A dampened mood is a fierce opponent. Going into a new day with a head full of gloomy thoughts and worst-case scenarios will undoubtedly ruin it. Negative emotions can at times be so powerful that they narrow your field of vision until all you see are fewer opportunities, fear, and anxiety. The good news is … Read more
Every day can seem like there are new things to learn, numerous facts to remember, and many jobs to get done. While we usually thrive when faced with such challenging situations, hardly anyone is immune to questioning their capabilities under pressure. Uncertainty can overcome and paralyze you unless you take steps to help yourself. Using … Read more
Bible journaling, note-taking, and highlighting in our bibles are common things among believers. Much like a student with college textbooks, bibles for us are the textbook of our faith. We feel the Bible is our Basic Instructional Book for Living Everyday. With the Bible’s vast importance, we understand the desire to know “is Bible journaling disrespectful.” Of … Read more
Being physically ill or dealing with mental issues can be tough for anyone. When my old friend was sick, I would tell silly jokes and send her stupid memes. I would do whatever I could to take her mind off of the situation. She needed to know that a good laugh could go a long … Read more
A relationship between any two people will experience highs and lows. Be they family dynamics, workplace dust-ups or with a partner… there will be times when sharing a portion of your life with someone will result in stress between you and that other person. This is especially problematic in romantic relationships as the home is … Read more
Do you think that your parents knew exactly how to raise you, what skills to give you or how to teach you? Probably not… mine certainly weren’t perfect. Most parents lack the know-how of raising a well-adjusted child and you may lack life skills like confidence, self-belief and forgiveness as a result of it. Think … Read more
The daily routine of working, along with managing and troubleshooting life, can be overwhelming at times. In fact, it often makes it hard to quiet your mind. I know that’s the case for me. In a world where success is measured by how much you have, it’s easy to feel guilty or lazy if you’re not constantly … Read more
If you are like me you know there is only so much you can control throughout the day. What I can control is the way you think and how I perceive the world around you. Sometimes it’s easy to let the stress of the world seep in and affect your mindset. That said, with the … Read more
When someone has caused us pain, it is only natural to harbor resentment against the individual. However, holding a grudge keeps negative emotions locked away. The bitterness leaves you with stress, depression, and loss of hope in people. You should not and cannot allow any such individual to hold this kind of power over you. … Read more
Have you ever searched for the perfect words to say to offer encouragement to someone recovering from surgery? Recovering from surgery can be a difficult process. And as a caring person, you want to be a source of positivity and support… but are desperately afraid to say the wrong things or offer them more “cookie … Read more