In the first part of this series, we discussed the dangers of negative thinking and negative self-talk. We then moved on to negativity coming from others. In this post let’s continue looking at negativity, including ways to remove negative emotions from our lives (at least as much as possible). Negative emotions affect everyone the same way: badly. Anger, anxiety, depression,… Read More
How to Create a Plan for Self-Care
Money may be tight and you might not be able to find flex in your budget to add a lot of new things to your life. But that doesn’t mean you should neglect yourself. Believe it or not, self-care doesn’t have to cost anything. There are plenty of things you can do without spending a dime or by taking advantage… Read More
How to Eliminate Negativity & Why It’s Dangerous
We hear a lot about the benefits of positive thinking, but rarely do we hear about the danger of negative thinking. And, there is danger in negative thinking. It is negativity that has brought on the lack of opportunities, the ruin of relationships, and the loss of jobs. Negative thinking results in negative actions. It is true that what you… Read More
How to Make a To Do List Each Day and Then Make it Better
Now that you’ve broken your big scary goal down into manageable chunks (see last week’s post here to see what you missed), it’s time to put together a plan of action for getting things done on a daily basis. You wouldn’t set out on a journey without a plan. Likely, you would do research, make a list of what you… Read More
How to Maintain Your Good Relationships
Good relationships take a lot of hard work. I don’t mean the kind of work that makes you miserable, but rather the kind of work that makes your relationship grow. I’m definitely not perfect when it comes to relationships. But some of my life experiences, like my divorce, have taught me the difference between when you’re working and growing and… Read More
Who Really Are the Most Important People In Your Life?
You might think that the most important people in your life are the ones you spend the most time with – your family, your co-workers, colleagues, and extended friendships. While it is true that those closest to you in proximity are important, even vital, they may not be the most important people in your life. Depending on who is demanding… Read More