Year: 2021

Just as some people are destined to be physically strong, it’s probably fair to say that some people are naturally mentally strong. However, even if you’re not one of those fortunate people, you can certainly learn to be much mentally stronger than you’ve been demonstrating. Good mental habits and a positive view of life allow mental strength to develop. You can become much stronger than you think you can.

Of course, you want to have a wonderful life, but maybe you’re not sure how to make it happen. It’s not easy to admit that your life isn’t everything you’d like it to be. A wonderful life will be different for everyone. Your vision of a perfect life will be different from someone else’s. Avoid chasing after someone else’s dreams. Too many people are worried about being impressive rather than being happy.

Routines are important and powerful. They allow us to save time by not having to make decisions. We all have routines, but few of us actually choose our routines. We just seem to fall into them, and we keep our routines unless they’re obviously failing. Your current routines might be okay, but are they bringing you closer to your goals? Do they support your values and priorities? Even a small alteration in a routine can make a big difference because they’re performed consistently. Over time, these actions add up.

It’s nice to be able to treat yourself every once in a while. But you could treat yourself a lot more frequently if treating yourself was free. It can be! There are plenty of ways to give yourself some special treatment without worrying about your budget. In fact, you might start planning on doing something special for yourself regularly. You only need to make the time and make yourself a priority. You’re worth it!

Bad days happen. Sometimes, bad days are our own fault. Other times it feels like the whole world is on a mission to make us miserable. A bad day doesn’t have to be a lost day. A bad day doesn’t have to stay a bad day. There are plenty of things you can do to save the day. Instead of lying down and surrendering, you can fight back with a smile. Show that bad day who’s the boss. Read on to learn more.

Does it seem like people don’t listen to what you have to say? Do you feel ignored? Many people don’t receive the respect they either feel they deserve or would like. Unfortunately, once we train people to treat us a certain way, it’s challenging to change. But, where there’s a will, there’s a way. Read on to learn more.

Disappointment is a normal part of life, and the lockdowns due to COVID-19 caused some major disappointments while disrupting lives everywhere. It’s also natural for parents to want to shield children from such unpleasant situations. However, dealing with losses can be a beneficial experience. Otherwise, your sons and daughters may struggle when they run into bigger letdowns as adults.

You’ve seen all the cute holiday movies where everyone gets together and treats everyone with love and respect. Your family get-togethers might not have that same Norman Rockwell feel. Your mom still pesters you about being single. Your uncle still asks you to pull his finger. And your cousin, the surgeon, still makes fun of your sensible shoes.
The holidays aren’t all good times and cheer.

When you're just starting a new relationship, you have so much to talk about! You may find that you share many of the same hopes and dreams for the future. As the relationship grows, you want to be sure you're building a rock-solid foundation on which to base your relationship. Commitment and community stability were two of the mainstays of the solid foundation marriages were built upon. Read on to learn more.