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You Are a Work in Progress
You are, just like everyone else, an almost inconceivably complicated mix of abilities and limitations. Instead of dwelling on something you think is wrong and resolving to improve it, take a different approach. Resolve to accept yourself right now as a work in...
How to Be Your Own Biggest Fan
When you’re depressed, it’s easy to take a situation you are uncertain about and come to a negative conclusion. For example, if you aren’t sure why another person is being nice to you, you might assume that the person has a hidden agenda. Any situation can be viewed...
Conviction and Having a “Bring It” Attitude
The word “conviction applies to a lasting, habituated state of mind carried into action. Conviction is the end product, not the starting point, of your choices. But it is the end product of each choice, not of the entire process. When you decide you want to improve...
The Importance of Being Socially Open
One of the best ways to claim your life is by claiming the important people in your life. They are just waiting for you to reach out to them. Depression can pull you far into yourself, and it leads you to believe that you might be a burden if you lean on others. This...
How to Be an Optimist
Winston Churchill said a pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity, and an optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty. Oscar Wilde said that the basis of optimism is sheer terror. George F. Will said that the nice part about being a pessimist is that you...
How to Handle Stress When Misfortune Occurs
Misfortune catches all of us at some point in time. It can happen to the best of us- no matter what you’ve done to make your life the best it can be. But, when misfortune does strike, it can bring you down. It may ever bring you down to the lowest you have ever been....
5 Ways to Find Success and Happiness in the New Year
1. Focus on what matters to you. There is no point in competing in a game that you don’t really care to win. Don’t allow your resolutions and expectations to become anything but deeply personal reflections of what matters most to you. Many of us are constantly in a...
Positive Thinking and Your Health
Making an active choice to think positively can affect your entire life. Thinking positively can lead to positive emotions which are associated with better overall health and life satisfaction. Below are some ways you can use thinking positively each day and start...
Avoiding Fall Run Down
As fall makes its way back around, it brings all of those fun fall activities with it. Pumpkin/apple picking, sports games, holiday preparations, etc. This time of year is fun and festive, but it is important to have set boundaries for yourself. It is possible to...