Doing what we fear is scary. But any time we step out of our comfort zone, moving away from the place where we feel most at home, we gain so much. Sometimes we grow exponentially. We may not even recognize ourselves because we’ve grown so much from our courage. Try this: Make a list of […]
Practice a Virtue
Accepting Life
It’s difficult to accept what we dislike about our lives. We may not be where we want to be, stuck in jobs we don’t like anymore, tolerating relationships that aren’t working or living in a place we’d rather not be. We wish we were somewhere other than where we are. Or, something happened to us, […]
Write Down Your Goals
To help us succeed in achieving our goals, it’s important to write them down. Author Henriette Anne Klauser in her book, Write It Down, Make It Happen: Knowing What You Want And Getting It writes, “Writing down your dreams and aspirations is like hanging up a sign that says, ‘Open for Business’. Or, as my friend Elaine […]
Give the Gift of Kindness
In the spirit of giving, think about a gesture of kindness that you can do towards someone you know or to a complete stranger. This gift of kindness or random act of kindness can bring about a positive impact on a person’s mood or spirit. Your effort can even have a far-reaching effect beyond the […]
Mentor or Teach Someone
What are you good at? Can you play an instrument, cook well, write a resume, or play a sport? Someone can benefit from what you know and be grateful for your time and generosity in sharing your experience. You will not only be providing a great service to another person, but you will feel good […]