
An uplifting and encouraging weekly blog that gives you a shot of wisdom, hope, confidence, and joy to get your day started with a spring in your step.
Warning: An injection from this blog is more powerful than a B12 shot.
“In my book, 'Under the Roof', the main character, Aggie Drakos, places notes of encouragement on her neighbor's doorstep. That's what I would like to do for my readers. Every other Monday I'd like to leave a note of encouragement in your inbox.
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How to Live in the Moment
How can you let go of stress and live in the moment? Would you like to stop thinking about the past and the future and be in the present? Stop asking why am I here? What’s the point of all of this? Why am I working so hard? And start saying, “Ah, now this is life!”
How to Find Peace and Joy
By understanding the importance of peace in our daily lives, we can strive to create a more harmonious and joyful existence for all. When we cultivate inner peace, we radiate that energy outward into the world, influencing our relationships, work environment, and the communities we are part of. This blog will explore the various ways in which living in peace can have a profound impact on ourselves and the world around us.
The Hidden Impact of Negative People on Our Lives
Surrounding ourselves with positive and supportive people is crucial for our mental and emotional well-being. Unfortunately, negative individuals can have a profound impact on our lives, often in ways we may not even be aware of. Their pessimism, criticism, and toxic energy can drain our positivity and hinder our personal growth. In this blog, we will explore the hidden impact of negative people in your life and discuss strategies for cultivating a positive outlook and selecting the right friends to support your well-being.
How to Stop Being a Victim
Are you unknowingly holding yourself back with a victim mindset? If you are making excuses, blaming too much on others, or having trouble stepping up in your life, then today's blog will change your life, and you will begin to take control of your life.
How to Let Go of a Grudge
Forgiveness is a powerful tool that can help us move forward. Holding onto a grudge can be detrimental to our mental and emotional well-being, impacting our relationships and overall quality of life. In this blog, we will explore the importance of letting go of grudges, the steps you can take to forgive and move on, and the benefits of practicing forgiveness for your own peace of mind. Are you ready to release the weight of resentment and experience true freedom. Woohoo, let's go!
How To Be A Good Listener
Being a good listener is being an active listener. Active listening is a vital component of meaningful communication, with far-reaching benefits. By striving to improve this skill, you can foster more profound connections and create a more cooperative and harmonious environment.
How to Stay Positive in a Negative World
Are you struggling to maintain control of a situation you have no control over? For some people, like me, who care what others think or say about them, the opinions of others can really bring you down. And, before you know it, you are beginning to identify with what they are saying about you rather than holding on to who you know you are. Read today’s blog as we learn that we can’t change the people around us but can change how we respond to them.
Why Some People are Stuck
What stops people from creating the life they want? Most people want a better life, but they keep stopping themselves and don’t know why. There will always be things that you have to do to get what you want in your life. Read today’s blog, and you can take action and create the future you want for yourself and/or your family.
How to Deal With Toxic People
We all know people who drain the life out of us. Maybe it’s someone at work or a friend who only calls you when they need something. What if it is a family member?! Toxic people can be manipulative. They stress us out. They can even be bad for your health. Read today’s blog and discover how to deal with toxic people and celebrate life with positive people.
Accepting Yourself and Your Journey
It's time to accept where we are on the way to where we are going. Acceptance is the key to unlocking a feeling of freedom, peace, and fulfillment. Get ready to celebrate your journey and the growth that comes from embracing where you are.
Words Can Change Your World
Did you know that you are a magician? You can change the reality you live in now and the certainty you will experience in the future by changing your words. Read this week's blog and learn how words are the most powerful tool you have to change your world.
How to Stop Wasting Time and Be More Productive
Do you wake up with purpose? Do you know what you will do today to make the world a better place? Have you accomplished your New Year’s resolution? If you answered any of the questions with a resounding ‘no,’ read the blog below and learn how to stop wasting time, be more productive, and meet your goals. Woohoo, let’s go!
Finding Your Purpose in Life
Do you ever wake in the morning and wonder what you are going to do today, or if what you are doing is really making a difference or is meaningful? No matter your age, finding one's purpose in life is a quest to discover one's true passions, talents, and values, and then align them with a meaningful and fulfilling path. However, this search for purpose can often feel overwhelming and confusing. This blog aims to provide guidance and insights into the process of finding one's purpose by offering practical advice and thought-provoking reflections to help you navigate your way towards a purpose-filled day and life.
Comparing Ourselves to Others – Part 2 of 2
How can you be uniquely yourself if you are looking around to see what others are doing? When we compare ourselves to others, are we impairing our vision of what we are supposed to be doing? I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to be better than anyone else, I want to be all that I can be. Continue to read to find out how you can become unique and amazing.
Comparing Ourselves to Others - Part 1 of 2
Fasten your seatbelts. In my next two blogs, we are going to be talking about comparing ourselves to others. A few questions to be answered: What happens when we compare ourselves to others? Is it beneficial to us or harmful? Are we simply comparing ourselves to them or are we creating a competition? Let’s dig in and answer all of those questions.
How to Walk in Confidence
Confidence is not something that comes naturally to everyone. For many people, walking with confidence can seem like an unattainable goal. Confidence is not an emotion, it is a choice. With the right mindset and a few simple tricks, anyone can exude confidence and happiness with every step they take. By trusting yourself, loving yourself, and finding happiness in who you are, you can walk with confidence and light up any room you enter. Keep reading to discover how you can boost your confidence and shine like the star you are meant to be!
Imagine What You Want, Not What You Don’t Want
Can you brainwash yourself to believe in yourself and get what you want? Did you know that you can picture something in your mind and that visualization can cause an intense physical reaction in your body? This shows us that when the mind believes something strongly enough, the body will respond to it as if it is reality. In other words, stop speaking about what you don’t want and speak into existence what you want!
5-4-3-2-1 Coping Technique to Relieve Anxiety and Stress
It’s time to relax my friends. What if you are having a moment of panic, or you feel stressed and are having trouble calming yourself? This 5-4-3-2-1 technique is one option you could use if you are feeling anxious or overwhelmed.
Growing Through Suffering - Part Three
How can I be proactive and see the pain coming rather than just waiting on pain to happen? If I recognize and accept a bad attitude or behavior, what can I do to change it? Join me today as we learn how to anticipate the pain and prune our behaviors.
Growing Through Suffering, Part Two
Would you choose suffering as a means to grow, build resilience, or develop a deeper understanding of yourself? Would you choose to molt like a lobster to become stronger and move on to the next stage of your life? You don’t want to miss the wisdom in this week’s blog, keep reading.