Letting Go of Harsh Self-Judgments: The Eight Steps to Change. Step 4.
So you’ve acknowledged what you want to change, become deeply aware of your self-critical habits, and started to catch yourself in the act when you beat yourself up. Now it’s time to become your own...
View ArticleSam’s Story. A Lesson in Comparisons.
Happy Monday, everyone. I hope you enjoy this repost of one of my favorite teachable moments: “It was a picture of a tree, laden with beautiful blossoms looking as if they were about to bloom, that...
View ArticleNot All Pain is Created Equal
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View ArticleLetting Go of Harsh Self-Judgments: The Eight Steps to Change. Step 6.
Remember, we usually live up to our view of ourselves. Are you uplifting or overly critical? Over the past five weeks, we’ve made great strides in the process of releasing harsh self-judgments and...
View ArticleLiving With Gratitude
Ask yourself, “What do I have to be thankful for right now in this moment?” Take nothing for granted. For a moment, get rid of “I want, I need, I don’t have, I wish I had, why me?” Do you have...
View ArticleLetting Go of Harsh Self-Judgments: The Eight Steps to Change. Step 7.
With greater awareness of how we treat ourselves comes greater responsibility to treat ourselves well. This means eliminating harsh self-judgments! Over the past several weeks, we’ve discussed six...
View ArticlePositive Body Image and Self-Acceptance
“I can’t always control my body the way I want to, and I can’t control when I feel good or when I don’t. I can control how clear my mind is. And I can control how willing I am to step up if somebody...
View ArticleBefore You React, Ride the Wave of Emotion.
In that small space between the event and your response, remind yourself to “ride the wave of emotion.” When an upsetting even occurs, if we can just stop for a moment, identify the emotions that we...
View ArticleLetting Go of Harsh Self-Judgments: The Eight Steps to Change…Step 8!
We did it! In a little over two months, we have taken huge steps toward letting go of harsh self-judgments and self-criticism and creating an attitude of self-love and self-compassion. Step 1:...
View ArticleIs Distorted Thinking Getting You Down? Let Positive Thinking Win Out Today.
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Today’s post is a little bit different from my usual posts. Today, I want to start by thanking all of you who support my blog! Your likes, your comments, your feedback, your blog posts, and your...
View ArticleSelf-Compassion: It all begins with you!
Self-Compassion: It all begins with you! Too many people confuse self-compassion with self-absorption, however, they are two very different things. Believe it or not, the person who lacks...
View ArticleEvery Behavior has a Consequence
“When you choose the behavior, you also choose the consequence that is attached to that action.” I originally posted this when I first entered the world of blogging about a year and a half ago. It...
View ArticleExcellence and Progress Rather than Perfection
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View ArticleMindful Living
Mindful Living (A short excerpt from my forthcoming book) Being Aware of the Magic that Sounds You Life is full of so many amazing things, but we are often so consumed with what is going wrong with our...
View ArticleGreat Quotes on Overcoming Obstacles
Overcoming Obstacles “Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” -Helen...
View Article20 Things That Bring Out Your Best
20 Things That Bring Out Your Best Henry Ford said, “My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me.” Are you your own best friend? Do you bring out the best in you? Are you trying to reach...
View Article6 Steps to Move Through Fear
Our fear so often holds us back from being all that we were meant to be. We fear what tomorrow might bring, we fear rejection, we fear failure, we fear looking foolish, we fear stepping out of our...
View Article10 Things I Want My Daughter to Know About Working Out
10 Things I Want My Daughter to Know About Working Out Today I found this post written by Brynn Harrington and could not wait to share it with you. Brynn’s article sends out a powerful message. To find...
View ArticleHow to Let Go of Resentment
How to Let Go of Resentment Is resentment holding you back from living a more peaceful, joyful, and confident life? Do you feel like you have been wronged, judged, or mistreated in some way? Do you...
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