There’s something about a new year. The old year is ending and the symbolism of winter reminds us that old things are done away. As a fresh new year approaches, it is a natural tendency to think of all the things we’re going to do better. We set new year’s resolutions, determined that this year we are going to stick with them … for real this time!
“I’m finally going to lose these 20...
Do you feel overwhelmed or stuck? Have you lost sight of your vision? Does it seem like it is all you can do to just get through the day? These feelings can be caused by habitual ways of thinking or looking at your life that cause a loss of perspective.
(Please note: feelings of hopelessness and despair can be signs of serious depression. If so, talk to your doctor right way.)
So, how do...
The best way to stop a destructive habit or behavior is to simply stop doing it. Yes, that may be easier said than done, but it is a good place to start.
Whatever you are doing that is causing you pain and suffering, hurting others, keeping you stuck, affecting your job performance, ruining your relationships, or damaging your body. . . STOP IT!
Ask yourself: Who is in control of me? Who controls my mind,...
It’s human nature to look to others to validate our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. But, when those thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are rooted in victim mentality, validation of limiting beliefs will do nothing more than weaken self-confidence and cause one to feel helpless, cheated, desperate, bitter, and powerless. While it may feel validating to have false and limiting beliefs affirmed by others, it doesn’t make it true, and worse yet, it undermines one’s ability to change the circumstances of their life.
Those who...
The first key to personal empowerment is awareness. If you aren’t aware that something needs to change, how can you change it?
If you are unaware that you have a problem or turn a blind eye to poor behaviors, you will never be enabled to move forward in life, creating the kind of life you really want and deserve.
Awareness is 50% of solving a problem! Once you know what it is that is...
When I was 18, I had embarrassing acne. It bothered me, so I sought a doctor’s advice. At this time in my young life, I thought that doctors knew everything and that I should do exactly as they say without question. My dermatologist suggested that I take Tetracycline to cure my acne. He prescribed a year’s supply and I took my daily dose, without question, for a year.
Little did I know that,...