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Why Has Peacefulness Become Such a Challenge?
In modern times, we talk of peace… we share social media memes that speak of a kinder, gentler, more accepting, and forgiving world. We ask people to be kinder, send hugs, show understanding, offer a gesture of peace. At Christmas time, the old WWII story of German and Allied troops surfaces year after year. That history-making peaceful moment when two opposing sides set aside their differences and sang Christmas carols in unity. You may wonder why there is so much talk of peace, and yet it’s become such a challenge to discover peace in our day-to-day lives. We All Want It: Peace Peace is something that most people crave —…
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What Does Peace Mean to You?
It’s holiday time, and peace is a mantra for many as the year draws to a close. Christmas cards from friends and family send wishes of peace. Church billboards, TV commercials, and sappy Hallmark movies remind us to focus on sharing peaceful gestures for the holidays. “Sleep in heavenly peace,” bids that favorite traditional Christmas hymn. Peace is on the minds of many at this joyous and celebratory time of year. But do you ever stop to consider what that really means, and how you can do your part to share peace… not just at Christmas time but for the whole year through? When we think about inviting more peace…
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A 30-Days Blessed Gratitude Challenge
Round-Up for 2021 Hi all! I hope everyone is doing well! Can you believe that it is already December? This year has raced by… December is a great time to start preparing for next year but it is also a good time to assess where you are as you move forward. Last year, I ran a “30-Days Blessed Gratitude Series” during the month of December — similar to the Thanksgiving series I ran during November. As I noted in a post in November of this year, I am not going to re-run the entire challenge on each day — I have another smaller series that I am going to run…
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Start & End Your Day By Counting Your Blessings
Since we are in Thanksgiving week, I thought sharing more thoughts about gratitude would be appropriate. One really easy way to get started on a gratitude practice is to make a habit of counting your blessings both morning and night. You don’t even have to write them down, as in a gratitude journal, if that seems too overwhelming. Simply taking a few minutes when you wake up and before you go to bed is enough to begin cementing this new practice into your routine. Before long, you’ll easily notice that blessings abound. Here are some tips to help you begin. Start Small Easing into any habit is usually the best…
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Is Your Glass Half-Full Or Half Empty? How Positivity Can Change Your Life
Do you know what happy, successful people think about every day? It’s simple. They think about what they want and how they can get it. Positivity can change your life. When you spend your time thinking and talking about what you want from life and how you can achieve it, you will feel happier and more in control. When you think about happy things, your brain releases endorphins, which give you a feeling of well-being. It doesn’t take long to develop a positive attitude. The Importance of Optimism Psychological tests have shown that happy people have a specific quality that enables them to live a better life. That quality, of…
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A Beginners’ Guide to Decluttering Your Kitchen
For those of you who have been living in a messy kitchen, it’s time to start decluttering. The holidays are coming, and if you are going to be cooking big meals and hosting functions during this season, it’s a great time to declutter. I am going to teach you how to declutter your kitchen for better organization. This will not only make cooking easier but also more enjoyable. Removing clutter from your home is the first step towards living a healthier lifestyle because when you are surrounded by clutter, it can become overwhelming and cause anxiety. Using these tips, you will not only declutter your kitchen, but you will also…
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Fall Productivity: Time Management Tips
As part of your healthy changes this fall, do you want to improve your time management and productivity? If you do, we’re here to help! These tips will help you to manage your time a little better, not just to get more work done, but so you also have downtime and plenty of rest. Try Out a New Method of Productivity For better time management this fall, consider adding a new style of productivity, or a new method to use. For example, if you have a habit of spending too much time on one task, and not enough on the next, then time blocking will probably benefit you. This is…
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Thanksgiving Gratitude Challenge 2021
Happy November! I have published a Thanksgiving Gratitude Challenge each year during November. I am not publishing it again daily this year. However, I think it is a good thing to read and consider again this month. I have each post linked below Thanksgiving Gratitude Challenge Link to Day 1 Link to Day 2 Link to Day 3 Link to Day 4 Link to Day 5 Link to Day 6 Link to Day 7 Link to Day 10 Link to Day 11 Link to Day 12 Link to Day 13 Link to Day 14 Link to Day 15 Link to Day 16 Link to Day 17 Link to Day 18…
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Make Small Improvements Daily
Self-help improvements have to be paced. Today’s post is an audio recording about making small improvements daily. Enjoy!
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How to Create a Meditation Practice this Fall
Meditation is a healing practice that does so much more for you than just helping you toclear your mind. It can make you more mindful and grateful for the good things in yourlife, reduce stress, and help with your focus. Fall is a great time to adopt a meditationpractice. Know Why You Want to Meditate Before any meditation practice, it is always a good idea to set your intentions.Understand your own motivations and what is inspiring you to go on this journey.Meditating because someone else said you should or you were recommended to do itisn’t enough to keep this ritual going. You really need to understand its benefits andyour own…
