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When we pray for something, we tend to want it now. It’s only human. If I know I need more money, I don’t want to wait a month to get more money – I need it now so I want it now. But, that’s not the way it usually works out, and sometimes hopelessness can …
Breaking up hurts, but it really hurts when you can’t let go of your ex. I’ve experienced this over and over again. There’s a pain in your heart, a hole in your life, and a hope that you will get back together. That hope makes it hurt when you see your ex having fun without …
Binge eating is a nasty thing. Not only do you feel unhappy that you did it, but you often feel physically bad as well. If you do this on a regular basis, then you may feel powerless, guilty, shameful, and not capable of controlling yourself. It’s important to know that you are not powerless. You …
A Hindu priest for 15 years, Richard Bock has mastered the art of meditation (among many other things) and has a few things to teach us. The core of his work is the art of breath, which is not something a lot of people give a ton of thought to. I know I didn’t before …
It’s not a secret that communication in a marriage is very important. You need to be able to speak kindly and honestly. And you need to be able to tackle issues as they arise and work through them. But, there’s another aspect of making a marriage work that is VERY important, and it’s called self-talk. …
Mark Matousek is all about transforming your life by telling the truth. When he was younger, he left a life that everyone would love to have for one that he knew he needed to have. Now, he’s helping other people discover their truths. When it comes to the story you tell yourself, he can help …
Everyone has an opinion. Many people think that their opinion is the right one, so they are pretty convincing when they give it to you. But that doesn’t mean that it is right for you. If you let their opinions stop you from doing things that you want to do, then you are letting their …
When I think of sociable people, I think of my best friend’s father. He will talk to anyone, anywhere, and he does it with good intentions, a sense of humor, and a genuine interest. Naturally, he is well liked by everyone he meets and he has a huge social life full of friends, fun, and …
I wrote down a lot of T.D. Jakes quotes from his latest sermon titled ‘No Room For Distractions’ because it moved me so much. It was one of those sermons that make you want to get up, do good things, be better, and live the life you should be living. It was a sermon I …
I think Lisa Nichols is one of the best motivational and inspirational speakers I’ve ever listened to. She has a way of connecting with her audience and getting her message across. While there are many little nuggets of wisdom you can find from her out there, following are 25 quotes from Lisa Nichols that could …
For most of us, our arguments fade away into time and we lose the intensity and hurt we felt around them. But, sometimes there is one argument that won’t dissolve away. It feels like it just happened, and it can affect our mood, relationships, and the present moment in a big way. There is no …
Do you hide or run from confrontation? Is your fear of confrontation making you miserable in some way? It probably is. How do I know that? Because in order to express ourselves and create any change we want to see, confrontation is often needed. Not an angry confrontation, though. I’m talking about approaching someone and …
In an article I wrote about attracting love, a guy commented that he had zero chance of attracting someone so why bother looking. That affirmation – I have zero chance of attracting someone – is going to keep him from finding his soulmate in many different ways. Mostly because he’s not going to allow someone …
Every considered how riding in a canoe relates to life? No? Well, then these quotes are going to give you a new perspective on canoeing or life or both! 1. Think Of This Quote When Your Relationship Is Rocky A relationship is like a canoe. It has to be balanced or it won’t work – …
I have never met one person who hasn’t been stressed out because of their family. Some families are worse than others, but everyone has to deal with conflicting beliefs, habits, and behaviors on some level. If you are stressed out because of your family for any of the following reasons, you can use affirmations to …
A friend of mine has a cabin in a harbor where most of the houses have fallen in the water or been abandoned. Her cabin is the only one still operational in the harbor. Because of that, it is a peaceful place of solitude that I only get to spend a week at every few …
No more wishing you could eat in moderation. Today is the day that you start affirming to yourself that you CAN eat in moderation, you LIKE eating in moderation, and you WILL eat in moderation. When you do that, you will stop struggling with your eating and start enjoying foods in moderation. Use the following …
I love my dogs, but currently, we have a senior dog in the house who makes a ton of noise. If he isn’t licking himself, then he’s snoring, whining, or walking around smelling the floor. As someone who works from home, that’s just one of the many sources of noise that can cause me to …
We know that positive affirmations can help you retrain your brain and help you develop new and better beliefs about yourself and what you are capable of. But, sometimes we forget to say our positive affirmations. Sometimes we don’t have time to say them. And some days we are just not in the mood to …
The secret to productivity is simple, according to Mel Robbins… take action. But many of us instantly get into a state where we don’t want to take action, and that’s where procrastination comes in. Mel Robbins has a 5 second rule that helps you stay out of your head and take action instead. All you …
Not thrilled about cleaning your home today? You are not alone. Cleaning takes time and effort, and many of us will procrastinate on cleaning until we absolutely have to. But, a clean home is important for comfort and mental clarity. When your home gets dirty, stress can start to rise, it can feel gross, and …
How you talk about yourself matters in life. It can affect your happiness, productivity, and success. It’s interesting because we all know what we should start saying to ourselves, but we don’t necessarily pay attention to what we should stop saying to ourselves. Whether you are looking in the mirror and talking to yourself, or …
If you want more abundance in your life, you need to start thinking differently. The way you think now has had an impact on your abundance, so if you don’t feel like abundance is in your life, then you want to think thoughts that have a different impact. Positive affirmations for abundance will help you …
Throughout your day, people can hurt you through their words, actions, and behaviors. People you know and people you don’t know all have the potential to hurt you. When you get hurt, that can ruin your productivity and happiness for the day. Your focus can go completely towards the pain you are feeling. For many …
One thing I’ve experienced throughout my life is that people going after their dreams are not likely to try to kill your dreams unless they are greedy and think that you are overshadowing them or taking something away from them. But, for most people, dream chasers understand how important your dreams are and will encourage …
A prank call on two Papa John’s restaurants turned into a productive call where the workers decided to go with the flow. The video is funny, but it’s also nice to see that workers can take a situation they don’t totally understand and focus on the task at hand… work. They are both a little …
Are you looking for a challenge that will change the course of your life? The Lifebook Online program created by Jon Butcher and offered through Mindvalley helps you to take a deep look at your life and figure out what you really want out of each area in it. Relationships, health, career, finances, and more …
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. This is a mantra to live by, not just so that you can get along with people and have a happier life, but so you can boost your productivity and success in life. If you are a business owner or have a following of …
In Canada, the legalization of weed is coming soon and it got me thinking, does weed boost productivity, not affect it, or hinder it? In my experience, it hinders it. I’ve tried it a few times and I was pretty much useless when high. I’ve also had friends who smoked weed every day, and I …
Your morning sets the tone for the rest of the day. If you stub your toe, burn your toast, and get a flat tire, things usually go downhill from there. That’s because you get into a negative state of mind where you are capable of focusing on and drawing in the worst of the worst. …