Can there ever be too much gratitude? Can we be thankful even in the smallest things? Thankfulness is about noticing and acknowledging the good in our lives. It can be for something external such as relationships, material things, experiences. And, it can be for something we have internally…resilience, talents, values. During this season there are, […]
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Break out of Victim Mindset
Life is uncertain, nothing is guaranteed except that you will experience disappointment and setbacks. Here are some “symptoms” of a victim mindset: How to Break Out of Victim Mindset: I know that life can throw a curveball. I know that we would rather have everything the way we want. I know because my life hasn’t […]
Kindness Goes a Long Way
One day I was balancing a toddler and a baby, along with an armful of books as I headed out of the library. As any parent with no more than two arms would know, it takes close to Herculean effort to open a heavy glass door while keeping everyone and everything from falling. No sooner […]
Budgeting: Managing Limited Income and Being Content
I know that managing finances can be an added stressor. When you’re dealing with limited income, it can feel overwhelming and challenging to make ends meet. I’ve learned that budgeting can be a powerful tool to take control of my finances and find contentment, even with limited resources. The first step I took in budgeting […]
Embracing the Healing Power of Nature: How the Outdoors Can Boost Your Mental Health
Nature has always held a special place in my heart. The rustling of leaves in the wind, the soothing sound of flowing water, and the smell of fresh air – these are the things that have brought me solace and comfort during difficult times. As someone who has experienced challenges, I have come to realize […]
The Power of Positive Thought
Positive thinking is powerful! Thinking positively can help us overcome challenges, achieve our goals, and live a happier, more fulfilling life. In this blog post, I want to explore the power of positive thought and how it can transform your mindset for success and happiness. When we focus on positive thoughts and emotions and minimize […]
Managing thoughts and feelings
Our thoughts and feelings can affect our experience of the world, how we relate to other people, and even how our bodies function. I can say from experience that stewing in negative thoughts affected my physical health. When I made the decision to actively look for and focus on good thoughts I started healing. Gratitude […]
Random Acts of Kindness
Random acts of kindness are doing something nice or kind for another human being. Usually, the person you are doing the kindness for is someone you don’t know, and the person was not expecting it. I was a recipient of a random act of kindness in a McDonald’s Drive thru line. I admit, I was […]