We are all susceptible to believing and acting out what we repeatedly see and hear – both positive and negative information – which has an impact on our emotions, what we do and how we live. Our thinking, social groups and behaviors can influence the degree of emotional negativity we feel. With time, the negativity becomes a heavy weight which limits what we do and how much we enjoy life. How Does Our Thinking Influence How We Feel ? Our thoughts impacts how we feel and what we do. Negative thoughts increases the number of negative thoughts, which lead to negatively charged … [Read more...]
Dealing With Change: How To Successfully Work The Process
This article will transform your attitude about change, help you learn examples of indicators when you must change, and offer some helpful ways to successfully navigate the process. Experiencing change is a constant in life. It cannot be avoided. There are many external variables - the passing of time, people, and society - that are part of the process of ensuring we all experience change. Why is change dreaded? The specific reasons why people avoid change is different from person to person. Yet, overarching reasons are due to being driven by fear or laziness. Most people … [Read more...]
Keeping Focus On The Right Mental Attitude For Success
All people have potential to help themselves reach their goals. How so? It starts with the mind. Your mind is very different from your brain. We all have a brain that is inside our head, that provides life and existence - it controls the body. Like the brain, the mind is within us and it also has a lot of power and control. The mind controls and create meaning starting with your thoughts, which drives your experiences. It determines how we view the world, interpret experiences and what we do. Having a positive mental attitude is a principle to successful living. What … [Read more...]
Finding Balance By Intentionally Incorporating ‘Want To” Experiences To The ‘Have To’
This article is about finding balance with mindfully incorporating experiences that brings joy and contentment, while completing responsible 'adult' actions. For many people, as they get older they increasingly create a life where all they do is live for completing 'adult tasks' that does not leave much room for anything else. They are caught in the bustle of work and responsibilities of paying bills. Very quickly, they create an experience where there is very little time for play and fun. They get caught up in a state of living a life purely led by completing tasks that are a 'have to,' … [Read more...]
How To Be Intentional About Creating Joy And A Happy Life
What does it take to live a happy life? Consistently permit room in your life to include various things that nurtures your soul. It is the difference between merely living life and having a happily thriving life. Most people go through life engaged in actions that takes the smallest amount of effort for living, and have not created room for those that require work. They do not put forth effort toward intentionally having experiences that helps them feel alive. Living is giving yourself the minimum required - through experiences - to continue your existence. In contrast, feeling alive … [Read more...]