Keeping a strong mental state is an ongoing process. Everyday we have reasons to have our moods be negatively impacted, ranging from small inconveniences to more serious issues. Our state of mind will either be a result of what we let happen to it, or what we make of it. When we have tough days,…
If you know you need to make a change in your life but just cannot bring yourself to make a decision of what, when, or how, you are the description of me, a few years ago. I just couldn’t make up my mind as to what to do as a business, although I knew I…
Why you should not underestimate the power of having a positive attitude? The answer is simple: by keeping a positive attitude, you shape your perspective, increase your productivity, improve your relationships and even your health. I want to share an exercise I’ve been quietly practicing that always proves to work. Every time my family gets…
Especially for us women, setting personal boundaries can be a challenge. We are taught since our early years to comply, be agreeable, and not hurt anyone’s feelings. We are punished (or “disciplined”) for trying to stand our own ground or having divergent opinions. As a parent, I can understand how this comes about despite our…
In our home we watch a lot of old classic movies as a family. Amongst them are “Elmer Gantry”, “It’s a Wonderful Life”, “The Odd Couple”, “King’s Solomon Mines” and many others (we usually go with the first production if there were multiple). What that has made me notice is how much slower movies were…
Journaling is a practice that has been shown to reduce anxiety and stress, increase self-esteem and support your self-improvement journey. The benefits of journaling are many, but you can only see them if you journal consistently over a period of time. I have a personal confession: I have journaled on and off. I can mention…
It’s the end of a busy day, you look back at what you had planned for the day and all you see is the things you didn’t manage to accomplish. After that, you think to yourself: “I’m so useless.” To top it off, you see how productive your friend’s day has been and then compare…
It’s no surprise we are all under high levels of stress nowadays, specially considering we are living during a pandemic. Our routines have been thrown out the window, our social face to face time reduced. Lockdowns have kept kids at home from school, putting parents under pressure and many have lost jobs. It unfortunately has…
It should come as no surprise that, for different people, the perception of the same thing or situation could be completely different from one another. But how does that change one’s attitude? For example, I can look at the snow falling outside and perceive it as an annoyance since for me, it means I will…
You have learned that a daily practice of positive affirmations boosts your self-confidence, self-esteem, improves your mood and even your health. You know where to find them: any search engine such as Google, or YouTube if you prefer video/audio format. (Don’t forget, also, in our store). You wish, however, for something more customized, more personalized…
