Archive for January, 2009

Self-care can be very difficult for women because times have changed significantly. Nowadays, most women have many of the same responsibilities as they had fifty years ago, plus they work to make ends meet or because they enjoy pursuing a career.
These intense responsibilities make it more difficult than ever for a woman to take care [...]

I strive to set fair expectations for myself. If I am working my hardest and still feel far off from my goals, I do not worry. I simply revise my plan.
If I work half-heartedly and procrastinate, yet I still meet my expectations, then I know it’s time to push myself a little harder.
I make [...]

I am actively involved with my hobbies to acquire energy and strength after a hard day.
I am recharged after a long routine day by indulging myself with my fun hobbies.
I enjoy doing many things and I am both creative and talented. I like taking time out of my week to take pleasure in my creativity [...]

When you wake up, do you immediately look forward to going back to bed? When the alarm goes off does it seem as though you just closed your eyes? It’s time to get a good night sleep! After all, it’s amazing what a restful night’s sleep can do for your body.
Battling chronic exhaustion will either [...]

Loving others is exercise for my soul. Each time I embrace someone, I burn away the unwanted weight of hatred and bitterness. Love is the most basic of human feelings. We are born to love and be loved.
Not only do I give myself permission to love, but I also require myself to look at others [...]

Are you seeking more peace in your life? Many of us have had negative or traumatic experiences that have left us feeling angry, hurt, or disjointed in some way. These negative feelings are very powerful and can keep us from living a peaceful life.
However, you don’t have to live like this! You can give yourself [...]

Remaining healthy in a holistic manner is something I actively seek. I take great care of the health of my body, mind, and spirit.
With my holistically healthy attitude I am able to fully enjoy my vibrant life in all that I do. My life’s experiences are more positive with the tools that I use to [...]

It seems that we are all in search of our life’s passion, but what is a passion anyway? In short, it’s the perfect fulfilling combination of career, love, family, dreams and reality.
You may feel that spending a few moments thinking about your passions and dreams is a waste of precious time – what with [...]

All the possessions in the world mean nothing to me if I cannot take time to enjoy them. In my pursuit of material success, I take time to stop, take a breath, and really make the most of the opportunities that life has given to me.
I let go of all feelings of guilt for taking [...]

When something doesn’t go your way, what’s the first thought that pops into your head? Do you chastise yourself? Or do you reassure yourself that you are growing stronger and wiser with each challenge you face?
In reality, it’s not the successes that make you a stronger, more successful person; it’s the failures.
This may sound odd, [...]