The word "no" is not used often enough in close adult relationships. Sadly, there are too many adults continuing to live their life as though “saying no is very bad” and is never an acceptable behavior. "No" is a word quickly learned and often repeated by toddlers and young children, and so many caregivers quickly discipline to stop it becoming a bad habit. Learning to not say no when given instructions or asked to do something is great for the young child whose brain is still developing, but not so much for the adult who gained knowledge and understanding. Many adults have been so … [Read more...]
25 Ideas For Self-Care: Create Balance By Taking Time For It
Many people are really good at caring for others, giving so much of themselves. Yet, they neglect to offer the same to themselves. A key element toward creating an emotionally fulfilling life is creating balance between giving to others and extending the same for yourself. How to have more balance in life? You can start by making sure you also prioritize your needs, by creating moments for self-care. Create more "Me" Moments that can rejuvenate and refuel you. "Me" Moments are those times that you are engaging in an activity (or consciously choosing not to) purely because you … [Read more...]
Manage Stress And Enjoy Life Through Creating More Moments For Fun And Laughter
Life is so much richer by incorporating more fun and laughter. As children, play is at the top of our priority list. We look for any opportunity to spend time outside, running and laughing with friends. For some of us, we had the best times playing 'make believe,' using our imaginations to create amazing worlds. Then adulthood hits. For many people, it meant they left times of play and make believe way behind. There’s a devastating correlation where every passing year gets them further and further away from the moments of laughter, fun and play. It doesn’t have to be that way. All work … [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 Stop Breaking Commitments
Ladies, be mindful what you commit to. There are moments, we agree and ‘commit’ to things but later break it. We must stop that! Why do we commit and sometimes not follow-through? Some of the reasons include: Being unclear on personal priorities - influenced by others "I guess since everyone else agrees" Being fully immersed in ‘super-woman’ mode - misconception of "I can do it all no matter what’s happening" Being uninterested from the start — not interested but obligated "I felt bad and so..." Being led by the wrong motivations - like, wanting to prove something … [Read more...]
