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I like to choose 1 word to be my focus and anchor each year. This year I wanted to learn how to find peace in my everyday life. The word I chose is "dauntless". I used to struggle a lot with of fear of rejection, perfectionism and self-doubt. I knew in 2013, it needed to end. You see, I turn ... Views: 1102
At one time or another, we have to deal with negative influences. You know the people…the ones that are discouraging you from your ultimate goal.
Here are a few ways to deal with “negative nellies” in a positive manner. The important thing to remember is that your attackers are acting ... Views: 1100
Babies are hyperactive and excited most of the times, so it is important to calm them with the right options. Crib sleeping is the best option to calm your little ones. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, babies should always sleep alone, in a crib or in the bassinet. Babies who ... Views: 1099
Lots of people talk about the importance of learning how to build confidence, but they just talk in circles without ever getting to the “how to’s”. Personally, I find that extremely frustrating! I recently read a great book called the Right Questions, by the late Debbie Ford. She challenged ... Views: 1091
Cooking food could at times be challenging for one.
One simply wonders about the right kind of recipes one should go for.
A significant challenge in this regard is whether all the people at the table are going to like a dish. And otherwise, you might have to prepare multiple dishes.
Now ... Views: 1086
As you look at setting different goals in life, I want to encourage you to look at who you need to be rather than just what you need to do. Behavioral changes alone, don’t last. It’s only when we make real, internal changes in who we are that change is maintained. A critical aspect is making ... Views: 1085
Software and computers-vinyl cutter Computers-vinyl printer wires besides computer USBs are accustomed to making an association by the vinyl printer cutter & the symbol making software in exceptional data formatting are required set up in the personal computer. This implicit software is ... Views: 1080
Kids, especially boys, can have extremely high energy levels that might be difficult for you, as a parent, to keep up with. So you might be wondering what kinds of fun, engaging activities they could partake in that will keep them occupied and out of trouble. Here are three good choices.
1. ... Views: 1079
It’s real easy as a mom to focus on everyone else’s needs. We want everyone to be happy and feel loved. But neglecting yourself doesn’t lead to much balance in life for you. I can hear it now – “Me? I don’t have time to think of me. I’m fine.” Really? If you think your needs are any less ... Views: 1078
Here are some strategies to transform stress into ease and empowerment:
T- Transcend from role to role way of relating to connect soul-to-soul. Be in
service to others without sacrificing your integrity by being authentic in your
communication and acting from ... Views: 1078
Have you ever thought that which is exactly the thing that best represent your personality? Without any doubt, it is your wardrobe and choice of outfit that you wear. Clothes reveal your moods, personality, upbringing, and aptitude towards life before you utter a single word. People later come ... Views: 1077
I had a difficult decision I was struggling with last month. I kept spinning my wheels going round and round trying to make a decision about moving forward. I kept lamenting: “How can I build confidence in making this decision?” I was stuck in this cycle for over 2 months. I’d been actively ... Views: 1077
We’re continuing our discussion of successful ways to achieve what’s truly important to you. Rather than just focusing on set tasks and trying to push your way through, I’ve been sharing the importance of being a different you prior to starting the tasks. This week, I want to talk about ... Views: 1077
Leaving a legacy we can be proud of is a huge part of the mission of Vibrantly Live. Part of doing that is teaching the importance of self-care not only for us, as moms, but also for our children.
Self-care allows you to be in the right frame of mind to handle life’s every day stressors. If ... Views: 1076
Peace of mind can come from all sorts of places, but it definitely doesn’t come from assuming things about other people. We jump to conclusions all the time when it comes to people. These assumptions can get us in all sorts of problems. One of the most common errors is assuming someone is or ... Views: 1073
Most busy working mother feel angry at times. Anger is an emotion that tells us that something is wrong. It may even help us to get out of dangerous situations, but sometimes the threats are just perceived and anger is not an appropriate emotion.
Anger itself is not the main problem though. ... Views: 1068
It really isn't such a big mystery.
When my family and I moved back to South Florida from Texas, people wanted to know "why?". Everyone thought there was a big juicy story to be told.
But, the bottom line was that it was simple. We did not enjoy living in Texas. Now don't get me wrong; ... Views: 1065
Resentment. It’s such an ugly word. You don’t usually think of it when considering how to find happiness! But it’s critical to the process! Let me show you how…
What causes resentment? Feeling taken advantage of! As moms, this could be considered a daily occurrence if we’re not in the ... Views: 1063
Premenstrual syndrome-- the collection of symptoms related to the menstrual cycle-is so common that many women consider it to be a "fact of life". The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists estimates that 85% of women in their childbearing years suffer from at least one symptom. A ... Views: 1063
“Fortunate, indeed, is the man who takes exactly the right measure of himself and holds a just balance between what he can acquire and what he can use.” – Peter Latham
What is the balance of life? What does the balance of life mean to you? Is the balance of life the same to everyone? I ... Views: 1058
It’s early. I can hear the birds chirping outside while sipping my coffee. I have the whole day ahead of me. There are things I’d love to do, and things I have to do. Then it dawned on me. If I have access to the control panel of this ride, then maybe I should begin my day in a more empowering ... Views: 1058
Starting a home based business is something many think about doing and in today's crazy global economy,it seems everyone needs either extra income, or an alternative to the traditional "9-5" J-O-B.
Having been down that road, I would like to share some tips that you should know that may help ... Views: 1058
Do you know what you want to do with your life?
Really know?
Do you want to start your own business? Ready to join the ranks of famous entrepreneurs? Entrepreneurs, who set their own hours, make the amount of money they desire, and spend more time with their family. Entrepreneurs who make ... Views: 1055
When challenges arise we need to decide!
To take a survival approach to a challenge means to look at the challenge from a safety point of view. What are the options that offer the most security? How can I ensure that I, my stuff, my loved ones, and my lifestyle will get through this with the ... Views: 1054
If you are planning to shop for Eid, make certain that you buy quality gifts and materials. Eid is a festival that is close to our hearts and giving and receiving gifts forms an integral part of auspicious occasion. Blessings are the best gifts we receive from our elders, however everyone loves ... Views: 1050
“The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind.” —William James
What we think about, we bring about.
Affirmations are positive phrases that will become truth when repeated and imbedded into the subconscious mind. It ... Views: 1045
This month, I’ll be covering 3 different ways to be happy in the different relationships in your life. It’s something all of us want, but it’s not always the easiest thing to achieve. Why is that? I believe it’s due to assumptions we make.
We’re so quick to assume things – a look means ... Views: 1044
As a single mom who does it all, cooks, cleans, owns a successful business, is the only provider for her child, and now dates, I've been asked, "How do you do it?"
What a great question. Anyone who acts like they have it all figured out and together is not being honest. Even as someone whose ... Views: 1044
I had the best day with B. We decided to go to the zoo for the first time. Although the only thing I think he is really interested in are the fish, I still like showing him different things. I take him out of the stroller to point to an animal, and in a matter of seconds, he makes new friends ... Views: 1039
“How do you find your purpose?” This is one of the most frequently asked questions! All of us what to know that we matter. We want to have an effect on this world. We want to know that everything we’ve gone through in this life was for something and that some type of legacy will be left. The ... Views: 1038
On any given day, most of us dedicate time to our children, spouses, careers, friends, charities, churches, parents, siblings, clients, household activities, and, oh yeah, if there is a little extra time left in the day, ourselves.
So why is it that only a select few of us can make it look ... Views: 1035
To have meaningful relationships we need to feel safe enough to be our true, authentic self. This is why one of the best relationship advice ideas I can offer you is to beware of judging others or assuming someone’s judging you.
They tend to go hand in hand. If you’re a rather judgmental ... Views: 1033
With all the responsibilities we have, wanting a little more peace of mind is a given. But sometimes we don’t have time to even eat! Where will we find time to boost our mental energy? Before you go into panic mode and wish for extra hours in a day, let’s take a step back. Making sure your ... Views: 1030
Last month I had the privilege of attending a conference with 500 other entrepreneurial women from around the world. We were there to focus on developing a life of purpose to serve in a greater way. It was an incredible experience, being in an environment with all of these other powerful women ... Views: 1029
I hear from the women I work with that they just want more of a life of peace rather than all the craziness they experience. What they’re referring to is that they don’t want the rushed, exhausting and stressed out feelings they carry around daily. Sounds good, doesn’t it? But at the same ... Views: 1025
When it comes to chronic disease effecting both women and men, three main processes should be noted:
1. The prevalence of chronic disease is on the rise in both women and men.
2.The prevalence of certain chronic disease is outstandingly more dominant in women.
3. Diseases that just a ... Views: 1025
Most schools around here are back in session at this point. Finding balance in life may seem like a pipe dream for many. I see the harried expressions of moms as they drive their kids here, there, and everywhere. My foot was the victim of a grocery cart incident as a mother was rushing around ... Views: 1019
Title: Backbone Power: The Science of Saying No
Genre: Co-dependency/Stress Management
Synopsis: A No Nonsense approach to Making Decisions. A Self Help Guide to having Backbone and Integrity in all your choices, short term and long term.
Is this decision going to be good for Me? To ... Views: 1018
No one is born a genius. We all have the same set of skill being infants and develop them through our childhood and sometimes even through all our life. Thus, everyone can become a genius with a proper approach to upbringing.
Of course, the responsibility for bringing up a genius totally ... Views: 1014
Happy New Year! Can you believe it’s 2014? With the New Year, many people start wondering how to really achieve goals that are important to them. How about you? Are you ready to make a change or content to just continue floating along?
This month, as we focus on the Vibrantly Live ... Views: 1013
Last weekend I was watching my 3 year old daughter Amelia draw a picture on our chalk board, with a little help from her brother!
Trying to decipher the finished drawing that had lines and circles, I asked ‘is that our garden sweetheart?’
With a shake of her head and in seriousness said… ... Views: 1012
Peace of mind often feels like a pipe dream that other people get to experience. But that doesn’t have to be YOUR reality! It is possible to experience it on a regular basis. You’re probably asking, “How?” about this time, aren’t you?
Peace of mind will never be a reality if you don’t ... Views: 1008
Society puts a lot of pressure on people to fit in. People have a lot of pressure to be perfect not only in their appearance, but also in their conduct and in the way they do things. This desire or pressure to live up to the standards that others put on people can cause an individual to have ... Views: 1006
It is a good idea to have a hot tub installed in your backyard in order to provide you with the comfort of soaking yourself in warm water when you have time to refresh yourself. Though there are plastic hot tubs in the market it is the wooden hot tubs most people buy. In case you are a newlywed ... Views: 1002
Our spiritual life is often see as a taboo subject in “polite company”, but why? Because we have differing opinions? Because it’s a topic people feel strongly about? Sure. But I take a different approach. I think it’s something that needs to be discussed more. It’s only in sharing this ... Views: 1001
Wouldn’t it be great if you could escape the path you are on, and start living the life you have always wanted?
Well, here’s a new path you will have to see for yourself, before you can even begin to accept it’s there.
Live Like The Wealthy
Think of it as your personal roll call: to ... Views: 999
Beauty, this particular term by itself, delivers smiles upon faces of several folks. There would not be any human being with this world who else desires not to become beautiful. Even though there are lots of words which beauty offers much more to perform with internal self also it lies in the ... Views: 998
This month we’re going to take a good look at the Vibrantly Live principle of self-care. Specifically, I want to focus on something we use constantly, and say we never have enough of – ENERGY! I’m going to be discussing 4 different types this month; your physical, emotional, spiritual and ... Views: 995
How can you achieve ideal work/life balance in a 24/7 world?
"There's no such thing as work life balance," declared Sheryl Sandburg recently, best-selling author of "Lean In." "There's work, there's life, and there's no balance."
What do you think?
What are your thoughts about Yahoo ... Views: 994
This article focuses on women and the strong, nourishing love which we have within us. We share all of our unique qualities with others while on our amazing journey through life.
Throughout time men have been the providers and women have been the nurturers. It was when women joined the ... Views: 993