A major part of getting and keeping the love we deserve is being secure in the knowledge that we deserve love. This means being secure in ourselves and who we are. Trusting our own judgment creates security and builds positive self-esteem. Learning how to trust ourselves begins with gathering objective facts. One thing that...
Are you getting the love you deserve? Most people do not consider whether their loving relationships are giving them the love they deserve. This is just not something we typically contemplate. Do your love relationships (this includes family, friends, and romantic partners) provide you with evidence of being loved? What constitutes evidence of being...
While working toward goal achievement, it is important to include days of rest and reflection. Goal achievement does not need to be a grind to be successful. Goals are more likely to be achieved when we can do so with fun and joy in our life. This means that when we are crafting the...
After defining a short-, medium-, and long-term goal, it is time to review and determine if each step of that plan is bulletproof. This is the realty check. It is tempting, and natural, when goal planning to assume that everything will go perfectly. This means that we do not consider potential obstacles (“what if...
Now that we have reflected on what mini goals we have and the benefits they provide to the here and now, it is the perfect time to break down our goal into short-, medium-, and long-term goals. Every long-term goal should have a clear beginning (short term), middle (medium term) and end (goal achievement)....
Building on last week, we are going to explore why we want to achieve the goals we set. Let’s bring forward the questions of last week and really explore our answers. Let’s start by considering: What will our goal give us in the here and now while we are working to achieve it? Goals...
January is the perfect time to reflect on goal setting. Setting a goal is very different than making a New Year’s resolution. Resolutions are often created out of what we think we are “supposed” to accomplish. Successful goal setting is not about what we “should” do or what we are “supposed” to do but...
News year’s resolutions are a custom that many use to make self-improvement goals. This time of year brings goal-setting into mind, but goal-setting can be tricky. Knowing what goals to set and how to go about achieving them can be challenging. One of the biggest challenges is setting realistic goals that are truly meaningful....
With the season of giving in full swing, it is easy to forget about ourselves and become over-extended. That is what makes this week the perfect week for a home spa day (or a spa day out). A spa day is about pampering yourself in whatever way speaks to you. Some people like to...
With the holiday season in full swing, it makes sense to consider our physical health. This is not code for considering our weight. Healthy bodies come in all shapes and sizes, and I think body positivity is a must! For those of us with chronic illness, “healthy” can be relative, but it is usually...