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- How To Have Unsinkable Hope - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Kimberley CohenWhen unsettling times occur, your emotions can get the best of you. Fear and doubt can creep in and the feeling of hope seems to be lost. When faced with a problem have unsinkable hope. Whether it's hope for yourself or another person, it may appear to be out of reach or just beyond your ...
Views: 1332(1 vote) - How To Make Things Right, When Things Go Wrong - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Kimberley CohenHave you ever had one of those days when things seem to go wrong instead of right? Perhaps a conversation you wanted to have doesn’t go the way you intended, or an event gets rained out or doesn’t happen the way you expected, or you are stuck in traffic and you’re going to be late, or the ...
Views: 3427(1 vote) - How To Turn A Bad Day Into A Better One - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Kimberley CohenThere really is no such thing as a "bad" day. There are days that are certainly much more challenging than others, to say the least, but that doesn't make them bad. Know that you can make them better. Days are filled with ups and downs. Some will be exciting, heartwarming, moving, ...
Views: 1385(1 vote) - Love Is Your Choice To Give Or Withhold - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from Kimberley CohenWho would have thought that a little four letter word could contain such magnitude and have an impact on people in ways you never knew were possible. This word is empowering, inspiring, moving, heart warming, humbling, kind, gentle, spoken or unspoken. The word I'm referring to is LOVE. It ...
Views: 1558(2 votes) - Right vs Wrong Decisions - How Do You Know? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Kimberley CohenThere really aren’t right or wrong decisions. There is the choice you make, what transpires when you make it, and what you do from there. When you make a decision and it doesn’t turn out the way you had hoped, it doesn’t mean it was the "wrong" one, or if you would have chosen differently, ...
Views: 3304(1 vote) - Today Is A New Day -- Anything Is Possible - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Kimberley CohenYou wake up; it’s a new dawn, a new day, and yet somehow it doesn’t feel much different than the day before. It’s like today has yesterday written all over it. Not only is it the same routine as the day before with perhaps a few variances here and there, but the feelings of yesterday may have ...
Views: 1660(1 vote) - What to Do When Life Throws You a Curveball - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Kimberley CohenWhat to do when life throws you a curve ball: Keep batting and don't give up. Learn to hit them right out into the stands and run all the bases for a home run. Hear the crowd go wild. Feel the glory inside that you didn't throw down your bat in defeat. We are all pitched a few curve balls ...
Views: 13830(1 vote) - How to Remain True to Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Kimberley CohenWhat does being true to yourself really mean? It means being able to be "you". The real you, whether you’re at the office or at home, or with friends or family, or with your partner or children, or with co-workers or your boss, or even with someone you don’t even know, you can be you. ...
Views: 2950(4 votes) - Stressful Times? 7 Tips to Addding "Ah" Moments to Your Day - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Kimberley CohenAdding "ah" moments to your day is like sipping on a cool glass of lemonade on a hot summer day, or drinking a cup of warm cocoa or tea on a cool winter’s eve, or gazing at the stars in the midnight sky, or paddling a kayak or canoe on the still morning or evening waters. These surreal times ...
Views: 1510(1 vote) - "Ways to Live Your Life - The Sunscreen Song" - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Kimberley Cohen"Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)", or better known as the "Sunscreen Song", was orginally an article titled "Advice, like youth, probably is just wasted on the young" by Mary Schmich in the Chicago Tribune in 1997. This article found it's way onto the internet and was then attributed ...
Views: 1651(1 vote) - 7 Ways De-Stress When Your Buttons Are Pushed - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from Kimberley CohenWhat or who can push your buttons? I can think of a few. What about you? We all seem to have this invisible switch that sometimes gets turned on when something doesn’t go our way or someone upsets us. It’s almost as if we lose consciousness for awhile and this other person temporarily ...
Views: 1644(1 vote) - How To Handle Difficult Family Members - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Kimberley CohenA family may include parent(s), sibling(s), partner, children, aunt(s), uncle(s), cousin(s), grandparent(s), grandchildren, step-parent, step brother(s) and sister(s), foster and adoptive families, and in-laws, to name a few. Whew, that's a lot of people to get along with! Whether you have a ...
Views: 2719(1 vote) - How to Receive the Most From Affirmations - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kimberley CohenDid you know that affirmations can be a powerful and manifesting tool in your life? They are used to aid in healing, for stress and anxiety reduction, meditation, to uplift moods, bring about a desired goals, and enhance your overall well-being. They can create possibilities and positive ...
Views: 1661(1 vote) - Life's a Journey, Not a Destination - Enjoy Your Commute - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Kimberley CohenI was driving on the highway the other day and a sign said, "Enjoy Your Commute". I thought to myself, "Thank-you, I am", and not just the road I was driving on, but the road of life. Sure, there are still moments or days where I feel like I’ve hit a pothole, so to speak, where I wasn’t ...
Views: 1612(1 vote) - How Music Can Enhance Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Kimberley CohenBerthold Auerbach said, “Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life”. I don’t know about you, but music has, and continues to, enhance all areas of my life. No matter what mood or space I am in, I can put on a certain song or type of music and everything seems to just wash ...
Views: 1398(3 votes) - Life is Like a Buffet, Try Something New - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Kimberley CohenOne of the biggest challenges people face today is they feel life is just passing them by. Guess what? It is, unless you are willing to invite life in and try something new. Each day offers us something different if we are willing to see, touch, taste, smell and hear all that life is ...
Views: 2141(3 votes) - Are You Tuned In or Tuned Out About the Words You Choose? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Kimberley CohenThe words we choose to describe ourselves, others, and situations give us hints about what’s working and/or not working in our lives. Or, what’s in harmony and alignment, or in disharmony and out of sync. Some are subtle like a whisper in a gentle wind and others are booming loudly like a ...
Views: 1144(2 votes) - Don’t Wait for Someone or Something to Make You Happy - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Kimberley CohenEarl Nightingale said, "Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now. Don’t wait for something outside of yourself to make you happy in the future. Think how really precious is the time you have to spend, whether it’s at work or with your family. Every minute should be enjoyed and ...
Views: 8621(4 votes) - Emotional Insights - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Kimberley CohenWhen we experience emotions that are fun, joyous, loving, happy, comforting, magical, peaceful, etc. we want to hang on to them like they are our life savers. But when we encounter feelings of anger, doubt, confusion, sadness, depression, anxiety, pain, suffering, etc., we want to cast them ...
Views: 1313(2 votes) - Are You Seeing the Bigger Picture In Life? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Kimberley CohenWhen we are in the midst of a crisis, it’s not always easy to see the bigger picture because we are consumed with emotions and often overwhelmed. At the time you might only be seeing the immediate situation and not the ways you are being supported through this turmoil. We don’t always ...
Views: 10180(4 votes) - What Images Are You Projecting In Your Mind? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Kimberley CohenI love how photographers can capture the magnitude, beauty, force, serenity, innocence, mystery, and inspiration of just about anything in life as they tell a story. There is something magical about photographs where images seem to come alive, where you can feel the essence within the ...
Views: 1344(4 votes) - 5 Steps to Flexible Thinking - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Kimberley CohenSome people are more flexible in their thinking and the way they do things. They seem to flow through changes quite easily and effortlessly whereas for others it can be extremely challenging. If you have ever taken a Yoga class or know a bit about it, you realize that you wouldn’t start at ...
Views: 9599(5 votes) - Slow Down - Don't Miss The Precious Moments In Life - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Kimberley CohenOur days can be busy. In fact too busy sometimes with appointments, house and/or office work, to-do lists, schedules, meetings, racing from one place to another, grocery shopping, errands, planning, etc. If you have children, that can add a whole other dimension to busyness just on it's ...
Views: 1956(6 votes) - Discover How You Can Make The Future Brighter - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Kimberley CohenYou can make the future brighter beginning today. You can be the sun shining through on a cloudy day or the rainbow after a storm. You already have what it takes to do so. Do you know what that is? There are no two greater or endearing qualities than love and kindness. You are an ...
Views: 1100(2 votes) - Are You Listening To What Animals Have To Teach You? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Kimberley CohenAs well as enriching our lives, promoting healing, and emotional well-being, animals can teach us much about ourselves. There is something in relation to the animal kingdom that is fascinating and makes us feel alive, sit in awe, tugs at our heart strings or can leave us feeling fearful. ...
Views: 1286(2 votes) - 7 Steps to a Meaningful Life - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Kimberley CohenDay to day busy schedules at the office and home can leave one feeling as if his/her life has lost meaning. It’s like life has become all work and no play. Deadlines, emails, paperwork, appointments, taking care of others, as well as housework and yard-work can leave you feeling overworked, ...
Views: 1813(2 votes) - 7 Steps to Stop Worrying and Start Living - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Kimberley CohenMost of my life I was a worrier. I worried about everything. I was anxious about my appearance, work, doing well, the future, making mistakes and how they would affect my life, being a mom and then a single mom, what others might think or say about me, flying, etc. Whew, that was a lot ...
Views: 1447(1 vote) - 7 Tips to a Fresh Start - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Kimberley CohenEach minute is a brand new start. Why wait until tomorrow, next week, next month, or next year to start fresh? In any given moment we can check in and see how we’re doing. Are we rushed, stressed, sad, happy, anxious, content, breathing, etc? The question is whether we’re too occupied ...
Views: 3238(1 vote) - Are Life’s Difficulties Getting You Down? Put a Sign on Your Door Gone Fishing - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Kimberley CohenLife’s difficulties are really only as complex, or as simple, as your thinking make them out to be. Sort of like fishing and although I was never a fisher woman, nor do I fish now, I remember fishing when I was young or being with someone who did. There were never any assurances that we ...
Views: 1278(2 votes) - Are You Asking for Feedback In Your Life? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Kimberley CohenOften people are afraid to ask for feedback from their partners, kids, co-workers, bosses, friends, and family because they are afraid of what they might say. Don’t worry, if you ask you have a choice of how you will interpret the comments. You can take them in as negative or positive. You ...
Views: 1119(1 vote) - Are You Celebrating Your Achievements? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Kimberley CohenIt's funny how when we finish school we seem to stop celebrating our achievements. Some daycare centres have a little graduation before the children move into kindergarten. Then you have elementary school, junior high, high school, college and university. That's quite a few graduations ...
Views: 1832(1 vote) - Are You Receiving Feedback In Your Life? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Kimberley CohenIn last week’s newsletter I talked about receiving feedback and the importance of doing so. You have now mustered up the courage to ask and listen to the points of view from others on how you are doing and you’re feeling pretty good about yourself. You are beginning to shift and ...
Views: 1206(1 vote) - Are Your Thoughts In Check? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Kimberley CohenTake a moment and look at your personal, professional and spiritual life; what are your thoughts? Are they positive, negative, neutral, indecisive, anxious, confused, doubtful, hopeful, worried, excited, etc.? There is no better time then right now to start doing regular "thought ...
Views: 1172(1 vote) - Do You Recognize the Priceless Gifts in Your Life? - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2009 from Kimberley CohenThe priceless gifts I’m talking about are so valuable that they go far beyond a price tag. They are the blessings and miracles that occur in our lives each and every day! They are often taken for granted and frequently overlooked unless you are paying attention to these precious gems ...
Views: 1291(3 votes) - Does Today Feel Like a Perfect Day? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Kimberley CohenThe dawn of each new day and each new moment is flawless even when it seems flawed by our thinking and emotions. When things are going well it's easier to say or think, "today is a perfect day", but when times are trying in your personal and/or professional life, it can be difficult to see ...
Views: 1101(2 votes) - How To Start Your Day In A Positive Way - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Kimberley CohenIt's a new dawn, a new day, a clean slate so to speak. You CAN start your day in a positive way! Whatever happened yesterday is in the past. A brand new day that holds promise, new possibilities, and new insights on ways to do or think about things is unfolding before you. A new day ...
Views: 1141(2 votes) - Mind Chatter - 7 Steps To New Mindsets - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Kimberley CohenWhat exactly is mind chatter? Mind chatter are those old tapes of doubt, fear, worry, questioning, second guessing, rehashing, etc., that keep replaying over, and over, and over again. It’s the nattering and nagging thoughts that aren’t productive and often holds you back from your true ...
Views: 1734(1 vote) - Set Aside Your Differences This Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Kimberley CohenWe are all connected to the same consciousness but we’re all different. Could you imagine if we were all the same? What a boring or scary existence that would be. Even though identical twins may look exactly the same, their personalities vary. These differences are what make us all ...
Views: 1568(2 votes) - What Relationship Goals Can Do For Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Kimberley CohenRelationship goals benefit you emotionally and spiritually as well as enrich your day to day experiences and connection to yourself, others, and the divine creator. Many people concentrate on business, personal, or physical goals which are very beneficial, but all too often they overlook or ...
Views: 1493(1 vote) - Do Your Thoughts Need Polishing Up? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Kimberley CohenIf you have ever seen a geode, you would know they look like an ordinary rock on the outside but when broken open, they reveal a beautiful display of crystals. When polished, wow, simply breathtaking. Think of your thoughts like a geode that when opened and polished, they are brilliant ...
Views: 1104(3 votes) - How To Make Use of Too Much or Too Little Time - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Kimberley CohenWe are generally either consumed with too much to do and too little time, or too much time and not enough to do. Where are you? Are you the type of person that is rushing around with a million and one things to do and get done, or are you walking around aimlessly wondering what to do first ...
Views: 1596(5 votes) - Stressed? – It’s Time to Unplug and Reap the Benefits - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from Kimberley CohenIs it time for you to unplug? I mean really unplug. Stop multi-tasking, going, and doing for awhile; just breathe and be. We live in a world of ever growing technology which is absolutely wonderful, but it is important to remember to return to the basics now and then. Make time to enjoy ...
Views: 1015(1 vote) - How to Handle Negative People - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Kimberley CohenDo you put on your running shoes and make a mad dash? Hide behind your desk? Try to stay clear of them, or avoid them all together? Do you sometimes find yourself or your mood changing when you are around them? Maybe you become frustrated, impatient, angry, or you try to change their ...
Views: 2458(4 votes) - Love Life Moment by Moment - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Kimberley CohenWhen we are faced with personal and/or professional challenges, it can be difficult not to jump to the “what if’s” of the future or relive the “should have’s” of the past. When you focus on being here and now, you are living by the invitation of what each moment has to offer. Some ...
Views: 1221(3 votes) - Melt Your Stresses Away With Laughter - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Kimberley CohenLaughter can melt stress away like ice cream on a warm summer day. Victor Borge, known as "The Clown Prince of Denmark" was a extraordinary comedian, conductor and pianist. He said, "If I have caused just one person to wipe away a tear of laughter, that’s my reward". If you haven’t had a ...
Views: 1140(3 votes) - 10 Ways to Minimize Stress During the Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Kimberley CohenJust the thought of the holiday season can create a sense of panic and stress for many people. The added financial expenses, the loss of a loved one or a job, being alone, or not well, can leave one feeling depressed and or stressed. Then there can be luncheons, dinner engagements, ...
Views: 1078(2 votes) - 3 Steps to Change - Ready, Willing and Able - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2013 from Kimberley CohenWe are creatures of habit, and therefore we may forget that we have the ability to change our old patterns, behaviours, and mindsets. Whether it’s things from yesterday, a month ago, or a year(s) ago, it is possible to make some changes starting today. Maybe you have been putting off ...
Views: 1736(1 vote) - Unexpected Changes? What To Do In The Meantime - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Kimberley CohenChanges occur every day in our personal and professional lives. They can be through the death or illness of a loved one, pet, or friend. They can happen in our jobs, relationships, health, finances, where we live, in our communities, or in the world. Sometimes we have control over the ...
Views: 2836(1 vote) - Are You Weighed Down with Emotional Baggage? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Kimberley CohenWhere does all the unwanted baggage come from? It accumulates from old mindsets and beliefs towards experiences in life. If not dealt with, they can turn into resentment, hurt, non-forgiveness, bitterness, disappointment and anger etc. This way of thinking can create patterns and blocks that ...
Views: 1796 - 10 Steps You Can Take When Your Anger Button Is Pushed - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2012 from Kimberley CohenSome days you may feel like you are walking around wearing a sign that must say, "Push My Anger Button". This person, and in some cases more than one person, or even this article may turn your calm into a storm. You were just fine until someone said _______ or did _________, that to you. ...
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