Don’t give up when you still have something to give. Nothing is really over until the moment you stop trying. Don’t be afraid to admit you are less than perfect. It is the fragile thread that binds us to each other.
Don’t undermine your worth by comparing yourself with others. It is because we are different that each one of us is special. Don’t set your goals by what other people deem important as only you know what is best for you.
Don’t take for granted things closest to your heart. Cling to them as you would your life, as without them life is meaningless. Don’t let life slip through your fingers by living in the past or for the future. By living your life one day at a time, you live all the days of your […]
Sometimes the weekends are not as restorative as they should be. This weekend plan out your time so that you do things for yourself.Take a walk, phone a friend, read a book, meditate or do whatever it is that makes you feel good physically and mentally. Taking care of yourself is not selfish, it is necessary.
“You are you, I am me, I let you go and now I am free.” Use this mantra to distance yourself from people or situations that cause you worry, upset or distress. This mantra used consistently works well to create a space between you and the source of your stress.
It is ok to have goals and to want things from life in general, but these things may take time to achieve. In the meantime the best way to promote a feeling of well being and contentment is to cultivate a sense of gratitude for what is good in your life NOW.
Comparing and despairing is a form of negative thinking, seeing the good and positive aspects in others and comparing ourselves negatively against them. So this week BEWARE of the comparison trap and step away from this negative cycle.
We live with ourselves 24/7 and frequently spend much of the time being self critical. This weekend begin to notice the critical comments and try to substitute them with positive statements about yourself.
“You will never be alone if you become your own best friend.” This week be as polite, kind and nice to yourself as you are to others.
I have desire to fit in. No plans to walk with the crowd. I have my own mind, heart and soul. I am me and it has taken me years to realise how important that is. (R.M Drake)