Set goals that motivate you. When you set goals for yourself, it is important that they motivate you: this means making sure that they are important to you, and that there is value in achieving them. ...
Success in sports, as in any other achievement arena, depends on both skill and motivation and motivation includes striving for particular…
Too often we take holiday stress for granted. What's worse, we often have higher expectations for this season than for any other time of the year. Planning for the holidays can leave us feeling impatient, cranky, and — in some cases — depressed. When the realities of day-to-day life conflict with our efforts to make the…
Love is the greatest principle to be learned in the family setting. If parents influence and direct and persevere with love, then members of the family will also make that principle a part of all they do.
Sometimes, though, it is difficult for parents to express love. It isn’t that they don’t love their family, it is only…
Fear is one of the most powerful emotions. It has a very strong effect on your mind and body.
It can also take effect when you’re faced with non-dangerous events, like exams, public speaking, a new job, a date, or even a party. It’s a natural response to a threat that can be either perceived or…
Divorce has a way of making even the most self-assured suddenly become full of uncertainty. It makes us question our worth and at the same time we are thrust back into the single world. “Was I not good enough?” “Was it my fault?” “Maybe I am getting old!!”. Increasing confidence is important during and after…
What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else?
A winning mindset!!!
Like success in business, it isn’t handed to you. You have to build a winning mindset over time. Your mindset is your own personal way to see the world. It is what you believe is and isn’t possible. It is the numerous assumptions that…
Many people don't understand why or how other people become addicted to drugs. They may mistakenly think that those who use drugs lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop their drug use simply by choosing to.
Some people that I work with are using drugs because they had been through difficult situations at…
I call journaling my “me time”! It’s me, myself and my soul!
Journaling is your world of imagination where you can be yourself, be vulnerable and be none judgmental toward yourself. It is the best way to align your thoughts with your emotions. Your journal has the potential to be both a therapist and a dear friend who…
It’s important that you develop effective strategies for managing your time to balance the conflicting demands of time for self-care, family and friends.
Setting Goals
Set yourself specific and clearly defined goals, and make sure that these are realistic and achievable. To do this, you first need to examine your present situation and assess what goals are important to you…
While ‘tis the season to be merry”, for many of us, it’s also a season for stress, anxiety and angst, which leads us to behave in ways we’re sure to regret later. During this time of year, people often resort to bad habits—they may cave into sugar cravings, go for the booze and overdose on caffeine.
This may be a…