What is gratitude? Well, in the simplest sense, gratitude is a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation. It’s what naturally happens when you focus positive energy on the things in your life. Gratitude sends out loving kindness and returns the love back to you. There are many studies that show that being grateful increases well-being and […]
Practicing Gratitude Even When Times Are Tough
In my last post we talked about how problems are blessings in disguise. I would like to take this idea a step further and ask: what if instead of being dismayed by our problems we were instead grateful for them? What if we practiced gratitude every time we had a problem and thanked the Universe? […]
When Problems Are Blessings In Disguise
It has been said that some of the biggest problems people face can end up being the greatest blessings in disguise. Of course in the middle of difficultly and strife, it is very hard to see this as true. However, when you look back at some of your hardest moments years later, they seem to […]
Ways To Know If You Need A Therapist Or Coach
Most people probably don’t realize this, but embarking on therapy is a natural part of living your best life. For most people, getting help for navigating through life is absolutely essential, whether you read books, seek professional counseling or coaching, attend inspiration seminars, or talk to friends or spiritual leaders. It is very hard to […]
Setting Goals And Asking For What You Want
Setting goals does not have to be a chore. In fact, if you’re setting the right goals, they should make you feel energetic and excited. If you have no idea what your goals might be, think about what is missing in your life, what ideas or thoughts keep nagging at you, and what could you […]