Let your light shine so bright that others can find their way out of the darkness! To “Be the Light” means in times of darkness you offer hope, encouragement, kindness and compassion. In times where others are struggling, you offer a way to help them to regain their glow and to shine. To “Be the […]
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You can’t solve a problem that is unidentified or something that you identify in different ways. So, start by asking, “How do you identify the problem at hand?” Then, each of you shares what you think the problem is. Clarify and fill in details as necessary. End with each of you summarizing the problem and
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Gratitude has the effect of helping us to refocus on positive emotions. Think about who you are in the moments when you are grateful. How do you show up? What are you doing? How are you behaving with yourself and others? Grateful, happy, positive. Want to be positive, strong, productive? Be grateful.
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Make sure that you are really in tune with what is going on for each other. Check in with each other once a week. Make it a weekly ritual, with a cup of tea (or wine). Here are some things to talk about. Even if you don’t have lots of time, pick at least one
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Feeling doubt is human enough. Letting it stop you from moving forward is a choice you are making. How to overcome self-doubt: •Self Distancing. Taking on the persona of someone more confident can help you acknowledge the challenges you face without letting them completely take you over. Imagine how someone you admire would act in
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When you notice something going on for your spouse, bring it up. This shows them that you care and that you are trying to understand them. Share what you have observed and what you imagine to be true based on those observations. Even though what you imagine may be wrong, it’s great to share your
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What decision would you make if you knew there wasn’t a wrong one? Often, anxiety makes decision-making all the harder is by tricking us into believing that there will be a right choice and a wrong one, a good one and a bad one. If you are feeling really stuck between two decisions, it’s very
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If you’re constantly trying to be your “best self”, you’re not going to laugh a lot. If you’re insecure or self-conscious, then everything becomes a dance designed to validate your insecurities and make you feel good about yourself. And you won’t allow yourself to be silly or dorky or your own unique selves – the
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The thing about multitasking is not only is not productive, but it is also stress-inducing. Productivity and multitasking are at odds with each other. Multitasking really means switching between tasks and giving less than 100% of your attention to each. Productivity is all about that combination of time, energy and attention. Multitasking does not expand
Multitasking is not a skill to be cultivated, but a liability to be avoided. Read More »
Is there an important change that you know you ought to be making but can’t get yourself to actually do (like quitting a mind-numbing job or ending a toxic friendship)? Chances are that you are not taking action because the path of inaction is less frightening because it feels more familiar. But, this inaction is
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