortable? If so, you can relax. Intrusive thoughts are very common and usually harmless. One study reported by Psychology Today asked volunteers to talk about what goes through their minds. They found that the average participant had…
Read MoreResolving Frustration in Your Life
We all get frustrated from time to time, but we need to express it constructively and effectively, otherwise we may hurt those we love the most. Frustration is a normal reaction to being hurt, threatened, or unable to fulfil current needs. It’s how we express our frustration that can cause additional stress in our…
Read MoreTransform Your Home Into a Relaxed Heaven
Your home should be a place you can escape to and shield yourself from life’s frustrations. To increase your tranquillity, you can transform your home into a haven where you can retreat if you need to release stress or simply relax. You don’t need the services of an interior decorator or Feng-Shui designer…
Read MoreSelf-Soothing: How to Take Care of Your Feelings
When you were a child, you sometimes fell down. Most likely, one or both of your parents would come running, scoop you up, look at your “boo-boo” and say in a concerned voice, “Are you okay?” Then, they gave you a hug. Depending on the situation, you may have received your parents’ full attention…
Read More7 Energising Activities to Kick-Start Your Day
Mornings can be a tough part of the day. We don’t want to get up, and most of us certainly don’t want to go to work. But mornings are important. A good morning is the most important step to ensuring that you have a good day. If you stumble out of bed, shower, get…
Read MoreDealing With Your Mental Chatter
We all have a constant companion that never shuts up. The mental chatter in our heads starts when we wake up and is still going when we go to sleep. It’s even active during our dreams. Unfortunately, this never-ending stream of thought can be damaging over time. Fortunately, with understanding and objectivity, the impact…
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