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Inspirational Thoughts: Appreciate the Dark Days

Inspiration & Motivation

The good times, the sunshine, the highs in your life—these things are so easy to appreciate.  But what about the difficulties?  What about the fear, pain, sorrow and hardship?  It seems absurd to give thanks for them, yet today I’ll ask you to do just that.  I encourage you to give thanks for life’s struggles, [...]

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Coping Strategy Rehab: Your Prescription for Defense Mechanisms

Self Improvement Ideas

“It’s not the troubles we run into, it’s what we do about them which determines their net effect upon our lives” –Nick Baylis All About Coping Strategies If you enjoyed last week’s post, 20 Defense Mechanisms That Can Screw Up Your Life, you’ll surely appreciate coping strategies that can come to your rescue. In many [...]

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Inspirational Thoughts: No Ordinary Moments

Inspiration & Motivation

“Listen, are you breathing just a little and calling it a life?” Mary Oliver Your Extraordinary Life Life is extraordinary.  So extraordinary, in fact, that there are absolutely no ordinary moments. It’s time to awaken from your mundane, boring life.  No more walking dead.  Look around with child-like vision to see the truth.  What is [...]

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Why You Can’t Go Far Without Congruence In Life

People skills

“He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the world.” ~Marcus Aurelius The Role of Congruence in Life If you’re like most people, the word congruence brings to mind little more than images of triangles, protractors or that ‘D’ you got in geometry class.  But how does congruence apply to self improvement [...]

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33 Life Lessons I Learned in 33 Years

Self Improvement Ideas

Important life lessons come with every milestone, obstacle and accomplishment. Believe me when I say that I’ve had my fair share of them. What I’m sharing with you today is one life lesson that I’ve learned for every year of my life. That’s a whopping total of 33. I hope you enjoy them. Important Life [...]

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Top 30 Ways to Reduce Stress and Restore Balance

Health & Wellness

If you’re a living and breathing human being, you’ve undoubtedly experienced stress.  It is a natural and unavoidable part of life. Our body’s stress response is actually a benefit since it enables us to recognize and escape stressful situations. Prolonged or chronic stress, however, can be detrimental to our physical and emotional health. If you [...]

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How to Let Your Guard Down

People skills

Has anyone ever told you to let your guard down?  If so, were you able to honor that request?  Are there certain situations or people that lead you to instinctively put your guard up? In one way or another, we’ve all been hurt before.  However, many of us respond by attempting to shield ourselves from [...]

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Life’s Struggles: Who Would You be Without Them?

Inspiration & Motivation

As I looked over my life, appreciating the person I am and the gifts that I have, something occurred to me.  I don’t give full credit where credit is due. Yes, I give thanks for the pleasurable, comforting and rewarding experiences of my life.  But I forget that I owe much of my thanks to [...]

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Why Breaking Bad Habits Just Got Easier

Self Improvement Ideas

Is there anyone out there who has tried breaking bad habits?  Maybe I should rephrase that.  Is there anyone out there who has NOT tried breaking bad habits? No need to answer—we’ve all been there. We develop habits by practicing something over and over until it becomes a major part of our comfort zone.  Many [...]

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Why Living a Passionate Life is the Daddy of Self Improvement Ideas

Inspiration & Motivation

Ask yourself this question: What is the overall tone of my life?  If you’re living a passionate life, your answer is likely a joyous, long-winded rambling filled with excited anticipation for the present moment. In a list of 7 Fundamental Truths about Personal Development, Jonathan Wells, touches on the subject of passionate living by encouraging [...]

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