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The Power of Self-Belief
If you have strong self-belief, there is little to stop you in whatever you want to accomplish. Self-belief gives you the power to push forward and to defy the odds. You will be able to handle any roadblocks that come your way. You will also be able to brush off the naysayers. Sticking to your self-belief gives you peace of mind. Define Goals Based on Your Self-Belief To keep that self-belief strong, you need to define your goals. You wouldn’t expect a general to fight a war without a map. You too need a map to guide you on how to proceed. Too many people skip this step and wonder…
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Is Self-Care Eluding You?
Today is a big day! Last year, on this day, I published my first post! It’s been a busy year! I celebrated the first anniversary of my kidney transplant so I had a lot of doctors’ appointments and blood work. My mother passed away and my father has moved in with us (he’s having surgery today so please send up a prayer!). My husband has also started a work project that means he is out of town most of the time! Then 2 teenagers — one with special needs — I am happy to still be standing! All of this along with a new blog! It has been a new…
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Managing Your Self-Care Mission
Good morning! In these hectic times, we often overlook caring for ourselves. It’s easy to go about our day thinking that our bodies will just manage themselves and that we don’t really need to put too much effort into self-care. However, caring for ourselves properly and intentionally is key to ensuring that we remain physically, emotionally, and mentally well. Let’s take a closer look at self-care and why it’s so important for our well-being. A Definition of Self-Care We look after ourselves every day by eating food, drinking water, getting enough sleep, and taking baths or showers. However, self-care is different than simply just doing the necessary things to stay alive and…
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4 Things Compromising Your Happiness and How to Combat Them
This month I am also going to post a bit about happiness. That’s the endpoint of achieving our goals right? But you can be happy while achieving your goals and even without fully accomplishing them. In a way, happiness is a type of goal too. Did you know you could be compromising your own happiness without even realizing it? If you constantly find yourself feeling unhappy and dissatisfied with your life, it’s worth looking within yourself. Here, you’ll discover 4 things which could be compromising your happiness right now. 1. Your Inner Critic We all have an inner critic and sometimes it can be pretty hard to ignore. It’s constantly…
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Stress Primer 101
Happy Monday! I have spent a lot of time over the past couple of weeks discussing how to manage your holiday stress. But I thought it would be good to have a stress primer about stress in general. Don’t worry – I have another post planned that looks at mindfulness and stress coming up soon. Stress and the Body Due to the hectic pace of modern life, it has become increasingly difficult to avoid stressful situations in and out of the home. Common sources of stress include financial hardships, issues at work, unsuccessful relationships, and familial obligations. Individuals from all stages of life experience stress to varying degrees. However, while…