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...]
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...]
What Are Key Elements Involved In Creating A Rich And Enjoyable Life Story?
Each day builds on another to create your life story. Each passing day is the opportunity to author and define the details of what lies within the pages of your personal life story. Are you taking the time to consciously create your life story? Unfortunately, many people aren't consciously choosing the details of their life story. In such instances, they never took time to clearly define the details of who they are, what they want, the type of experiences they have, or the people that are in their life story. Every day is an opportunity to consciously choose the details and … [Read more...]
Steps To Discovering Who You Are, And Live Authentically As Yourself
Have you ever asked yourself the question "Who am I?" It's a simple question that can uncover complicated answers. Often, the answer is not simple and has many layers to it (e.g. the various roles we hold). As one reflects, you may find the answer to that question was very different when you were 10 versus 20 years old, and so on. There may be some similar components that are a foundational part of who you are (e.g. your values), but often there is some new aspect of ones being that is discovered (e.g. new interests or desires). Your personal answers to the … [Read more...]
