Is it Possible to be Happy Now?
I don’t know about you, but personally, all that is happening in the world right now, on top of us still being in a pandemic, does not make it easy to feel happy. Yet, besides supporting organizations that are focused on humanitarian help, I do know one thing that is vital for me and I believe for all of us and that is to cultivate our own inner happiness, no matter what is happening externally. This does not mean we stick our heads in the sand and do not acknowledge the feelings we have about…
5 Ways to Get & Stay Motivated
Accept Where You Are Currently Life is like those signs that read: “You Are Here.” When you want to go somewhere else, you need to know where you are starting from, otherwise, you won’t know what direction you are going, what next steps to take, or have a plan to follow. By accepting where you are currently, you are not bathing in the anxiety about how you will find your motivation. Adopt A Positive Vocabulary Use strong adjectives to describe what’s good in your life. i.e: “I’m feeling absolutely great/marvelous today.” Use weak words to…
Set up Healthy Boundaries
Quote: “Our ultimate freedom is the right and power to decide how anybody or anything outside ourselves will affect us.” Stephen Covey Tool # 6 of the Refresh, Reset & Reconnect Series: Set up Healthy Boundaries When you set up healthy boundaries, you are telling yourself that you care about you! It’s not selfish. It’s necessary. Healthy boundaries are the limitations you set for yourself and others. They can be mental, emotional, physical and material. When you cultivate healthy boundaries, you are not being rude or unkind. It means you are changing what you are…
Mrs. Claus’ Problem
Tis the season! Happy Holidays to you! I’m all decked out both inside and out at my house. It’s bright and shiny and helps to brighten up the gray days of winter we experience here in the Pacific Northwest. As much as I have always loved the “idea” of Christmas, I recognize it always brings along a lot to do, expectations and even oftentimes, overwhelm. And, I know I’m not alone. So, “Mrs. Claus,” as I’ve been referred to at times, has learned to set some healthy boundaries to keep her sanity during these holiday…
Stop the Worry Cycle
Tool #5-Stop the Worry Cycle “Instead of worrying about what you can’t control, shift your energy to what you can create” Roy T. Bennett I’ve read that worry is a misuse of our imagination. I think that is a good way to describe how powerful our imaginations really are! When we worry, we are imagining all the “what if” scenarios, aren’t we? And, our imaginations can really conjure up some pretty horrific stories, that’s for sure. Now, a little bit of worry or concern, which might be a better reframe, about a person’s well being,…
This Decision Changed It For Me!
The Holiday Season is here! Halloween started us off on this whirlwind of the holiday “season,” and now we’re in til January 1st. You may love it or you may hate it-either way-it’s here! And, Mind Matters has some tips to support you no matter where you are at about the holidays. Stay tuned! This e-news’ topic and tips on Stop the Worry Cycle will be quite supportive for this time of the year as you begin to make plans and navigate your holidays. This e-news’ topic and tips on Stop the Worry Cycle will…