Posts Tagged ‘Melbourne’
Gratitude: 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 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…
Read MoreFind Your Own Voice and Allow Your Individuality to Shine
It’s not easy to stand out and reveal yourself to the world. We learn early in life that it’s often easier to blend in. Standing out in a school setting often results in bullying and teasing. It gets easier in adulthood, but those early lessons can be hard to shake. However, the world…
Read MoreThe Proactive Path to Self-Care
Do you only think about self-care when you’re already in trouble? You want to eat healthier because your doctor says you need to lower your cholesterol, or you decide to start meditating because job stress is keeping you up at night. Self-care is more effective when it’s an ongoing part of your…
Read MoreDeclutter Your Mind and Enjoy Inner Peace
No sane person has ever claimed they had a mind that was too clear and peaceful. We’d all like to feel less cluttered and more peaceful and relaxed. Decluttering your mind is largely the result of decluttering all aspects of your life. We tend to put too many burdens on our minds,…
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