So often we give ourselves big lofty goals and set high standards to achieve success. Then when we fall short we usually say, “I’ll try again another day,” instead of thinking about how to reframe our goals to be more sustainable for the future. Maybe what you have been trying to do is just not…
Month: June 2019
Trust Yourself
It’s a valuable thing, to learn how to trust yourself. If only so you don’t become reliant on others’ opinions to steer your ship. Though well-intentioned as they may be, no one knows you like you. If you’re anything like me, you’ve taken your own way dozens of times, yet because of “not being where…
It’s okay to Change Your Mind
I can openly admit that I am a walking contradiction. Maybe it’s my Aquarian nature, or maybe that’s just my excuse. I like to try different things and I have trouble limiting myself to just one job (even if I do love it with all my heart). Sudoku puzzles are very hard for me and…
Deciding Where to Put Your Energy
Everyday we face decisions about where to put our energy. We only have so much energy, so we need to learn how to use it wisely. Otherwise, we’ll end up emotionally or physically drained. To conserve my own energy, I give myself a “low stress bar.” What this means is that there’s only so much…
Sometimes You Have to Play the Bad Guy
Even though you unconsciously do it, there are times in life when you have to teach others the hard lessons – just like others sometimes have to teach you the hard lessons. During these times there is always something we need to learn. Perhaps it is to keep better boundaries, or to not give your…
Taking Your Own Advice
We tend to write about, preach about, and think about all the things we need to do. This is why the saying, “We teach what we most need to learn” is so true. And perhaps that’s why we blog, shoot videos, and become counselors. And there’s no shame in this. We do all these things…
Whatever’s on Your Mind Matters
If you think what’s on your mind is not worth while because too many other people may be thinking the exact same thing – you’re wrong. Take a good look around. Do you see a bunch of people who look like you? Do you see a bunch of people acting like you? I didn’t think…
Opportunity Costs
Sometimes developing consistency is more important than quality. It’s been said, “Quality over quantity,” but when it comes to developing a habit, sometimes you’ve just got to get up and do it. Repetition and practice is what makes you better, not waiting until the right moment comes. But then again, sometimes you do want to…
Upstream Thoughts
Abraham (channeled through Esther Hicks) talks about this idea of “upstream thoughts,” and I just grasped a deeper understanding of it tonight. To me, upstream thoughts are occurring anytime I’m “trying to think” about what line to say next. That’s when Spirit is no longer talking and the ego has stepped in to have a…
Change Your Story
Changing your story is all about changing your attitude. Maybe you need to change your attitude around your job, your spouse, your kids or even your illness. If you’ve been harping on all the negatives, or you can’t stand how pessimistic you sound every time you open your mouth, that’s a sure sign it’s time…