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More Quotes to Inspire You

Need inspiration? Feeling down and depressed, or worried about the future? Has the world monetary crisis finally gotten to you and the constant talk of doom and gloom dampened your spirits? We are more than our thoughts yet having positive thoughts and a positive attitude can make the difference between happy days and sad, and ultimately a life well lived versus a life wasted in recriminations. So, here are some more thought-provoking and positive sayings for you from those who have been through dark times and survived regardless. The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta … Continue reading →

Inspirational Quotes from Inspirational People

Inspirational people are no different from you and me. They have come across obstacles in life, often greater than those we might encounter, and they have turned them into something positive. As we feel our way through troubles times – both personal and worldly – let’s have a look at the thoughts of some of the successful people from the past. By standing on their shoulders and using their experience, we may enrich our own life experience. Great things are not done by impulse but by a series of small things brought together. Vincent van Gogh Plant the seeds of … Continue reading →

Seeing Life Through the Eyes of a Child

Kids have a way of turning everything into an adventure. Parents can actually cut down on a lot of stress and frustration by adopting this way of looking at the world. As we finish our first week back in New Orleans I’m happy to be home, happy that the work is progressing but frustrated that I am still not in my house. On the other hand, Tyler views our stay at the hotel as an adventure. Sort of like an extended vacation, only at home. After all, he does not have to make his bed. He leaves it unmade in … Continue reading →

Building Self-Esteem In Your Children

The building of your child’s self-esteem starts early. Self-esteem means learning to accept who you are. It means realizing that you have imperfections and still choosing to love yourself. Each new accomplishment, large and small, builds on your child’s self-esteem. There are many ways parents can help build their children’s self-esteem including offering encouraging words. In 365 Ways To Help Your Children Grow, by Shelia Ellison and Barbara Ann Barnett, the authors offer several innovative ways to help your children build their self-esteem. For example, they recommend a Feel Good Notebook. Each member of your family receives a small spiral … Continue reading →

Do you indulge in “Stinkin’ Thinking”?

Stinkin’ Thinkin’, otherwise known as thinking negative thoughts, is a common but unhelpful pastime. Imagine all the extra energy and creativity we could muster if we weren’t bogged down by thoughts of doom and gloom. Let’s have a look at some of the most common forms of “Stinkin’ Thinking.” • Black-and-white thinking In this form of self torture, everything is either black or white, good or bad. Common examples include: “It’s really bad that we didn’t get that house at auction.” Yes, it might be disappointing that you couldn’t afford the house, but another house will come up, and it … Continue reading →

Relationship Advice: Accentuating the Positive

Do you find it hard to be positive about things going on around you? Maybe you are both overwhelmed by the bills. It could be that your spouse has a habit that just drives you nuts? Are they a compulsive spender? Do they not see the mess as they walk through a room? Do you feel like you are at your wit’s end? Do you breathe a sigh of relief when they are leaving and bracing yourself when they are coming home? I’d say that your stress levels are far too high and that stress is affecting both of you. … Continue reading →

Positive Thoughts for the Day (4)

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Keeping positive is one of the most important factors in both maintaining and restoring good mental health. Through the ages, many authors have left us a legacy of helpful thoughts for us to mull over. Here is another collection of truisms and hope-filled statements to make your day or your life a little brighter. Choose one that resonates for you and place it were you will see it every day. Often a positive statement can bring calm to crisis and pleasure to pain. All the great blessings in my life are present in my thoughts today. Phoebe Cary Nature is … Continue reading →

Recovery from a Breakdown (6)

Last blog, on Recovery from a Breakdown (5), we looked at using positive sayings to keep us on track in our recovery from breakdown. Today, we’ll look at how to use these valuable tools to greatest advantage. Public libraries and bookshops abound with books full of quotations, witty sayings, and life-inspiring affirmations— there is certainly no shortage of comments on the human condition that you can use to assist you during difficult times and help keep you centered and grounded. Tips for using inspirational sayings 1. Choose sayings that resonate very strongly with your current life situation. If there are … Continue reading →

Positive Thoughts for the Day (2)

Continuing on our theme of positive sayings and thoughts, here are some more to inspire you to get through your day, and to get past blockages in your life. Take a moment to ponder each of the sayings below and meditate upon what each one means to you and to your present situation in life. Some will speak to you, others won’t. All will have relevance at some point in our lives. Enjoy!! Why not go out on a limb? That’s where the fruit is. Will Rogers I asked God for all things so that I could enjoy life. He … Continue reading →

Laughter—The Best Medicine! (1)

In the 1960s, Norman Cousins, the then editor of the Saturday Review discharged himself from hospital, locked himself in a hotel room, and proceeded to watch Marx Brothers movies and Candid Camera episodes. Cured, he wrote a book on the incident, became a household name in doing so, and his experience has been studied and debated by medical researchers ever since. Scientists have speculated for decades on the link between laughter and health, citing endorphins and other biological pathways to explain the effect. The bottom line is that we all know we feel better after a good laugh. So while … Continue reading →