Posts Tagged ‘Achieve your goals’

The Persevering Puppy Fable

  Jumping across the stream at lunchtime was a favourite pastime of Patrick’s older brothers. They weren’t fully grown yet, but they were still able to stretch their legs and make it across. On many occasions, Patrick attempted to jump across, but landed in the stream with a splash. Whenever he came out with his…

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The Independent Panda Fable

  Although Puff enjoyed spending time with the other animals in the forest, she also enjoyed her time alone. Roaming around made her feel free. She liked thinking that she could take care of herself. One day, as the family was seeking bamboo plants for their supper, Puff drifted miles away, lost in the serenity…

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Frannie The Focused Fish Fable

  Frannie the fish loved swimming around in unison and feeling like a part of something important. She also felt very safe being with the other fish she grew up with. The one thing that always caught her attention, however, was Joe, a goldfish from another school. Each time she passed Joe’s school, she was…

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Discovering Your Personal Set of Values

  One way to truly know yourself is to get in touch with your own set of values. It’s easy to get distracted by others’ ideals and claim that they’re your own because of certain pressures. However, it’s vital that you have your own set of principles and morals so you can stand firm in…

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13 Ways to Recharge Without Taking a Vacation

  If you’re like most working adults, chances are you’re shortchanging yourself on vacation days. In today’s growing gig economy, many professionals have no vacation benefits.   Even if you have a traditional staff position, you may feel like your boss discourages you from using your leave time. Plus, you may be concerned about being…

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Solitude and the Value of Spending Time Alone

  Some people love spending time alone. Others are more prone to feeling uncomfortable or lonely. Regardless of how you currently feel about solitude, there are many benefits to be gained by spending some time alone each day. If you don’t like being alone, ask yourself why. If you’re not sure, try spending a few…

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15 Ways to Relax in 5 Minutes or Less

    It’s easy to relax when you’re on vacation as you lie on the beach or stroll through museums. However, peace can be more elusive when your kids are home sick and your inbox is overflowing at work.   Fortunately, there are ways to make relaxing anywhere simple and quick. Try these 15 foolproof…

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Make the Holiday Season Bright, Even with Health Challenges

    Sickness and disease can be debilitating, frustrating, and frightening. But even with a health challenge, you can still see the beauty that still exists all around you. Even when you’re dealing with something unpleasant, there are pleasant things to be appreciated and enjoyed.   Take time to think about the things you can…

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Strategies to Let Go of Past Mistakes and Move Forward

Strategies to Let Go of Past Mistakes and Move Forward

  The most difficult person for us to forgive is usually ourselves. Regret, shame, and guilt prevent us from letting go of our past mistakes. Rather than reflecting on the experience and learning from it so that we can move forward, we tend to dwell on these unfortunate times.   By refusing to forgive ourselves…

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