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10 Quotes to Give You Courage

Inspiration, Spirit

I am a fearful person. I didn’t realize that till some years ago when I faced what could very well be the most difficult time in my life. My marriage was in shambles, and it seemed to me that everything that I was afraid of was happening. All at once. One after the other.

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Before that, I always thought that I was a strong person. During that period, though – and well afterward – I fully understood that I do have a lot of fears; and it was that time that I also started to face those fears. [Read more…] about 10 Quotes to Give You Courage

Originally posted on October 23, 2013 @ 12:12 pm

7 steps to a happier life

Inspiration, Personal Growth, Spirit

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We all want one fundamental thing in life and that’s to be happy. But true happiness seems to be an elusive thing in today’s hectic, stress-filled world. We may have all the gadgets we could possibly want and a constant stream of information at our fingertips, yet stress, anxiety and depression are all on the increase. Indeed, according to research published earlier this year, only a third of Americans surveyed said they are truly happy. Sadly, it seems that we have lost our ability to enjoy life.

For this blog post, let’s take a look at some suggestions for how you can regain happiness and bring a more positive outlook to your life.

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Originally posted on October 17, 2013 @ 6:14 pm

How to do your bit for charity

Inspiration, Life, Personal Growth, Spirit

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Charities do a great deal of good in the world, from helping the homeless to fighting animal cruelty, but they need support in order to carry on with this good work. Supporting a charity, whether that be through volunteering or donating money, can be a great way of standing up for a cause you believe in and doing your bit to help make the world a better place.

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Originally posted on September 25, 2013 @ 5:22 pm

Quotes to Keep Away the Negative Vibes

Inspiration, Meditation

Meditating on your life and learning to empty your thoughts is a good thing, sometimes it’s good to be meditate on wise sayings. Quotes and wise sayings are like ammunition and picking a few of your favorites to repeat to yourself everyday or during specially difficult times can help you battle negativity and ensure that you keep a positive frame of mind.

For example when René Descartes said, “Cogito ergo sum. (I think, therefore I am.)” most often think that the quote is just about existentialism, but recently I’ve been using it to remind me that what I think shapes who I am. Twisted words? It doesn’t matter, as long as it helps me be better.

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So choose a couple of your favorite quotes from below and make them part of your daily mantra. Hopefully it’ll help you keep on smiling, even if through gritted teeth, because the quotes below will remind you to focus on the good and will give you that extra push back to positivity whenever you’re sliding into negativity and need a mindset reset.

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Originally posted on August 16, 2013 @ 11:30 pm

How to Fight Back When Extreme Stress Attacks

Inspiration, Spirit

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Stress is part of the human condition. Depending on how you harness it, stress can be very beneficial or incredibly harmful. Research conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and the American Institute of Stress indicate that most people find certain life events extremely stressful.

Here are the top five causes of extreme human stress identified by researchers. [Read more…] about How to Fight Back When Extreme Stress Attacks

Originally posted on August 3, 2013 @ 8:58 am

6 Small Steps to Big Benefits for Self Improvement

Inspiration, Personal Growth, Spirit

Everyone wants to be a better person, but what if you don’t have an extra two hours in the day for navel-gazing and working in a soup kitchen? The good news is that self-improvement doesn’t have to feel like a chore, otherwise you’re going to end up feeling like you’re punishing yourself instead of feeling and becoming better.

There isn’t a single plan for self-improvement; it’s more of an a-la-carte option.

Start by identifying the five biggest things you’d like to improve about yourself, and write down why. Maybe you want to practice more empathy because when a friend tells you her troubles, you don’t quite know how to act. Maybe you’d just like to pay your bills on time.

No matter what you’re after, here are seven small steps that can drastically boost self-improvement. [Read more…] about 6 Small Steps to Big Benefits for Self Improvement

Originally posted on August 2, 2013 @ 6:28 am