Are you a person who enjoys the challenge of competition, but also likes to fit in? Admitting that a challenge energizes you but attempting to fit in with a group establishes a dichotomy that creates a conflict within. You cannot fit in and stand out. The first step is admitting that you have a strong […]
Life can be a challenging journey, and sometimes, we find ourselves struggling to take care of the most fundamental aspects of our well-being. If you’re a senior who has lost the motivation to care for yourself or know of someone who has it’s essential to remember that you are not alone in this battle. Everyone […]
Don’t love your work? Can’t wait to get the heck out of there when your shift is done? It’s up to you to find some part of your job to enjoy. Let’s get real: You signed on for this work. You agreed to their terms and conditions. Even if you felt you had no choice […]
Today I asked myself…What is the formula for unhappiness? Always seeking, never finding. Always learning, never knowing. To find it is to know it. To know it is to live it. Simple. If that’s so, then why do we struggle to be happy? Your life doesn’t contradict your words or circumstances. What you live is […]
It’s interesting to observe how the holiday season can make us feel more alone. For those of us who feel its bite instead of its embrace, the idea that we “should” be happy, prosperous, and share meals surrounded by friends and family feels like a fairy tale. Even when we do enjoy rewarding relationships, engage […]
Waste no more time talking about what a good man is like. Be one. – Marcus Aurelius Marcus Aurelius was a Roman Emperor. At the time of his reign, he was the most powerful man in the world. His now famous private journals, Meditations, weren’t meant for the public to read. They were his private […]
Self-awareness-knowing your nature, your abilities, and how you react to people and situations-may well be the greatest life-management skill you can have. The Acorn Principle is a guide to doing a complete “life checkup” that will help you pinpoint your talents and strengths. Nurturing those strengths is the key to the success you’ve always wanted […]
Is Annulment Right for You? Don’t Jump the Gun and Shoot Yourself! If you’re contemplating ending your marriage and wondering if an annulment is right for you, I’m here to help. An annulment may seem more appealing if you belong to a religious or conservative community that frowns on divorce. Annulling your marriage may appear like […]
¿Se te hace difícil perdonar? ¿Vives atormentada por situaciones hirientes que ocurrieron en el pasado? ¿No le hablas a tus padres, hermanos o amigos? ¿No has logrado rehacer tu vida después de un divorcio porque te niegas a perdonar a tu ex? ¡Libérate! En este post aprenderás cómo el perdonar te abre paso para disfrutar […]
5 Lessons from Saint Patrick that Will Transform Your Life Today Do you feel imprisoned? Oppressed by your life’s circumstances? Are you constantly annoyed by the division, polarization and intolerance in the world? Take a cue from Saint Patrick’s life and turn your annoyances into food for personal development. Saint Patrick’s Day is coming […]
