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- Are You Master or Victim of Your Attitude? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Krystal KuehnWe are either the masters or the victims of our attitudes. It is a matter of personal choice. Who we are today is the result of choices we made yesterday. Tomorrow, we will become what we choose today. To change means to choose to change. ~John Maxwell What kind of thoughts come to your mind ...
Views: 2498(2 votes) - Envy & Jealousy - How They Rob Us of Security and Contentment - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2010 from Krystal KuehnAlthough similar in many ways, jealousy and envy are not the same. Deep insecurities often lie at the root of jealousy. When someone is jealous they are afraid of losing something. They try to guard and protect what they fear losing. In doing so, they may become very possessive, competitive, and ...
Views: 3814(1 vote) - Gratitude - The Antidote for Toxic Emotions - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Krystal KuehnYou cannot be grateful and bitter. You cannot be grateful and unhappy. You cannot be grateful and without hope. You cannot be grateful and unloving. So just be grateful. ~author unknown Are you experiencing some toxic emotions like anger, bitterness, irritability, hopelessness or ...
Views: 2604(1 vote) - Gratitude: Thankful for a Healthy Mind & Emotions - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Krystal KuehnI am Thankful for… A Healthy Mind & Emotions If we stop to think about it, there are so many things to be grateful for. As I was reflecting on all the good things, people, and blessings I enjoy, I starting compiling a long list. It seemed it would never end. In all actually, it never will ...
Views: 4508(1 vote) - Gratitude: How It Opens Hearts & Fills Them with Joy - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Krystal KuehnHappiness is itself a kind of gratitude. ~ Joseph Wood Krutch When I first came across this quote, I had to stop and think about it. Why would happiness be a kind of gratitude? According to Webster's Dictionary, to be grateful or thankful is to be conscious of a benefit being received and to ...
Views: 1807(1 vote) - Improve Communication: Are You Listening? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Krystal KuehnCommunication problems are probably the greatest barriers to happy and healthy relationships. Somewhere in the exchange of thoughts and information something goes wrong. Words come out one way and are meant another. What was said is not interpreted in the way it was intended. Some thoughts ...
Views: 1144(1 vote) - Inspirational Way To Start Each New Day! - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Krystal KuehnToday let's concentrate on being happy. Live life like a child! If you capture the spirit of a child, life becomes much easier. Never let life's pressures bring you down! This is the day the Lord has made--we will rejoice and be glad in it! ~Rev Run Take a moment and think about how you began ...
Views: 2094(1 vote) - Love That Never Ends - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2007 from Krystal KuehnIf you were to ask someone if they wanted more love in their life, it is very unlikely that they would say they wouldn’t and that they don’t need any more. That would be like saying you don’t need to ever eat again because you are full. Even if our lives were full of love we would still want ...
Views: 1203(1 vote) - Marriage: Best Friends Forever - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Krystal KuehnWhen people first get married they usually expect their love and commitment to last for a lifetime. Unfortunately, for at least half of all couples it doesn’t. What happens? Soon after marriage couples discover that the bliss of falling in love quickly fades. They no longer see each other ...
Views: 1064(1 vote) - Maximize Your Potential: Use It Or Lose It! - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Krystal KuehnYou have probably heard the expression, “Use it or lose it.” If you ever began an exercise program, played a musical instrument, or participated in a sport, you know just how true it can be. Muscles atrophy without continual use and conditioning. Skill and technique diminish without practice. ...
Views: 805(1 vote) - Overcoming Life's Challenges & Limitations - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Krystal KuehnThere aren’t too many things in life that ever stay the same. Sometimes that can be a good thing and other times it simply isn’t. Life presents us with new and unexpected challenges that block our goals and force us to make some major adjustments. When we have our eyes set on a goal, we don’t ...
Views: 1973(1 vote) - Pets: How They Enrich Our Lives & Improve Our Health - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Krystal KuehnHe is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. ~unknown Anyone who loves and owns a pet knows the joy of companionship and ...
Views: 3973(2 votes) - Relationship Advice: Love, Couples & Friends - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Krystal KuehnBefore you got into a couples relationship, you had your own friends to hang out with and have fun. You never had to worry about a partner who did not like your friends or did not want to hang out with them. You never had to concern yourself with problems that could arise if you simply wanted to ...
Views: 1710(1 vote) - Self-Esteem: How it Affects Our Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Krystal KuehnThere is overwhelming evidence that the higher the level of self-esteem, the more likely one will be to treat others with respect, kindness, and generosity. ~Nathaniel Branden You may have heard it said that you can not love others if you do not love yourself. Having self-love means you care ...
Views: 3857(1 vote) - Stress Management & Healthy Coping - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2008 from Krystal KuehnDid you ever have so much to do that you didn’t know where to begin? So you just stared at what appeared to be a mountain before you, and you felt totally overwhelmed. Trying to take on too much at once can make you feel like you can’t handle any of it. It causes anxiety, distress and ...
Views: 1171(1 vote) - Taking Care Of Our Bodies - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Krystal KuehnJust imagine for a moment what life would be like if each individual on earth were allowed to own just one automobile per lifetime. Do you think you would be more motivated to take better care of your vehicle—getting routine tune-ups and oil changes, rotating tires, keeping it clean, and so ...
Views: 1960(1 vote) - Thankful Kids R Happy Kids - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Krystal KuehnHow wonderful it would be if we could help our children and grandchildren to learn thanksgiving at an early age. Thanksgiving opens the doors. It changes a child's personality. A child is resentful, negative—or thankful. Thankful children want to give, they radiate happiness, they draw people. ~ ...
Views: 1759(1 vote) - Betrayal: When Someone You Love Betrays You - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Krystal KuehnIt is bad enough when a stranger or foe betrays you, but when it is someone you believed to be a close and trusted friend, partner, or spouse, it is especially hurtful. It might feel like you were taken advantage of, deceived, humiliated, despised, cheated, or stabbed in the back. Oftentimes ...
Views: 62419(2 votes) - Self-Centered & Demanding - When It's All About Me - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Krystal KuehnTo be demanding isn’t all bad, but there are many ways in which it can be unloving. It is one thing to be persistent in asking or requiring something, but excessively demanding one’s own way regardless of others’ rights or how they are treated indicates self-centeredness. Overly demanding people ...
Views: 14746(2 votes) - The One Thing Love Cannot Live Without - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Krystal KuehnWe’ve got this gift of love, but love is like a precious plant. You can’t just accept it and leave it in the cupboard or just think it’s going to get on by itself. You’ve got to keep watering it. You’ve got to really look after it and nurture it. ~John Lennon A special day is set aside every ...
Views: 1901(2 votes) - Infidelity: Is It Selfishness or Survival? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Krystal KuehnI have come across many articles and discussions on infidelity lately and find that there is a consensus. Infidelity, adultery, having an affair, cheating, betrayal... or whatever it is you want to call it, is a growing problem. Why is this? Some say that our culture has contributed to an ...
Views: 5957(3 votes) - Optimism - Simply a Good Attitude - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Krystal KuehnWe are either the masters or the victims of our attitudes. It is a matter of personal choice. Who we are today is the result of choices we made yesterday. Tomorrow, we will become what we choose today. To change means to choose to change. ~John Maxwell What kind of thoughts come to your ...
Views: 1560(3 votes) - Distancing In Relationships - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Krystal KuehnIf someone were to throw a punch at you, you would likely try to defend yourself from getting hit. And if you were to feel the heat of a flaming fire, you would keep yourself far enough away to avoid getting burned. Self-preservation comes naturally as no one wants to experience pain and ...
Views: 11915(4 votes) - Gratitude: Thankful for a Fit & Healthy Body - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Krystal KuehnI am Thankful for… A Fit & Healthy Body The first entry in this gratitude series focused on mental and emotional health. Here I will share my gratitude for physical health which I believe is a very significant part of our overall well-being. We sometimes overlook the mind and body ...
Views: 4013(4 votes) - 3 Things to be Thankful for Today - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Krystal KuehnPracticing gratitude is one of the best habits we can develop. It not only changes our lives, but it affects others around us. Our gratitude is like a positive energy that can inspire and energize others. I knew a woman who always confessed that she had a black cloud that followed her ...
Views: 2186(1 vote) - Depression Counseling: There is Help and Hope - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Krystal KuehnA person can live forty days without food, seven days without water, and a few minutes without air; but he cannot live one second without hope. ~unknown Sometimes life can be so difficult, frustrating, and painful. There are times when we need someone to talk to who will listen, understand ...
Views: 1539(2 votes) - Gratitude for Simple Acts of Kindness - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Krystal KuehnI am thankful... for simple acts of kindness Did you ever go shopping and get a survey request with your receipt? Most people don't take the time to give their input unless it's especially positive or negative. Well, I had one of those especially positive experiences yesterday. I was ...
Views: 1746(1 vote) - Love & Relationships: The Love Test - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Krystal KuehnLove must be learned, and learned again; there is no end to it. ~Katherine Anne Porter When people say "I love you," what do they mean? Perhaps they are referring to their strong emotions, or to a physical love that is passionate and lustful. How often is it a deeper love-a love that is ...
Views: 859(2 votes) - Making Peace With Our Past - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2008 from Krystal KuehnAre regrets, bad memories, or losses keeping you from enjoying each new day? Is the past keeping you from moving into the future with hope and anticipation? I recently heard a man say that it was not until he made peace with his past that he truly began to live. It changed his life so ...
Views: 1068(2 votes) - Marital Secrets - 7 Reasons We Keep Them - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Krystal KuehnMatt has an online relationship with a woman from another state. It isn’t anything serious, so why worry his wife? Katie has been hiding her spending sprees from her husband that has put them into serious financial debt. She is afraid if he finds out he will never forgive her. Jason never told ...
Views: 2049(1 vote) - Never Give Up - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Krystal KuehnLife can be hard, unfair, painful, and confusing. Sometimes it is overwhelming and we feel defeated. We may face situations that we do not think we can overcome and we just want to give up. We may lose faith and give up on ourselves, on others, and sometimes on life itself. Following are ...
Views: 1689(1 vote) - Teen Depression Therapy: Helping Teens & Children Overcome Depression - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Krystal KuehnDepression is very serious and often goes untreated in children and teens. Symptoms are commonly overlooked or minimized as part of growing up or something that will pass with time. Child and teen depression has a negative impact on development, school performance, and relationships. ...
Views: 2632(2 votes) - The Best Way to Make Yourself & Others Happy - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Krystal KuehnWe make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. ~Winston Churchill We live in a give-and-take society. When we give, we usually expect to get something in return. But sometimes we give for the sheer joy of giving. We don’t expect anything in return. It just makes us feel ...
Views: 1648(2 votes) - Employed for Life & Never Out of Work - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Krystal KuehnThank God every morning when you get up that you have something which must be done, whether you like it or not. Work breeds a hundred virtues that idleness never knows. ~Charles Kingsley Work keeps our minds occupied. It forces us to set and meet goals that lead to a sense of ...
Views: 1513(9 votes) - Relationships: What Others Love & Remember Most About Us - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Krystal KuehnPeople will forget what you did; people will forget what you said; but they won’t forget the way you made them feel. ~unknown We all love to be around people who make us feel good. They may make us laugh and not take life too seriously. Their attitude and perspective may encourage us. They ...
Views: 1569(3 votes) - Stress Management: No Worry, Know Peace - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Krystal KuehnWorry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy ~Leo Buscaglia What is worry? Worry is negative meditation. To meditate is to be occupied in thought, to ponder and reflect. So when we worry, our thoughts are occupied with things that cause us distress, fear, or ...
Views: 1555(3 votes) - Anger Management: What Are You So Angry About, Really? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Krystal KuehnWhen you strike out in anger, you might miss the other person, but you will always hit yourself. ~Jim Gallery Striking out with angry words is the cause of so many relationship problems. Words are powerful. They can encourage, strengthen, and change destinies. They can also destroy ...
Views: 1761(4 votes) - Children & Divorce: Overcoming Challenges & Succeeding in Life - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Krystal KuehnDivorce is a major stressful event for children and adults. To children, divorce is confusing. They have so many concerns and questions about how their lives will change. They cannot control what is happening to their family, and they often think that they are responsible for their parents ...
Views: 2209(2 votes) - If Today was Your Last Day - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Krystal KuehnIt's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth -- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up -- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had. ~Elisabeth Kubler-Ross We all have just one life to live. We ...
Views: 3570(4 votes) - Success Principles: 6 Common Excuses for Failure that can Help You Succeed - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Krystal KuehnNinety-nine percent of the failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses. ~ George Washington Carver There never was and there never will be another person exactly like you. Your way of thinking, your appearance, you inherent talents and interests, your skills are like no ...
Views: 2066(4 votes) - Winning In Life - How to Hit the Target Every Time! - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Krystal KuehnWe are often told to aim high in life, but we must aim at what we would hit instead. A general purpose is not enough. The arrow shot from the bow does not wander around to see what it can hit on its way, but flies straight to the mark. ~Og Mandino We can aim for the stars, but without clear ...
Views: 2082(2 votes) - 5 Parenting Tips for Communicating with Children & Teens - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Krystal KuehnThere is nothing that adequately prepares us for the most important job there is—parenting. Children and teens do not come with an owner’s manual, and most of our training is on the job. With our own parents as our most prominent role models, we tend to repeat what we have learned about ...
Views: 1832(10 votes) - Gratitude & Appreciation: More than Words - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Krystal KuehnAs we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. - John F. Kennedy How trustworthy are our words if there is no action behind them? We can tell our kids not to smoke, but if they see us smoking, can we realistically ...
Views: 3385(5 votes) - Singles: Tips for Finding Mr. or Ms. Right - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Krystal KuehnOne of the most important decisions you will ever make is the decision of who you will spend the rest of your life with. Why is this so important? It is important because the direction of your life will be greatly influenced by that very choice. With time couples become alike in many ways. ...
Views: 3281(8 votes) - Divorce Counseling: Getting Through Divorce with Hope - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Krystal KuehnNo one gets married thinking they will get divorced some day. Most people have goals and dreams of being together forever, raising a family, and sharing life for better or for worse. They plan on being a team, growing together, and supporting one another. But somewhere along the line, they ...
Views: 1608(3 votes) - Stress Management: Managing Stress Before It Manages Us - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Krystal KuehnDid you ever have so much to do that you didn’t know where to begin? So you just stared at what appeared to be a mountain before you, and you felt totally overwhelmed. Trying to take on too much at once can make you feel like you can’t handle any of it. It causes anxiety, distress and ...
Views: 1511(5 votes) - 7 Reasons to Set New Goals - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Krystal KuehnOne thing I absolutely love about a new year, or a new day for that matter, is that it gives us a fresh start to set new goals and implement new plans to pursue and achieve. I have recently set some new goals that have been keeping me very busy, motivated, and excited. One of my many goals ...
Views: 1742(1 vote) - Being True to Yourself and Others - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Krystal KuehnCan love be real without sincerity? Most would agree that sincerity is what makes love what it is. Genuine love is true. And it is true love that we all want. We want to know we are sincerely loved for who we are. We want to know that it is with sincere motives that those who love us say and do ...
Views: 5201(5 votes) - How the Power to Forgive Frees Us to Love - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Krystal KuehnOne of the greatest challenges in loving others is to forgive them when they have wronged us and caused us pain. Every time we are wronged, we have to choose how we are going to deal with the hurt. Ultimately, we have to decide if we will forgive the person or persons who have wronged us, or if ...
Views: 2267(1 vote) - The Challenge Of Waiting In A Fast-Paced World - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Krystal KuehnThere is nothing quite as agonizing as waiting. We wait for people. We wait for reports and news. We wait to get to where we want to go. Waiting slows us down and it also speeds us up. It speeds us up in that we get restless, anxious and agitated. We might become even more motivated and ...
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