To help us succeed in achieving our goals, it’s important to write them down. Author Henriette Anne Klauser in her book, Write It Down, Make It Happen: Knowing What You Want And Getting It writes, “Writing down your dreams and aspirations is like hanging up a sign that says, ‘Open for Business’. Or, as my friend Elaine […]| Virtues For Life
Virtues are the essence of our character and character does indeed determine destiny. The more we recognize the potential impact that practicing virtues can have on our lives, the more our lives open up to new possibilities and to greater joy and fulfillment. Acceptance Assertiveness Authenticity Beauty Caring Cleanliness Commitment Compassion Confidence Consideration Contentment Cooperation […]| Virtues For Life
Being a more patient person, as difficult as it may be at times, can be achieved by releasing the need to control, embracing the now and connecting to hope.| Virtues For Life
Painful emotions burden us. They develop from experience with trauma, loss, rejection, abandonment and failure. When we don’t heal ourselves of these emotional wounds, neurosis can develop. Swiss psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung said, “Neurosis is always a substitute for legitimate suffering.” (Psychology and Religion, 1960) We suffer and for good reason. Maybe physical or emotional […]| Virtues For Life
Compassion is a desirable trait and one you look for in others. Not only is it good for the person you’re trying to help; it’s good for you, too!| Virtues For Life
By Jennifer Landis You probably learned early on in life that it’s important to set goals, form a plan and ultimately reach these goals. No reasonable goal is out of reach. But often, you may feel discouraged along the way, and before you know it, your wants stay just that, wants. If you understand, though, the true […]| Virtues For Life
You hear it from everyone, including yourself: This year, I’m going to push through with my resolutions. Then suddenly you find yourself in the middle of April, and you haven’t done anything concrete. Don’t worry, there’s always next year. But if you really want to stick to what you set out to do, you need […]| Virtues For Life
Routine and habit can squash creative thinking and stifle us. Once stifled, our minds are not challenged anymore. To break the routine, do things...| Virtues For Life
Achieving goals is powerful and affects our success in life. When we dare to dream about what we truly desire and set goals in that direction, a powerful shift happens. Life is now lived with greater direction and purpose. And once those goals are achieved, confidence builds, and not only do we feel a sense […]| Virtues For Life
“Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.” ~Mark Twain Forgiving can be hard. Our trust may have been broken, hearts crushed, feelings hurt, ruined opportunities, and more. But if we don’t forgive a partner, friend, family member, colleague or whoever has wronged us, we may be living […]| Virtues For Life
Acts of kindness make us feel good, valuable and alive. Here are 100 ways to practice kindness to help make the world a better place.| Virtues For Life
Affirmations are a powerful way to help change our lives for the better. One way to use them is to help reverse negative beliefs we have about ourselves that are simply not true, yet these false beliefs shape the course of our lives. Let’s say you have a belief that you’re not good enough. This […]| Virtues For Life
Practicing gratitude can give us a 25 percent boost in happiness says gratitude expert Robert Emmons, Ph.D. Here are ways to be more grateful and happier.| Virtues For Life
