Posts Tagged ‘Health’
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…
Read MoreSpread Your Wings And Try
Although deep down he was afraid of falling and wondered if he would ever be successful, Robbie Robin wanted to fly. So determined was he to fly that every day, after his morning worm, Robbie took a deep breath, flapped his wings, and stepped over the edge of the nest. Each time, Robbie Robin…
Read MoreStopping Self-Sabotage: How to Get Out of Your Own Way
There’s a lot of truth to the quote, “We have met the enemy, and he is us.” We get in our own way far more than life, other people, or bad luck sabotage our success. We really are our own worst enemy. You’d be amazed by how much easier your life would be if…
Read MoreHow to Gain Laser Focus in a World Full of Distractions
Our ability to focus has been reduced dramatically. We’ve never had more distractions to deal with. And as disheartening as it sounds, many of the distractions we face were engineered to be as distracting as possible. Our brains quickly become addicted to these distractions and our ability to focus on important work suffers. Learning…
Read MoreAn Effective Action Plan for When You Feel Overwhelmed
You probably can’t find anyone over the age of 10 that hasn’t felt overwhelmed at some point. It takes more to overwhelm some people than others, but the feeling and the impact are the same. It can be very challenging to focus on solutions and take the necessary steps to resolve the situation. However,…
Read MoreBecome a Scientist of Life and Discover What Works for You
A good scientist wants to know the truth. They aren’t concerned with their ego. You can be a scientist of life. It’s your job to figure out what works and what doesn’t. Fortunately, there are books available on nearly every subject written by experts. However, these just provide a starting point. It’s up to…
Read MoreDeveloping More Compassion for Yourself
Recent psychological studies are confirming the wisdom that has long been taught in Buddhism and other traditions, that developing more compassion for yourself will make you happier and more successful at reaching your goals. Whatever your spiritual beliefs, these are some of the benefits of self-compassion and methods for attaining them. Benefits of…
Read MoreInvest in Yourself and Enjoy the Difference
You spend time and money keeping your car in good shape, but what about your body? You do things for your children, but what about yourself? Why not spend some time, money, and effort on yourself? There’s a lot you can do to invest in yourself. See how much more you can accomplish when…
Read MoreStop Negative Self-Talk Before It Utters Another Word
As humans, we’re sometimes very hard on ourselves. Whether we’re conscious of it or not, our beliefs can sometimes be very damaging to our self-esteem. Unfortunately, these negative talking points in our head sometimes keep us stuck in a rut. A great psychologist, Albert Ellis, had many tokens of wisdom to pass around. One…
Read More6 Ways to Raise Your Confidence in Social Situations
One of the keys to making a good impression, getting a great job, and enjoying life is social confidence. Unless you’re going to lock yourself in a cabin in the woods, it’s important to be able to interact confidently with others. You may not have been born with the gift of gab, but that…
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