This section will include things that will help to improve your mind, body and spirit.
Tips: Avoid negative people; while learning to deal with difficult personalities! It’s my birthday month so to celebrate; this months tip is a two for one. Look the world is just not perfect. Have you ever been around a person that … Continue reading Tips: Unlocking The Light From Within
81-100 some of the intangible things that make up the pieces of me Well we have reached our last 20 and I am so proud of those who stuck with the activity. I look forward each month to the e-mails and how much you have taught me about myself through exploring with me. For those that followed along and didn’t want to share, I appreciate you as well. I hope this has been a helpful activity. I had such a good time doing this activity. So let’s wrap this up. In the last blog we talked about something we could … Continue reading Pieces of Me: 81-100 some of the intangible things that make up the pieces of me
71-80 some of the tangible things that have added to me Have you ever heard someone say, “I need something tangible”? The truth is, everyone is made up of things you can touch or feel. When we think about our daily activities and things we just have to have, we think of love, friendship, companionship and all that good stuff. But tell me part of you doesn’t think about that favorite purse that just makes you smile, the lipstick that makes you look like a million bucks or in my case those loud color shoes that match absolutely nothing I … Continue reading Pieces of Me: 71-80 some of the tangible things that have added to me
61- 70 are some of the personality traits that make me up Characters or personalities are funny. I once worked with a young lady who spent her days defining herself as shy, but half of the time she is loud, rude and at time plain ugly towards others. When I approached her about this behavior she kindly told me, “I am shy in my family.” The reality was she was right, because her family members were very outgoing in comparison to my client. Many of us define our personalities based on our experience in our worlds and that may not … Continue reading Pieces of Me: 61- 70 are some of the personality traits that make me up
When it seems that you just can’t do it There is Always Hope Over life we have a list of areas that we would like to change and in many cases we try so many things to improve; yet nothing prevails. Maybe you’ve been trying to get fit, improve your interpersonal skills change your career, save money, get organized or any list of meaningful self-improvements. This unhealthy pattern becomes heart wrenching and darn right frustrating. You wonder why even with your best intention; you just can’t get the result you want out of life? There is the real chance that … Continue reading Self-Improvement Made Easy: Self Sabotaging
41-60 are some of the things that I do to express who I am Express yourself! I believe that your actions will always speak louder than your words. When people hear you say, “I love to dance”, but see you holding up the wall at a party; please don’t get mad when no one believes you love to dance. I’m not saying you should be on the floor all night, but I am telling you, if you’re in the club you might as well dance. So how do you love something and never do it? Do what you love. 41-60 … Continue reading Pieces of Me: 41-60 are some of the things that I do to express who I am
Happiness 101: The Lost Chronicles Something in the Air Smells like Happiness!! Have you ever walked into a room or space and it just feels right? I mean, you can just feel a lift in your spirit. The smell of happiness just appears to be in the air. It has been scientifically proven that certain scents or smells boost your mood. Every now and then we need to take the simple steps to refresh and renew our serenity. Filling your home with floral and herbal scents will do just that. Normally I give self improvement tips that deal with working … Continue reading Happiness 101: The Lost Chronicles Something in the Air
31-40 are some of the things that helped build my joy The word build is used to describe something being constructed or formed. When I think of what builds my joy, I think of actions and others. What is your joy constructed from and how often do you make sure to partake in these things? 31-40 are some of the things that helped build my joy 31. I am a risk taker (mostly when it fits my dreams) 32. I can be open to new things 33. But then again I can be closed if I feel unprepared; I mean … Continue reading Pieces of Me: 31-40 are some of the things that helped build my joy
21-30 are some of the things I’ve learned and adjusted over time to fit my joy I remember when I was in high school; I was so Pro-Black that it came off as anti-everything. I look back at that stage with such admiration because it was the first sign that I could receive information and it actually created an emotion that led to action… how else would I have become an advocate? Sounds silly, but over time I was able to find a Love of Being Black that didn’t isolate others or deny my feeling. Growth is learning to adjust … Continue reading Pieces of Me: 21-30 are some of the things I’ve learned and adjusted over time to fit my joy
11-20 are some of the thing that feed my joy At some point in our lives we have to learn how to define what makes us happy. This section gives us a chance to look at what feeds our joy; is it, a character trait or a simple action. Make your list and then ask yourself how often you feed your joy. 11-20 are some of the thing that feed my joy 11. I am full of love 12. I am painfully honest 13. I am a supporter of what is good/ right 14. I love feeling, happy so I … Continue reading Pieces of Me: 11-20 are some of the thing that feed my joy
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