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...]
How To Make The Right Choice From A Difficult Decision: Slow Down To Listen In
How do you navigate making an emotionally difficult decision? Especially the decisions that has you saying no to something you want? Sometimes we want two separate things that are contradiction to one another, or goes against our priorities. For example, we say we want to save money for an emergency but then decide to say yes to buying those new pairs of shoes. Or, we say we want to create more life balance but we over commit ourselves and have a packed schedule. Before we make decisions, we must engage in an introspective process to really assess the impact of choosing it, and … [Read more...]
Set Boundaries In Relationships And Say ‘No’ More Often, Even If It Is Judged As Being Selfish
This article offers a guide to reframe the view on the word 'selfish' to help guide with setting boundaries in relationships by saying no more often. Many people have a difficult time saying no to people, especially their loved ones. Often, they express frustration and anger about 'being taken advantaged of,' but decline any solutions that would mean they do not give what is asked by their loved ones. The proposed solution is quickly meant with "but that would be selfish, and I can't do that." How is selfish defined and viewed? According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, … [Read more...]
