How to let go is something we all have to learn how to do eventually. Whether it’s a past relationship, a job, or something else, holding on can keep us from moving on and enjoying our present. Letting go is not easy, but it is possible. Here are some tips on how to let go …
Physical violence in any form is never the answer to a problem you are having. For instance, Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars did him no favors. While it may be cool to physically fight in the movies, doing it in real life can just drag you down and even ruin your career …
Are you feeling weak and fragile? Are you delicate, easily broken, or easily thrown into despair? Are people careful how they talk and act around you because you are so fragile? If so, life is probably very scary, frustrating, and difficult for you. You may feel like you are constantly being attacked and pushed down …
Today in a Facebook group, someone lashed out at someone else for no apparent reason. It was a series of swear words and exclamation points in response to a simple observation. If you are sensitive or don’t like it when people are upset with you, then this kind of mean response for no reason can …
Do you often think I’m not good enough or I’m not worthy? If yes, then it’s time to trust yourself more. Self-doubt can create self-fulling prophecies. When you don’t trust yourself, you can create the reality that you are trying to avoid. And that can make you depressed, sad, angry, and resentful. 12 Affirmations To …
Fear can be caused by real or imagined danger. But there are ways to help yourself reduce and even overcome the fears you feel. If you don’t, they can rule your life, causing you to retreat into a comfort zone that isn’t much bigger than a hula-hoop. Once you have shrunk away from a life …
It would be nice if we could just never feel anger, but it happens. It happens when someone treats us poorly. It happens when we get screwed over. Sometimes it happens when we see a Tweet that we don’t like. Instead of blowing up – and blowing up our day and productivity – it’s important …
Worry has its place. It can help you get up and take action on something. But, when you start to worry over and over again, it becomes a soul-sucker. It keeps you from enjoying the present moment. It keeps you stuck in a state of fear or anxiety more often than not. And you spend …
We ‘act as if’ all the time. We act as if we are hurt, mad, or happy, even when we are not. We act as if we don’t know someone when we want to avoid them. We act as if something is not happening so that we don’t have to face it. Sometimes we act …
When someone pisses you off, it’s very easy to fly off the handle and ruin your day. Essentially, that’s just letting them take control of your day with their behavior or words, and they don’t get that kind of control over your life. You can also be passive-aggressive with them and tell them to ‘Have …
Wouldn’t it be great if you could listen to an MP3 and feel happy simply from doing that? That’s one of the things the people behind Brainwave Shots promise. You simply listen to a 15-minute or 30-minute MP3 designed to help you get into a certain state of mind, and your mind will follow suit. …
Are you facing a holiday alone this year with lockdowns and gathering restrictions in place thanks to the pandemic? Or, are you just facing a holiday alone for some other reason and don’t know how to get through the day without doing your normal holiday routine? Here are some tips on how to make it …
Whether you are sad, upset, pissed off, or feeling some other negative emotions, feeling better is important. It helps you get moving, be more productive, be more patient and kinder, and spend your time in a way that benefits you and others. Plus, we all just want to feel good! While you may be feeling …
How you feel is so important. It’s more important than how you think because your feelings have a larger influence over what you do, what you see, and what you allow into your life. Your feelings influence your attitude and character which influences everything else in your life. A lot of people don’t think they …
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 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 …
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 …
Have you heard about the happiest person in the world? Well, that’s what some media outlets called him when they found out he surpassed some other participants in a study in the happiness level. His name is Matthieu Ricard and he is a funny, kind, and compassionate monk. In a TED talk he did, he talks about …
This is a powerful productivity tip. We talked about getting clear on what you want to do in life, but you also need to develop the reasons why you want to do what you want to do. You can want something badly, but if you don’t have clear and emotional reasons why you want it, …
Sometimes all the losses, unkind words, and bad experiences with others can bring us down and make us feel worthless. While there are many things you can do to help yourself, the right affirmations can help you realize your self-worth despite what happens, what other people say, and what experiences you have. Bottom line: If …
My biggest struggle in life was to show my struggles to people! Why would I want someone to know that I’m struggling with my finances or my faith or my weight? That’s not something I wanted to show people. I wanted my real life to be like Facebook, where I only showed my best pictures …
We’ve outlined a gratitude challenge on Challenge Addict before. That challenge involved using a gratitude journal and a gratitude jar to help you keep up an attitude of gratitude. It’s a great way to start practicing gratitude in your daily life. But, Jack Canfield just outlined a daily practice in a video that is perfect …
Yesterday I did something really stupid – again. It’s a mistake I’ve made many times before, and each time I make it I beat myself up about it. Today, I woke up and realized I needed a healthy dose of self-forgiveness (along with some better choices in the future), so I decided to find some …
We all do things that we regret. The problem is that the feeling of regret can cause us to feel extremely unhappy – even to the point of depression. None of us deserve to get stuck in that feeling of regret. We are all human and we all make bad choices once in a while, and …