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Spring Cleaning for Your Soul, Day 6: Scrub Away Guilt
Has guilt become an unwelcome house guest in your daily life? Do you move from task to task and situation to situation of your day, with the weight of guilt tugging at your mind and heart? Constant guilt is no way to thrive in your life, and that’s what we’ll be purging on Day 6 of the Spring Cleaning for Your Soul 15-day challenge. Guilt robs us of satisfaction in ourselves, and steals away our peace. Where does guilt come from? It might originate in your own mind… wanting to please others and be of service. But guilt is also a feeling that’s shaped by how we were raised. Did…
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Spring Cleaning for Your Soul, Day 1: Freshen Up Your Perspective
Welcome to Day 1 of our Spring Cleaning for the Soul challenge! We’re so happy to be here with you at this joyful time of year. Spring is a time of cleansing. Our planet does a natural self cleaning during this season of renewal and rebirth. The trees that shed their dying leaves in the fall now use that energy to burst forth new growth. The brown, dead grass that covered the ground in winter makes way for fresh green shoots poking up from the soil. It’s pretty amazing that with each passing year, nature knows just what to do. Stepping out into the warm sunlight, kissed by gentle spring…
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The Benefits of Journaling for Personal Growth
Personal growth is all about improving yourself and your life. Everyone, no matter who they are and what they do, can benefit from some personal development. One of the most common strategies to work on personal growth is with a journal. Why is that? Here is a look at the benefits of using journaling for personal growth and fulfillment. Clarity Where You Don’t Expect it Journaling is recommended so often for personal growth not because of what you know you will get out of it, but what you don’t know you will get. You might feel extremely self- aware, but it isn’t until you reach a moment of clarity while…
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The Top Lists to Add to Your Planner
Whether you use a regular weekly or daily planner, a journal, or bullet journal, you probably have areas where you can compile lists. Lists allow you to not just organize your day and important events, but so many other areas of your life. Here are some of the best lists to include in your planner or bullet journal. To-Do and Task Lists You are not just going to make a to-do list for each day, but of long-term tasks and goals, things you have been putting off. Start with a master list of every single thing you have been needing to do. Include different categories of tasks, including those for…
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How to Start a Happiness Journal
A happiness journal is similar to other journals in that you write down all your thoughts and feelings, with one difference – you only write down what brings you happiness. You want this journal to be completely positive, used only for good things that happen, happy thoughts, and moments that have brought you joy. Here are some tips for starting a happiness journal of your own. Choose a Happiness Journal That Brings You Joy and Peace Don’t just dig through your current notebooks and journals and find one you haven’t used yet. A happiness journal needs to inspire the feelings you hope to get from using it. You should feel…
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Teach Your Child to Practice Gratitude
The practice of gratitude allows you to show your appreciation for the blessings in your life, from people to things like your job and where you live. There are so many things to be grateful for, but many people lose sight of it and instead focus on the negative. Not only is it great for you to practice gratitude, but it can be wonderful for your kid as well. The Importance of Expressing Gratitude Expressing gratitude is an amazing practice that everyone can benefit from, no matter their age. Yes, this includes your kids! Start by understanding the importance of gratitude, and teaching your kids why they should focus on…
