I have always been a person, for as long as I can remember, that feels things deeply. Like in my heart. My eyes leak (like the Grinch says). At times I have visceral reactions to injustices and other people’s pain. There was a day that I LOATHED this part of me. I did not wantContinue reading “Be the Change You Want to See in the World”
Category Archives: gratitude
BUILDING RESILIENCE: ONE SIMPLE TOOL YOU CAN BEGIN TO DO TODAY!
This year, like so many, I have had my challenges navigating life and a business through the pandemic. You are not alone dear ones. I would like to share my favorite, most effective tool. Hint… it has to do with filling the “empty jar” in my mind with positive thoughts, gratitude, and reframing my experiences.Continue reading “BUILDING RESILIENCE: ONE SIMPLE TOOL YOU CAN BEGIN TO DO TODAY!”
EMPOWERING YOUTH DURING THE PANDEMIC
http://www.linkedin.com/posts/unicef_mentalhealth-activity-6739176490740531200-3dHK The pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for all ages. Not only are the tips included above empowering to youth, they are empowering to parents as well. Furthermore, it can be advice for anyone juggling a life that has switched to so many daily functions taking place from home. Let’s add a few more examples.Continue reading “EMPOWERING YOUTH DURING THE PANDEMIC”
MAY WE CHOOSE LOVE, ALWAYS LOVE
RECLAIMING PERSONAL POWER: KNOW WHAT YOU CAN CONTOL AND LET GO OF THE REST (Part II)
Site Source: Mental Health Resources, Inc. via LinkedIn : Art by Mellow Doodles I came across this amazing cartoon representation depicting examples of what we can and can not control. And I just LOVE it! (I’m such a big kid at heart!) When life spins out of control as in some of these examples: TheContinue reading “RECLAIMING PERSONAL POWER: KNOW WHAT YOU CAN CONTOL AND LET GO OF THE REST (Part II)”
COPING WITH THE CHANGE: HOW TO EMBRACE THE UNEXPECTED
Has your life changed because of the pandemic? Are you struggling with the changes? I think we would be hard pressed to find someone that has not experienced change in the past 9 months. I am no exception. When the world seemed to push a pause button last March because of the worldwide pandemic, IContinue reading “COPING WITH THE CHANGE: HOW TO EMBRACE THE UNEXPECTED”
MY PHOENIX RISING FROM THE ASHES
Growing up as a “People Pleaser”, by adulthood I had perfected this pattern into a finely tuned way of life. People pleasing was fully ingrained in the way I thought and it drove most of my actions. It was such a powerful force in so many aspects of my life that it is hard toContinue reading “MY PHOENIX RISING FROM THE ASHES”
Do More of What Brings You Joy
I have been journaling ever since I was a freshman in high school. I was really struggling with what I now know to be depression and my dear beloved Pastor Woody Floto suggested it as a tool to talk to God and share my feelings with Him. I started then and have been doing itContinue reading “Do More of What Brings You Joy”
Self-Care Isn’t As Effective When I Don’t “Set My Mind” To It
I’ve discovered that one of my “sure fire” ways of sabotaging my self-care time goes something like this: Me to Myself: Ugh 😫 I am spent! I really need to relax. I should really… (insert journaling or going for a walk or reading or do a puzzle or any of the other things on myContinue reading “Self-Care Isn’t As Effective When I Don’t “Set My Mind” To It”
Friendly Friday Challenge – “Quiet Places”
This post is me joining the Friendly Friday Challenge – “Quiet Places” posted on the site “Something to Ponder About”. Check out the link below. It’s awesome! 🌅 Friendly Friday Challenge – Quiet Places Blogging is opening up a whole new world to me! I am getting to “meet” such wonderful new people as I “travel”Continue reading “Friendly Friday Challenge – “Quiet Places””