Rejection can be an awful experience and it really does hurt. It doesn't matter much who is doing the rejecting, how, or why we're being rejected — it's never pleasant and it can really shake our confidence...if we let it. … [Read more...]
When Worry Stops Us from Living Our Life
One of the most harmful habits we humans have is worry. No matter how much effort we make to be positive optimists, that nagging tendency to worry always seems to creep in. Is worrying normal though? Is it something we should even try to eliminate? … [Read more...]
It’s Easy to Have a Good Day
Ever notice that some people seem to have a good day, every day? They're energetic, focused, positive and they don't sweat the small stuff. One might be tempted to be jealous of these people, but there's no reason to envy them. The reason you don't need to envy these fortunate people, is because most of us can have a good day, every day -- we just have to emulate them. They … [Read more...]
There’s Always Room for Hope
Happy New Year! As we begin our journey into 2019, its a good time to talk about ways to create and foster hope -- not just for the coming year, but for all the years. One of the best ways to do this, is to change our attitude, so that there's room for the hope. … [Read more...]
Perpetual Anger is Toxic
Why are people so angry these days? If it's Tuesday...or any other day of the week, people seem to go out of their way to find something to be offended by, or angry about. This is not good. Anger can literally destroy not only your happiness, but the happiness of those around you. … [Read more...]
Let Silence Heal Your Mind
These days, silence is worth it's weight in gold. People, it seems, can't seem to escape the maddening din of modern life. From non-stop emails, to the ever-present "smart" phone and the barrage of bogus telemarketing calls, people are stressed to their limit. Some folks don't care for silence because they feel it's too lonely, but they're probably in the minority at this … [Read more...]