It dawned on me a few weeks ago that I developed a habit of scanning for something to “heal”…I look for a physical or emotional symptom. When I had that realization I paused. In that silent pause I shifted my focus with the intention of looking for what’s positive/good/right (these seem like judgment words, but […]
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Setting Goals: What Do You Aim For?
Imagine this…you’re playing miniature golf, you see the hole. There’s also a little rip and loose cloth of the green to the right of the hole. You’re checking your posture and grip, you look toward the hole, then you look at the ripped green. In your mind you’re thinking “don’t aim toward that rip”, and […]
The Stories We Tell Ourselves
“What the heck is going on?!?”I said to myself this morning as within minutes of waking up I was already feeling angst, depression, and anger. It began when I was doing a process of my morning routine, which includes immersing myself in a positive memory and elevating my emotional state. What has been happening lately […]
Drink Water for Well-Being
Have you ever noticed how you feel when you’re thirsty? I mean, besides feeling actual thirst…have you noticed any difference in your mental and emotional state? I know I have. It’s embarrassing to admit, but I would actively ignore my thirst on a regular basis. Believe me, I paid the price with anxiety, mental confusion, […]
The Power of Imagination
Through my adult life I had never been one to engage in intentional imagination. But a few months ago I learned just how transforming imagination can be. I don’t mean this in regard to creative things like art or music, although obviously imagination is important as an artist. I’m focusing more on imagination and it’s […]
Spirituality and Recovery: Finding Inner Strength and Peace
Spirituality and Recovery: Finding Inner Strength and Peace Spirituality plays an important part in many of our lives. It is not my intention to promote any particular religion, faith, or practice because spirituality encompasses a broad range of beliefs, practices, and values related to one’s particular search for meaning and purpose in life. For many […]
Self-Care Priorities: Identifying Your Needs and Wants
We must practice self-care to maintain mental, emotional, and physical health. However, figuring out where to begin when taking care of ourselves can be challenging. It was for me! Finding your needs and desires is the first step toward practicing effective self-care. Understanding the difference between needs and wants is crucial to prioritizing self-care effectively. […]
More About Anger: Understanding and Managing Your Anger
I thought it would be good to write more about anger because, interestingly, the topic of anger has come up several times in conversation with people I know. First, let’s accept that anger is a normal feeling that everyone feels at some point or another, but it may become a problem when expressed in harmful […]