7 REASONS WHY LOVE IS SO IMPORTANT

Love makes you feel connected to another person.To love another person and have that person love you back affects your whole outlook on life in a positive, profound way. This includes all forms of love: friendship, romantic, familial. Love makes you feel as if you can do anything.It gives you courage to try things you didn’t think you were able to do or didn’t think yo even wanted to do. You feel motivated to improve your life, set goals, accomplish new things. Love inspires you.Love makes you come alive and gives you a bright, optimistic attitude. It fills you with … Continue reading 7 REASONS WHY LOVE IS SO IMPORTANT

HOW TO BE A WINNER EVERY TIME

Winning always begins with attitude. Right from the start, your outlook is positive because you know you’re going to be a winner regardless of the results. You realize that winning is important but even more important is effort. If you work hard and give your very best effort, you will, without question, be a winner. Winning is not about winning. It’s about wanting to win. It’s about desire. It’s about determination. It’s about being motivated to reach the finish line. It’s about not giving up. It’s about falling down, getting back up, and having the courage to keep on going. … Continue reading HOW TO BE A WINNER EVERY TIME

WHERE YOU CAN FIND THE SPARK THAT WILL LIGHT YOUR FIRE

Deep within you lies a fire and the smallest spark will ignite that fire. It only takes one small spark. But when that fire ignites….POOF! POW! Your whole being will change. You will come alive. You will see things differently. Suddenly everything will seem possible. And if you listen carefully, you will hear that fire deep within you whispering softly, “Good things can happen. Things can be different. There’s hope. Your whole life can light up. It can change. Believe that things are possible because they are. But you must light the fire that’s within you. It’s up to YOU … Continue reading WHERE YOU CAN FIND THE SPARK THAT WILL LIGHT YOUR FIRE

BELIEVE IT OR NOT, DOING NOTHING CAN BE PERFECTLY OKAY TO DO

Our life can get so busy and complicated that we feel guilty if we stop and do nothing. Ever feel that way? If so, keep this list handy and read it the moment you start feeling guilty about doing nothing. Happiness is doing nothing and then resting afterwards. It’s better to be doing nothing than busy and still doing nothing. Some say nothing is impossible. Prove them wrong. Some say doing nothing gets you nothing. Don’t let them know it gets you joy. Let people know how difficult it is for you to do nothing because you never know when … Continue reading BELIEVE IT OR NOT, DOING NOTHING CAN BE PERFECTLY OKAY TO DO

HOW TO BE MORE HUMBLE – A HIGHLY ADMIRED VIRTUE

Humility is one of the most appreciated and admired qualities in individuals. People are drawn to individuals who are secure within themselves and have no need to be boastful. Rather than flaunt and brag about what they have done, humble individuals let their actions speak for themselves. If you would like to be more humble (And who doesn’t need a little more humility?), here are 10 things you can do: Be willing to put others first. Take the time to be considerate and listen to others. Never dominate conversations. Have the courage to say what’s on your mind but do … Continue reading HOW TO BE MORE HUMBLE – A HIGHLY ADMIRED VIRTUE

10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FEAR – HOW TO OVERCOME IT

Fear exists to keep you safe. It’s a tool you can use to make better decisions. It isn’t designed to make you inactive but to help you get the results you want. So embrace fear as something your brain is telling you there is something significant for you to overcome. It helps to name your fear, to clearly identify it. Know exactly what it is you fear. Talking with others about what it is you fear helps you put into words why you are afraid. The more you can verbalize your fear the more you can face it. Ignoring fear … Continue reading 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FEAR – HOW TO OVERCOME IT

HOW TO BE INSPIRED – START YOUR DAY WITH JOY

Arise! Awake! Start your day by giving thanks that you’re alive. Pain may endure for the night but joy comes in the morning…if you allow it. If you choose it. Joy comes from the depths of your soul and becomes a light that the darkness in the world cannot extinguish. There is power in joy. There is inspiration in joy. Joy empowers you to dream, to hope, to believe that your day is going to be productive and that good things are going to happen. Inspired by the joy that is within you, think about how privileged you are to … Continue reading HOW TO BE INSPIRED – START YOUR DAY WITH JOY

12 THINGS TO ALWAYS REMEMBER

1. You were fearfully and wonderfully made – you are special.2. You can’t change the past so let go and move on.3. Everyone’s journey is different – choose the road less taken.4. Happiness is found within – it’s a choice you make.5. Never let other people’s opinions determine yours.6. Never stop dreaming – dreams give your life purpose.7. Always maintain healthy boundaries – stand up for yourself.8. Treat others the ways you want to be treated.9. Life is a gift – appreciate it and give it your best effort.10. Love and be kind to others.11. Love yourself and celebrate often … Continue reading 12 THINGS TO ALWAYS REMEMBER

HOW TO FIND YOUR TREASURE: HERE’S WHERE IT IS

It’s in the mirror. Look closely at the image. The real treasure is YOU. You don’t have to search further. In the cemeteries is buried an enormous treasure of untapped potential—people who never realized their worth. How sad. Don’t be one of them. Dig into your potential and use it. It’s in the love you receive.Cherish the love you receive. To be loved is truly a treasure because love is patient, it’s kind, it always trusts, it always protects, it always perseveres, and it never fails. It’s in the present.The gift of time is a treasure. You have been blessed … Continue reading HOW TO FIND YOUR TREASURE: HERE’S WHERE IT IS

HOW TO OVERCOME LONELINESS: 5 EASY THINGS YOU CAN DO

According to the AARP, one third of the people over the age of 45 regularly experience loneliness. A study done at Brigham Young University found that loneliness increases death at a rate on par with smoking and twice as much as obesity. Other recent studies have noted that loneliness can impact how our immune system functions, damage sleep quality, and put us at risk of heart disease. So what can be done about loneliness? Here are 5 easy things you can do. Practice some self-kindness. Engage in some self-care. Don’t just sit and feel lonely. Give yourself a break. Actively … Continue reading HOW TO OVERCOME LONELINESS: 5 EASY THINGS YOU CAN DO