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It’s impossible to think clearly with heightened emotions. Your goal is to stay neutral and reduce emotion so you can get to a more calm place. 5 Tips: 1. Lean toward the side of listening. 2. Validate first, then discuss content. 3. Reduce emotional intensity, then focus on potential solutions. […]

Handling Difficult Conversations (With Loved Ones – 5 Tips)

Pay attention to who you’re around the most and how they make you feel afterward. They may be a factor in why you’re feeling unusually drained. It can be difficult to tell, especially if nothing rude was said or done, but often, we don’t notice or sense people’s energies. Instead, […]

Happy Thoughts: June 05, 2021 at 09:50AM

difference between mindfulness and meditation
The Difference Between Mindfulness and Meditation Mindfulness is a quality of experience or way of being, meditation is a practice. Certain meditations are ways to become more mindful, but not all forms of meditation focus on mindfulness. Meditation creates space for a particular focus, mindfulness is focusing on the present. […]

Difference Between Mindfulness and Meditation

Many of us don’t enjoy routines or repetitiveness. But if we create at least one routine we enjoy, it can help with anxiety. Having a good morning routine can help us start our days off in the best way possible. That predictability can create ease for many of us, especially […]

Happy Thoughts: May 27, 2021 at 09:40AM

It can be difficult to know what our personal priorities are. There is so much outside influence and societal expectations that we assume we know exactly what our priorities are. For example, getting promoted and making a lot of money could be a priority. But is it really because you […]

Happy Thoughts: May 23, 2021 at 10:04AM

The 4 Agreements Book Cover
Best For:  The Four Agreements is best for those who like a heavy dose of spirituality and don’t mind lots of figurative speech. Also, those looking for general guidelines and ideas more than exercises and action steps. It’s also best for those looking for a short read.  Difficulty To Digest: […]

The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz- Book Review