Stress is a huge part of our modern life. As such, there is a lot of information out in the world about how to manage your stress levels using tried and true methods such as meditation, massage, exercise, deep breathing and calming vacations. All of these methods are powerful and extremely effective. That said, there […]
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Do you feel like you’ve lost your focus, sense of direction and meaning in life? Maybe you have a sense that life is about more than just earning a living. You may find yourself counting down the days until the weekend or the next vacation. Deep down you feel an inner urging to be connected […]
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“Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.” –Brené Brown Have you ever had times when you felt you just didn’t believe in yourself? You lost faith in your abilities and your dreams? You’re not alone. Everyone at some time or another has felt like they just couldn’t see a clear road ahead. […]
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There are many reasons why you might find yourself feeling bitter. A relationship breakup, loss of a job, getting scammed, experiencing what you feel is unfair treatment—the list goes on. I was quite bitter when I felt forced out of a job I had really loved by a new administration. Being bitter didn’t feel good […]
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There’s nothing wrong with striving for success and excellence. However, that is not the same as perfectionism and it’s important to know the difference in order to recognize it and take steps to overcome it. Perfectionism is a tendency to set standards so high they can’t be met, yet never being satisfied with anything less. […]
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Most people in our society feel stress from time to time. A little stress can be a positive motivator to be prepared to do well in a job interview or practice for that speech you’re giving. But most stress, like when you have too many demands on your time such as meeting deadlines, or […]
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Image by Hebi B. from Pixabay Do you feel like something is missing in your life? We are all born with a life purpose. Each of us is unique and we all have a special role to fill, that no one else can do. When we discover, acknowledge and act on that, we feel fulfilled. When we don’t, […]
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For most people, the knowledge of your purpose and best career happens over time, not as an immediate insight. It’s important to self-reflect on a regular basis and not drift through life without being aware of when you may need to make a career change. Pay attention to the synchronicities and signs in your life, […]
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I recently finished reading a book called Still Life by Louise Penny, a French Canadian mystery writer. I love mysteries, and was happy to find Louise Penny. She provided an intriguing story. What really caught my attention, though, was when the reason for the title was revealed. Yes, many of the characters were artists and […]
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Do you remember that movie called “Stranger Than Fiction” starring Will Farrell and Emma Thompson? In it, the main character begins to hear an author in his head narrating his life. He eventually realizes she is writing a story in which he, the main character, will die in the end. So, he sets out to […]
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