How to Use Affirmations so they Actually Work | 3 Step Process (and there’s a catch!)…world. Common intentions are to help us be more confident, worry less and see ourselves as lovable. Another common use of affirmations is to help us achieve our goals. When Affirmations become Problematic There is a ‘catch’ when using affirmations… It’s been shown through scientific studies that affirmations can in…
Silencing Your Inner Critic | 5 Quick Fixes for When You Have No Time!…now. Now is not a good time. I need to focus. I will come back to you later and we can de-brief. Note: It’s important to follow through and actually listen. So later on, at a more convenient time, give yourself some quiet time and have a conversation with your…
Tools to Build Your Resilience: 1) A Strong, Healthy Mindset and 7 Beliefs to Help…flex with life’s obstacles. In fact the strongest of mindsets rises up to meet those stress and challenges—and learns and grows from them. But this isn’t easy in today’s busy world where we’re often over-tired and over-committed. Most of us can maintain a strong and healthy mindset when everything else…
Tools to Build Your Resilience: 3) Take Charge of Your Destiny!…life here. In this article we look at a possibly surprising factor in resilience: taking charge of your own destiny! Let’s start with a look at the opposite of resilience… Imagine for a second that you feel completely disempowered: You think you have no ability to control or influence a…
Has this happened to you lately? A Joy-Squelching Inner Critic Attack……for your boots and people will think you’re arrogant, big-headed and reject you. You feel great, joyful, happy. Perhaps something or someone will come along and take that unearned smile off your face. How dare you feel good when people all around you are suffering? Or perhaps you don’t deserve…
Fierce Kindness: Finding Joy While Making a DifferenceStay kind. Make a difference. Love your life. In our volatile and uncertain world, true happiness comes from a powerful combination: staying kind, making a difference—and loving your life. This isn’t just a feel-good philosophy—it’s a practical approach to living meaningfully in challenging times. You might wonder: How can anyone…
Reclaim Rest: Use Fierce Kindness to Break Free from “Always On” Culture…mornings will lead to more inspiring articles that come from the heart, as this one did. If this spoke to you, or you have any questions or requests simply comment below. If you liked this article about rest, you may also like: The Surprising Wisdom Behind Procrastination! 27 Ways to…
5 Easy Ways to Deal with Sexist (or any kind of -ist) Humour at Work or Anywhere Really!…when/with: In the workplace. Especially useful if you are genuinely unsure or can’t put your finger on why it’s bothering you. If you’re wondering if a joke or comment is inappropriate, it probably is. And other people are likely wondering the same. So another way to combat discriminatory statements is…
Earth Day Series 1) 8 Things You Can do to Shop More Kindly!…at our check book stubs. Gloria Steinem Here are 5 Things to Shop More Kindly and Support Smaller, More Ethical Companies 1) Use Amazon as your Wishlist (and for research) But then buy from smaller and/or more local or ethical companies. 2) Avoid Walmart and shop elsewhere Yes, Walmart is…
Earth Day Series 4) 5 Easy Ways to Be Kind to Our Planet…we can’t change the past, but we can change the future! What resonated with you in this article? Tell us in the comments below! If you liked this article about how to be kind to our planet, try: Earth Day 2022: Why Making a Difference is Good for Us (with…