Author: Frances Masters
Have you ever noticed how children live in the moment? They never worry about past problems or long-term goals. Being present is a bit like channeling your inner child. Try to let go of the tendency to “do” all the time and simply “be.” Here are eight mindful practices that help engage your “being” mode:...
Read MoreI find it a real joy to work with young people. They absorb information like a sponge and, when they ‘get it’, the moment of insight can be dramatic and heart warming. ‘We’re all worried’ I was contacted by the parent of a 17-year-old boy. ‘We’re all so worried about Ben.’ said the voice on...
Read More[Tweet “‘The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.’ Benjamin Franklin”] A good friend brought me some yellow chrysanthemums for my birthday recently. It was a large bunch, a complete armful of flowers. It was so large, I separated them into two bunches and put one in my...
Read MoreHave you ever left like you were drifting through life like a zombie? Emotional exhaustion can be one of the more serious mental health problems and is characterized by very low emotional strength and feelings. When you are emotionally exhausted, you have probably depleted most of your emotional reserves and you have exceeded your capacity to...
Read MoreMaintaining composure during a heated argument is certainly a challenge, especially for those who tend to anger easily, (You know who you are!), and especially when it’s with a significant other. Here are nine surefire ways to keep your cool and communicate effectively during an argument, so you can walk away with your dignity intact: Step...
Read MoreThe issue of trust and relationships always focuses on the question of whether the partners are faithful enough to one another. But trust within a relationship encompass much more. All relationships that people build are based on trust on the other person’s true intentions. Without trust, there would be no relationship at all. There are various forms...
Read MoreHow many unread emails do you have in your inbox? Dozens? Hundreds? Thousands? If you don’t read an email right when you receive it, will it likely be lost in an ever-growing list? If so, then it’stime to streamline your inbox. Don’t think managing email should be a priority? It is: An overflowing, untamed inbox...
Read MoreLoneliness and, in some instances, seclusion are things that millions of people grapple with daily. Loneliness can be imposed by circumstances such as the death of loved ones, family moving away, work obligations or social anxiety. Loneliness can also be self-imposed in situations where people withdraw from society into a secluded and “atomized” existence if they feel...
Read MoreIt is always said that it is the ordinary people who can do extraordinary things. There are people who simply get ahead and get plans in life accomplished no matter the circumstances and the obstacles in their path. On the other hand, there are people who work hard and do all the right things and still do...
Read MoreConfidence can be a difficult thing to master. Confidence builds confidence and if you’ve recently had a blow to your self-esteem it can shatter your feeling of self worth. Use these 13 quotes about confidence to build your self image and take on the world once more. “Be who you are and say what you...
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