With everything that's going on in the world, it's a wonder anyone has a smile. You can be incredibly happy most of the time without allowing anything to upset you. Chances are you have good days and bad days in the happiness department. I'm generally a laid-back person, and most people cannot read my emotions, because of my calm nature. But there are times when I am not as … [Read more...] about 6 Ways To Be Incredibly Happy Most Of The Time
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Finally, My Word for 2019: Focus
We are coming to the close of 2018, and I need to focus in 2019. I am not making any resolutions this year. Instead, I have chosen a word for 2019. If you are on my mailing list, then you know that I got off track this year. I got distracted, and as a result, I wasted a lot of time, but I learned valuable lessons. What is Focus? Focus means a center of activity, attraction, … [Read more...] about Finally, My Word for 2019: Focus
Words Can Hurt (Or They Can Heal)
Do you know the words you say are powerful? The words you speak have the power to hurt or heal. We can also say words to ourselves that harm or bless our spirits. So, it is not only about the word’s others say to us, but the words we say to ourselves. Thanksgiving Story I traveled to Tennessee to visit my mother for Thanksgiving. I always enjoy visiting where I grew up, and I … [Read more...] about Words Can Hurt (Or They Can Heal)
4 Simple Ways to Incorporate Self-Care When You are a Caretaker
Mitch of I’m Just Sharing is the inspiration for this blog post. Sometimes he stops by my blog and leaves a comment. He commented on Letting Go of What Longer ServesMe Pays Off which made me think about how people who are caretakers need to incorporate self-care rituals. How can a caretaker take time for self-care when they have to be there for a parent or child who needs … [Read more...] about 4 Simple Ways to Incorporate Self-Care When You are a Caretaker
Six Reasons to Focus on Your Why, Not Your Problem
Are you frustrated because you are not getting the results you want? I know the feeling because I am currently working on a few things to improve myself and it is a slow go. Although I want to quit, I know giving up is not an option. I discovered that the more I focus on the problem I am trying to solve, the less progress I make. Here are six reasons to focus on your why and … [Read more...] about Six Reasons to Focus on Your Why, Not Your Problem
Don’t Focus on What Other People Are Doing (Do You)
In the age of social media, it’s easy to see what other people are doing. But don’t focus on what other people are doing; do you. Staying in your lane and minding your business might seem selfish, but I am finding that it is probably one of the best actions to take if you want to achieve success in any area of your life. A Quick Story about Business I’m a new kid on the … [Read more...] about Don’t Focus on What Other People Are Doing (Do You)