It’s said that “if a goal doesn’t scare you, it’s not worth doing.”
That’s a good thing right? Because how many of your goals scare the shit out of you?
In fact how many of us have goals so scary that they seem too big to conquer; therefore where does one even begin. Call it what you will, I know in this arena I am not alone. (more…) read more →
When was the last time you felt motivated to start something, anything, and followed it all the way through to completion?
Be it a weight loss goal, new exercise regime or food plan. Or perhaps you want to write more, keep your room clean or get your taxes done.
If you’re like me (and almost every other person on the planet) then you know that staying motivated to accomplish any goal, no matter how big or small can feel like one of the most daunting tasks there is. (more…) read more →
The reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind-the- scenes with everyone else’s highlight reel. – Steven Furtick
It has been referred to as FakeBook. It is not that the pictures and posts we see are not real; it is the stories and assumptions we make about those pictures and posts, are not.
Case in point…
I recently saw a picture posted in my newsfeed. It was an engagement photo of a couple who had married about 6 months prior. Immediately I heard my mind think “They must have the best relationship,” in a woe is me sort of tone.
I had to Stop. Breath. And Get Real. (more…) read more →
“Ugh! And I was having such a good day!”
In a split second the status of a day can flip. The best day ever can quickly go down the drain, for some of us more easily than others. A rude remark or flat tire can ruin a day as quickly as a free cup of coffee can brighten one.
However we must always remember that is it us, not our circumstances that determine the ‘goodness’ of our day and life. This, however, is much easier said than done . An innocent “Don’t let it ruin your day,” is much easier said by the person unaffected. So here are some easy and almost too simple tricks to ensure more happier days, no matter what happens. (more…) read more →
I don’t remember any thoughts about it. However I do remember sitting at my Corporate America desk in NYC when I Googled “Meditation in New York.”
The first link in the search was Meditation and Buddhism in New York City. I attended a class that very same week.
I loved it. In those classes I felt calm and connected. I felt like my entire life made sense and that anything thrown my way, I could handle. Even if it was the size of a boulder and thrown at me by my boyfriend at the time.
See, He was the reason I started meditating.