Personal Development
Personal development covers self-development, motivation, self-care, and mental health.
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Friends and Happiness: What’s the Connection?
[disclosure] Happiness is a lifelong pursuit. Two important ingredients in lifelong happiness are having a connection with others and developing deep, lasting friendships. Friends are a gift to be treasured, and their role in our lives include the ability to bring us happiness and joy. Here is how your friends and your happiness are related. More Sociable People Are Happier It has been shown in multiple studies that individuals who are more sociable are also happier people. As we age, it gets more difficult to find friends and meet people than when we were children. Those who seek out friendships and rate this as important, also rate themselves as…
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Journaling 101: Let’s Get Started
[disclosure] Happy Tuesday! I hope you had a great weekend! While it’s cooler here in Houston, it has been raining and raining! So, we are still waiting for a brisk cool evening…oh well. It’s the price you pay for generally mild weather all year round… I have been trying to more regularly utilize a journal/planner now. I have started journals before several times but as life got busy, all of my good intentions flew right out the window. But I think understanding the benefits that journals and planners can provide for your self-development keeps me motivated to keep trying! You should consider starting one too! Journaling is a fantastic way to…
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6 Ways to Stick to Your Weight Loss Goals
[disclosure] Setting weight loss goals is great, but the hard part is sticking to the plan and reaching your final goal. This entire concept is new for me because I have been a lifelong thin person who never really had to think about her weight and I now want to lose a few pounds – not just tone up. Most of my weight gain is mostly due to the anti-rejection meds and not being able to work out after my transplant. Now that fall is here, the weather is a little less oppressive (Houston) so exercise may be a bit easier. Maybe you want to reset after a fun…
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Find a New Fall Morning Routine
[disclosure] It’s almost fall, ya’ll! Fall is all about getting comfortable, cozying up in front of the fire, and being grateful for everything in your life. And football too…let’s not forget! Fall can also be a great time to adjust your morning routine. This can help you have healthier days, improve your mental health, and set you up for more focused and productive days. Here are a few suggestions on how to create a new routine for fall. Add a Morning Workout Practicing self-care is more than just doing things to pamper yourself – it also means making healthier choices. Becoming healthier physically is wonderful for your emotional and…
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6 Steps to Help You Reach Your True Potential
[disclosure] Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend! Reaching your potential – it’s a main goal for most people, right? But it’s more difficult than it sounds. And how do you know if you are going in the right direction? Here are some tips to help and to keep you on track in your quest. Our society is deeply attached to doing things. Everywhere we look, we’re told we need to improve, and that can take its toll. We can focus so much on reaching goals and taking action steps that we lose sight of how wonderful we already are – that the potential we are striving for…
