Setting Boundaries With Difficult People Setting healthy boundaries is one of the most valuable skills for creating healthy relationships with others and yourself. It can be challenging to set boundaries with difficult people. The idea of boundaries can seem unclear or complicated. Personal boundaries are merely guidelines for yourself about how others interact with you. A boundary isn’t a rule for how others should act. It’s about what you will allow or tolerate. Boundaries put
Your Boundaries Matter: Learning To Say No Is An Important Life Skill
One of the most important boundaries you can set is learning to say “no.” Your boundaries matter. Many of us find ourselves stressed out, over-committed, and involved in tasks that don’t interest us simply because we don’t want to hurt other people’s feelings or let them down. We put other people’s comfort above our own and agree to things we’d rather skip. Let’s examine this destructive habit and why learning to say no is an
The Inner Peace 10-Day Challenge
The Inner Peace Challenge Will Help You Build Resilience, Increase Productivity, & Improve Well-being Welcome to the 10-Day Inner Peace Challenge! The Inner Peace 10-day Challenge journey is designed specifically for you—a passionate, ambitious, and creative individual who is stressed, overwhelmed, or confused. In the hustle and bustle of pursuing your dreams, inner peace can feel hard to find. This challenge is your opportunity to reclaim tranquility and stability, empowering you to travel your path
Sugar And Mood
My friend and colleague Cheryl A. Major wrote a post I want to share. It’s about her inspiring journey from depression to healthy living and the role of nutrition in healing. I know you will like it. ~~~~~~~~ Where to begin… I had no idea all the decades I struggled with depression (many decades) that sugar was a huge factor in my struggles. Not simply a factor but a huge factor. The old adage “you
10 Simple Habits That Support A Successful Fitness Routine
Brenda stared at her reflection in the gym mirror. Her once-toned arms weren’t so tight anymore. The late nights building her business had taken their toll. Her habits for success were directed at her company, not her health. But today, something ignited a spark – a midlife epiphany, a decision to reclaim her health and vitality. Brenda, the online entrepreneur who built empires from scratch, was about to embark on a new conquest: conquering her
Self-Love A Pathway to Personal Power and Inner Peace
Emily is an artist, entrepreneur, and a deeply empathetic soul. Her journey, rich with emotion and ambition, is shadowed by self-doubt and a yearning for external validation. Emily’s days are filled with creativity and building her business. Her life is filled with opportunity and endless potential, yet her reluctance to fully embrace her unique essence holds her back. Before she began her transformative path of self-love, Emily’s world is overwhelmed by her empathy. She feels
Navigating the Holidays When You Don’t Feel Like Celebrating
Michelle planned for her holiday family gathering like she did every year. She cleaned her home, purchased holiday lights, and created a delicious menu. But in the middle of the celebration, Michelle had to excuse herself. She did not feel like celebrating the holiday. She went into the bathroom and started sobbing. Her heart was raw from the loss of a loved one, and she was having trouble feeling happy. What was usually a celebration
Peaceful Holidays: 12 Stress-Free Strategies
With its sparkling lights and joyful music, the holiday season often carries a less talked-about companion: added stress. Eight in ten Americans say the expectations and events around the holidays increase their focus, and many say it causes them to get less sleep. That might include you. Stay tuned for strategies for a peaceful holiday. It’s the time of year when our calendars overflow with commitments, and our to-do lists stretch longer than Santa’s. Getting
5 Self-Care Ideas When You Are on a Budget
Developing a self-care routine doesn’t mean treating yourself to expensive luxuries and spending much money. Proper self-care is more about listening to your mind, body, AND budget and doing what works for you. Below you find five low-cost self care ideas. It’s about showing yourself the love you freely give everyone else and making time to put yourself first. There are plenty of ways you can do this without breaking the bank. Here are 5
Here Are Five Benefits of Implementing a Consistent Self-Care Routine
Consistency is the secret to the benefits of self-care. Consistent self-care allows you to be the best version of yourself. Self-care is simple. It’s all about tuning in to your needs – mentally, emotionally, and physically – and doing things consistently to take care of yourself. It’s about setting boundaries on your time and energy and putting YOU first. It is okay to say no to requests that drain you. When was the last time