by hope | Sep 24, 2022 | Inspirational
It’s a universal law—like gravity—that we attract what we focus on. So, if you do not see results in your life, it’s likely because your attention is elsewhere. Maybe you’re focusing on what you don’t want instead of what you do want. Maybe you’re trying to manifest your goals from a place of lack instead of abundance. Whatever the case may be, the key is to get back into alignment with what you desire. Here are four steps to help you do just that.
1. Get clear on what you want
The first step is to get clear about what it is that you want to manifest in your life. This might seem like a no-brainer, but it’s essential to be as specific as possible. For example, rather than saying, “I want to be rich,” say, “I want to earn an annual salary of $100,000.” The more specific you are, the better able you will be to create a plan of action and measure your progress.
2. Visualize what success looks like
The next step is to close your eyes and imagine what success looks like for you. What does it feel like? What does it smell like? What does it sound like? Really try to engage as many senses as possible so you can see and feel yourself achieving your goal. The more realistic and vivid the visualization, the better. Tip: It can be helpful to create a vision board or write out your goals in detail to help with this step.
3. Take inspired actions steps
The third step is to take inspired action steps towards your goal. This means taking actions that align with what you want to achieve and that feels good to you. It’s important not to set yourself up for failure by taking on too much too soon or by taking actions that are not in line with your goal. It could be that you finally need to reach out to OH Parsons or hire a trainer. It’s all about ‘doing’ and taking action.
4. Believe that it’s possible (and have faith)
The last and final step is probably the most important one: believe that it’s possible for you to achieve your goal and have faith that it will happen in due time. This might require some soul-searching on your part—especially if you’ve been disappointed in the past—but know that all things are possible for those who believe (Mark 9:23). Trust that the universe has a plan for you and know that everything happens for a reason (even if we can’t always see it at the time). Keep the faith, and don’t give up!
Making it Work For You
Remember, whatever your goal may be, it’s essential to keep these four principles in mind: get clear about what you want, visualize what success looks like, take inspired action steps, and believe that it’s possible (and have faith). By doing so, you will be well on manifesting your dreams into reality!
by hope | Jun 30, 2022 | Inspirational, Mental Health
What is your relationship with yourself?
It may seem like an odd question as most people tend to focus on their relationships with their loved ones or their friends. Yet, believe it or not, according to expert therapists, the relationship we have with ourselves is disintegrating at an alarming rate. Self-esteem issues are more and more frequent, with approximately 85% of people worldwide struggling with low self-confidence. In other words, the relationship you have with yourself is likely to be bad, according to statistics.
Why don’t we love ourselves more? According to Baumeister, our concept of self is our understanding of our personal attributes. The better we understand ourselves, the more likely our self-confidence and sense of self-worth remain intact.
Unfortunately, self-confidence develops in young age, during childhood and adolescence. Therefore, the interactions you have with your parents and social circle at that age will impact your perception of yourself and, in turn, your self-confidence. Children who receive recognition for both their mistakes and their achievements are likely to develop into confident adults with healthy self-esteem. On the other hand, if parents expect their child to achieve an impossible level of perfection and are fast to criticize any mistakes, the child is prone to feel inadequate, not good enough, and not worthy of self-love.
If you’ve grown up in a situation where you have received unfair criticism, you probably find it tough to make peace with some of your personal attributes. But it is never too late for a wake-up call. Learning to love yourself starts today.
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Recover from criticism about your physical appearance
Have you grown up being the chubby kid or the one with the uneven smile? Being at the receiving end of hurtful jokes, even from friends and family, can make it hard to make peace with your appearance. So, it is important to find an objective interlocutor to discuss your worries.
Indeed, if you have experienced people making fun of you for some of your physical features, it can be incredibly difficult to see the real you behind the painful comments. For example, someone who might have been on the heavy side during their school years may still see the image of their old overweight self in the mirror, even though they have long lost all the excess weight. So, the first step in healing your self-esteem is to find someone who will be honest with you and help you. Reaching out to a specialist, such as asking a dentist about your smile, is the surest way to hear an objective answer. More importantly, a specialist can also help you understand your options if you wish to improve features you are uncomfortable with. For example, a dentist could recommend using composite bonding to cover chipped teeth. Making peace with your appearance doesn’t necessarily mean accepting traits you are unhappy about. Things can be changed, and transformations have proven to be instrumental in re-learning self-love.
by hope | Jun 6, 2022 | Inspirational
Happiness is such an important element of our lives. Most of us strive for happiness, feeling content when we achieve it and feeling discontent when we struggle to grasp it. But so few of us make an active effort to let ourselves be happy. This is bizarre. Sure, there are things we need to focus on each day in order to survive – providing ourselves with shelter and the essentials – catering to those we’re responsible for, and more. But you should also place high importance on boosting your own happiness wherever possible. Here are some steps that can help you to achieve this.
Take Some You-Time
Most of our lives revolve around activities and commitments concerning others. We need to go to work. We need to visit family and friends. We need to care for those we’re responsible for. This is, of course, all-important. But you shouldn’t consistently put yourself on the backburner. Instead, you need to make sure that you’re regularly making time for yourself. You-time involves doing exactly what you want every now and then. This could be anything. It could be sitting back and relaxing, grabbing a hot drink, running a bath, or watching a favorite TV series or film. It could be attending a hobby that you enjoy. It could be going for a walk to clear your head. It could be learning a new skill, such as a language or an instrument. The opportunities are endless. What is important is that you simply enjoy some time doing the things you want to do.
Create a Good Work-Life Balance
Way too many of us have poor management skills when it comes to our work-life balance. This is understandable for a number of reasons. Some of us are deeply invested in our work and enjoy the projects we’re working on, so keep returning to the outside of working hours. Some of us work for companies that set unachievable targets and place pressure on overtime. Some of us want to prove ourselves to maintain our positions and make ourselves eligible for promotion or pay rise. Creating a good work-life balance is still important in all of these scenarios. When you work too much, you impede your personal time for activities such as relaxation, socializing, and generally disconnecting. This can result in issues such as burnout, depression, anxiety, and more. It really is important that you set yourself strict boundaries when it comes to your work. Stick to your ascribed working hours and make sure to clock out when you’re meant to. Discuss boundaries with your workplace and ensure you’re only contacted outside of working hours for emergency purposes.
Build Your Own Confidence
Confidence can play a major role in happiness. The more confident and comfortable you feel in yourself, the happier you are likely to be. Now, we live in a world that is built to constantly chip away at your confidence. Companies constantly portray dream worlds and lifestyles to make us discontent with our own to the poi t that we pay for their products. It’s up to you to weigh up what will make you feel more confident and is genuinely worth the investment and what you don’t really need and could happily get by without. You could tackle image issues with a healthy balanced diet, exercise, skincare routines, hair care routines or specialist treatments like finasteride. You could tackle confidence issues such as shyness by challenging yourself and pushing yourself slowly beyond your comfort zone. There are all sorts of steps you can take, as long as they are right for you.
Work On Your Relationships
Our relationships with others have a huge sway on how we experience the world. You can always work on yours to improve them and to leave yourself and the people you regularly engage with happier. Make sure to learn how to properly and healthily resolve conflict. Distance yourself from those who drain you or make you feel bad. Spend more time with those who make you feel good about yourself in a healthy way. Practice introspection. Always work to improve yourself and your ways of communicating. This will help you to grow as a person and can improve your day-to-day existence immeasurably. If you are having ongoing issues with a particular person but don’t want to walk away from them, you could benefit from counseling or pairs counseling.
These are just a few starting points, but each can make all the difference when it comes to improving your daily existence. Give them a go and incorporate them into your lifestyle where necessary!
by hope | May 17, 2022 | Inspirational
By now, you will be fully aware that protecting your mental health is just as important as your physical wellness. Keeping stress levels low during daily activities will be one of the most effective ways to make it happen and make life less stressful.
Modern life is stressful, but making a conscious effort to eliminate it through the following ideas should make a world of difference.
Declutter the home
We are all influenced by our surroundings, especially at home. Therefore, taking the time to declutter the home can be the perfect way to also declutter your mind. Your home will feel larger and gain a sense of tranquillity that can significantly enhance your mindset.
The benefits of decluttering the home can also extend to reduced maintenance and cleaning, as well as improved family health. With more time on your hands and fewer illnesses, you’ll be in a far happier place.
Invest in your physical health
Physical and mental health are very closely linked. As such, it makes sense to start exercising more and paying greater attention to your dietary habits. Incorporating workouts into your life, for example, can yield progress within weeks. If you want to make your life less stressful consider getting more physical.
As well as eating the right things and staying active, you should invest in your sleep patterns. Getting 7-9 hours each night, with a regular pattern that avoids screens before bed, you will notice big upgrades. You’ll feel far less stressed as a result.
Alter your relationship with tech to make life less stressful
Modern tech features can have a hugely beneficial impact on daily lifestyle matters. However, we have all experienced stressful moments as a result of tech products too. A little time spent improving device performance levels can work wonders.
Learning how to free up the scratch disk on Mac, for example, can prevent unexpected application closures or the inability to save files. Similarly, removing duplicate files from your hard drive or smartphone’s internal memory can aid speed. Perfect.
Cut down your social media time
We all use social media to keep in touch with friends and stay updated on the latest celebrity news. However, too much time looking at newsfeeds filled with people living their best lives can lead to FOMO and a sense of inferiority. It’s not a good way to live.
Time spent in the digital space may also harm productivity levels or impact your sense of ambition and energy. Therefore, limiting your time on social media may be one of the best ways to reduce your active stress levels.
Stop spending time with the wrong people
A winning support network can be one of the greatest tools for maintaining a positive mindset. Conversely, though, a toxic relationship or friends may cause a lot of stress and prevent you from ever feeling relaxed. You must address this issue ASAP.
It may seem like a drastic measure, but taking a step back is vital. Aside from enabling you to invest less time on the wrong people, it’ll help you spend more time with those who matter most. It can help you feel like a brand new person.
Have a space to relax
When life feels stressful, even a few minutes of meditation or conscious relaxation can make a world of difference. Whether it’s a spot in the garage, backyard, or bedroom doesn’t matter. Creating a spot to practice stress-busting activities is an amazing thing.
It could mean playing a relaxing playlist of music, using deep breathing exercises, or embracing an artistic activity. Whatever it is that brings your headspace into a better place, the benefits of finding this solution are huge.
Find a great work-life balance to make life less stressful
A rewarding career is unquestionably one of the most rewarding things you can achieve in life. But it’s important to remember that the purpose of the job is to fund a better lifestyle. Sadly, it’ll be very hard to make this happen if you’re always working.
Of course, finding a job that you love and feel passionate about will aid the cause. Even so, knowing that you have enough time to enjoy hobbies, family life, and days out will be vital. A chance to relax and refresh your mind is essential for long-term success.
Talk
Whatever you do, it’ll be impossible to eliminate stress entirely. When negativity is kept inside will only enable stress levels to grow. Talking to a mental health expert can be hugely rewarding when tough moments surface. It instantly lifts a weight from your shoulders.
Even if you are simply experiencing short-term stressful moments, talking to friends and family can be very useful. Online and local groups of people going through similar issues will bring immediate and long-term rewards too.
by Hope Zvara | May 11, 2022 | Inspirational
While there are many things you can do to reduce your chances of getting cancer, unfortunately, it is still the reality for millions of people around the globe. Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming and upsetting, and come with a whirlwind of different thoughts. You must seek support after your diagnosis, so you can learn how to manage your new journey, and continue to live your life. If you are not sure where to begin, here are some top tips to help you seek the right support.
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Get a professional opinion
A professional opinion is the best thing to do when you receive your initial diagnosis, or you are worried that you are showing signs of cancer. A professional opinion will make sure you get the correct diagnosis and advice that is tailored to your situation. When you know what type of cancer you have, you can find a specialist who will be able to support you through your journey and provide you with the best treatment available. Always do some research to find the best doctors for your cancer diagnosis, as this will give you a better outcome. They will have extensive knowledge of the type of cancer that you have been diagnosed with, what stage you are at, and create a treatment plan that is best suited to your circumstances. They will advise you of the best treatments available, and the side effects, and help you make better-informed decisions about your care, and how to manage your symptoms.
Be honest
You must remain open and honest about what’s going on, with your loved ones and medical professionals and keep the lines of communication open. You will feel much better and people will be able to support you in the right way, if you don’t try to put on a strong front or hide bad news from people. It can be difficult at first, but facing your reality will get you closer to getting better.
Maintain a healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle, whether you had one before your diagnosis or not, is going to be vital to how you feel moving forward. Eating a healthy diet filled with essential vitamins and nutrients will significantly help your mood, energy levels, and sleeping patterns, which will help you manage your diagnosis and treatment much better. These are all important factors that can significantly impact the way that you feel every day and can cope with stress. If you feel up to it, and your medical professional has approved it, you may decide to participate in regular exercise. This is a great way to keep your body healthy, make you feel better and stronger, and help you to live longer. A healthy lifestyle is an important way that you can maintain control of this new journey you are embarking on, and help increase your chances of recovery. It can also serve as a great escape and a way to deal with the stress and emotions you are inevitably going to experience.
Go to support groups
While you should keep your friends and family members close and confide in them, it can be especially helpful to seek out a support group in your local area. A support group is filled with people who are in the same boat as you and are going through the same things. This can be a great way to come to terms with your new diagnosis, learn about others’ experiences with their diagnosis to help you, share your feelings and experiences that might be too difficult to share with friends, and feel comfortable and supported in an environment filled with like-minded people who understand what you are going through. This can help combat loneliness and poor mental health, and reduce stress.
Try to live your life as normal
You must try to live your life as normal as possible. You should balance this with making adjustments where necessary, that are going to make your life easier and more accessible. But for the most part, you should take it a day at a time, and stick to your habits and routines. This will help you cope better and stay strong during stressful times. If you drop your normal lifestyle, this can lead to feelings of stress and uncertainty, as humans are creatures of habit. Your normal habits can help you feel in control, and reduce overwhelm.
The key to supporting yourself when receiving a diagnosis, is honesty, support and lifestyle choices. If you can make positive choices, you are going to significantly improve the way you cope with your new diagnosis.
by hope | Sep 22, 2021 | Inspirational
It’s so vital that you do what you can to take care of your mental health. If you don’t, you may find that you end up not being able to live your life to the fullest and experience way more stress than you need on a day-to-day basis. If you want to help yourself, then this is the guide for you.
Talk about It
Talking about the way you feel can help you stay in good shape when it comes to your mental health. It can help you deal with the times when you feel troubled, and it can also help you get things off your chest. If you don’t feel comfortable talking about how you feel, this is understandable, so look into other options instead. It may be that you keep a journal or try and meditate when you have some spare time. Either way, if you can focus on yourself and how you feel from time to time, this will help you more than you realize. If you have lost someone recently, it may help to talk with someone at Memorials.com, as they can help you choose a suitable urn or even keepsake.
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Eat Well
Your brain needs a mixture of nutrients if you want to stay healthy. A very good diet for your physical health will be perfect for your mental health, so make sure that you keep that in mind if you want to start taking better care of yourself.
Don’t Drink too Much.
People often drink alcohol because they think it helps them with their mood and relaxes them. Some people drink because they are fearful or lonely, but you have to remember that the effects are always temporary. When your drink wears off, you may end up feeling worse, and you may find that it affects your brain and the rest of your body as well. Drinking is undoubtedly not a good way for you to be dealing with any complicated feelings that you may have, so avoid it if possible.
Keep in Touch
There is nothing better than catching up with someone, but this is not possible all the time. You can give them a call, you can drop a note off, or you can chat with them online if you want. It’s a good idea for you to try and keep the lines of communication open as this will help you get the support you are looking for when you need it. You may even find that you can unload some of the stressed and anxious feelings you are noticing as well.
Ask for Help
Nobody is superhuman at the end of the day. Sometimes people get tired, or they get overwhelmed by what they feel. If this sounds like you, then you need to know when to ask for help. You need to be able to turn to someone, and you also need to know that there is nothing wrong with this.
