Even though you can sometimes win at gambling, you are more likely to lose. Much more likely. If you are looking for affirmations to help you stop gambling, then you are sick of losing and feeling the negative emotions like anger, shame, and guilt that come with your losses. You are tired of losing, trying …
When I was in my mid-twenties, my boyfriend at the time wanted a dog. I didn’t. I loved animals, but I didn’t want the responsibility of a dog. He promised he would take care of it. As soon as we got the dog, I fell in love with him and knew he was meant for …
There are so many free Mindvalley Masterclasses available for you. They have classes for your soul, brain, health, motivation, abundance, career, happiness, and wealth. Most of Mindvalley’s Masterclasses run from about 60-90 minutes. All of them are hosted by Vishen Lakhiani and have an expert teacher in them. They always have some good tips, exercises, …
My husband and I were watching The Handmaid’s Tale this past weekend, and we were struck by one of the things that June says to Moira when it seemed like Moira has given up and accepted her life as a prisoner and whore. June pretty much says, don’t let the bastards drag you down. Keep …
I watched Marissa Peer’s Masterclass on Mindvalley the other day and there was an important concept that I really liked and thought I should share. She says that your mind is extremely powerful and influences what you do and how you feel and it’s important to tell it positive stuff so that you can do …
Negative thoughts are like clouds. Sometimes you can find one or two in your mind, but sometimes they crowd up your mind so much that you can’t see any light through them. We all get negative thoughts. But, we also all have the ability to minimize them as much as possible and create more positive thoughts …
For a long time, most of what happened to me was a bad thing. Or at least I labeled it that way. If someone didn’t do what I hoped they would, it was a bad thing. If things didn’t go the way I planned, it was a bad thing. If someone surprised me with a …
Facebook is one of the worst social media platforms for friendships. It has a bunch of fake people posting fake stuff so that you believe their life is much different than it actually is. I have deleted all of my ‘friends’ except for my best friend who lives across the country and spends the majority of …
There are many different reasons you may be feeling sad at night. Loneliness is definitely one of them. But, ruminating on your day and your future, not having solid goals and dreams in your life, and doing things that contribute to your sadness also contribute to your feeling sad at night. Following are some affirmations …
I come from a family who loves to gamble, and they all have their own little bad habit of trying to increase their luck while gambling. But, the truth is that it doesn’t matter how your legs are crossed, how many times you tap your fingers, or what bracelet you wear, luck doesn’t come from …
Do you speak to yourself as you would to a loved one? Or, do you speak to yourself as you would to an enemy or annoying person who can’t get anything right? The chances are high that you are NOT speaking kindly to yourself because that’s how most people are. Being harsh on oneself is …
All affirmations can help you to kill ANTs (automatic negative thoughts). For instance, when you think, “I suck!” which is an ANT, you can replace it with a more positive affirmation such as, “I am really good at learning how to do things!” All ANTs can be killed by having the right positive affirmations in …
Some strangers are annoying, but you don’t have to deal with them on a daily basis, so they don’t really matter. You just leave the situation or fix it and then move on with your life. But, sometimes you have to deal with annoying people in your everyday life – like family, co-workers, or neighbors, …
Almost two years ago, my Miniature Pinscher became really sick one night. The next day we found out that he had two tumors – one on his adrenal gland and one on his prostate. He was bleeding internally by his adrenal gland tumor. That night we visited him at the clinic, and one of the …
Bad and stressful stuff is always happening around us, and it can be easy to get caught up in it and let it affect our inner peace negatively. But, we don’t have to let it. We have control over our own inner peace, no matter where we are and what is happening. Not sure how …
When we feel connected to other people, we feel less angry and safer. We are also kinder and happier because connection gives us the freedom to share parts of us with others – including our insecurities and fears – which can reduce stress and anxiety. A real connection makes us feel like we have someone …
You were close once, but now they never call or answer your calls. They don’t come to your family’s functions. They don’t seem to want to see you. And there’s nothing you can do about it. It can hurt to have no say in the demise of a family relationship. But, sometimes people make choices …
Do you feel judged? There’s an endless amount of ways we can feel judged in life. We can feel judged for not having kids or not getting married. We can feel judged by our boss, friends, family, doctors, neighbors, or therapists. We can feel judged when we order something at a restaurant that’s not conventional! …
You need to love yourself more. One of the biggest things I’ve learned is that you cannot depend on other people’s love to make you feel good about yourself. There is a chance that you might be surrounded by a bunch of people who don’t love you one day, and you will need to love …
At some point, we all start to look for meaning in life. The daily grind is no longer enough and we look for what the point of our lives is all about and why we should feel good each day. After all, what’s the point of getting up and doing life when there is no …
Be Extraordinary is a course on Mindvalley created by Vishen Lakhiani. I’ve taken Be Extraordinary and followed Vishen and Mindvalley for a long time, and I really think that Be Extraordinary is important for growth and evolution – not just in you and me, but in the world as a whole. The program helps you …
You are valuable in this world. If you don’t acknowledge your value, other people can easily rule how you feel about yourself. One person may compliment you and have you feeling on top of the world, then another person may yell at you and leave you feeling worthless. In order to maintain a sense of …
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized how important faith is in life. I’m working on developing my faith each day, which is why I love the following Joel Osteen quotes on faith. They are a reminder on why faith is so important, why faith is necessary, and how to keep the faith. 1. You Don’t …
Whether it’s your job that sucks or the people around you, it can be hard to cope at work when it’s difficult. There are many days that you may want to quit on the spot and there are many days that you may want to act so inappropriately that you could get fired. Calling in …
It sucks to be stuck on something negative. It takes up your time, energy, and happiness. You can’t be fully present and enjoy the moment. That’s why it’s important to overcome something that’s bothering you as quickly as you can. The release will help you feel a million times better. Following are some affirmations that …
It’s not fun to be around a paranoid person and it’s not fun to be a paranoid person. If you are feeling paranoid and want to stop being paranoid, it’s time to take action so that your relationships, happiness, personal growth, and success can expand. According to experts, paranoia is a disorder of the mind …
When you say something out loud and acknowledge it as truth, you are declaring it… you are affirming it. And whether you call it an affirmation, a declaration, a statement, or a proclamation, it will impact your life in some way. It will impact how you feel about yourself, what you do, and what you …
Some people hear ‘be yourself’ and think that gives them a free pass to be a bully or a jerk. That’s not what being yourself is all about. It’s about staying true to yourself and doing what makes you feel good, happy, and fulfilled. When you stay true to your morals, do what’s right, and …
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. …