By Ann Heathcote The first step in devising a workable, balanced and realistic strategy for practicing self-compassion starts from one important cornerstone – being kind to yourself. This might sound like a truism, or even a vague aspiration. In fact, being kinder to ourselves takes consistent effort. However, practicing self-compassion is an important goal and, […]
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Love Yourself First: 5 Ways to Practice Self-love
Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.” ~Lucille Ball Life moves so fast. It’s easy to put ourselves on a back burner in favor of the to do list, but it catches up with us. We may not feel good, are […]
Shift Your Focus: How to Step Away from Distractions
By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination. ~Christopher Columbus Google researchers have shown that people today have an attention span shorter than a goldfish. This appears true in a society that encourages multi-tasking, even though studies have shown that virtually no one can multi-task well. […]
3 Steps to Cultivate Positive Thinking and Be Happier
When was the last time you did something nice for yourself? Maybe you treated yourself to a massage, a weekend away, a nice dinner out, or a quite night with a book. This is good self-care. Another type of kindness is equally important―gentle self-talk. Imagine that your mind is a beautiful garden. You have the […]
Achieving Goals and the Real Impact this has on Life
By Jennifer Landis You probably learned early on in life that it’s important to set goals, form a plan and ultimately reach these goals. No reasonable goal is out of reach. But often, you may feel discouraged along the way, and before you know it, your wants stay just that, wants. If you understand, though, the true […]