Top 17 Obstacles in Life
Each and every person that has ever lived has had to face obstacles. They are a part of life. We can however choose how we react to them. Below I have listed what I believe to be the Top 17 Obstacles in Life: 1. Emotions Our own negative emotions can drain us and wear us out. When we're drained it's difficult for us to focus. 2. Self-Esteem Lack of our faith in our self to succeed sets us up for failure before ...
Why are you the way you are?
My Mom loved inspirational stories and poems. Growing up there were several that she repeated throughout the years. This is one of those stories - and it happens to be my favorite! There was once a reporter that interviewed a skid-row alcoholic bum. The reporter asked the bum: "Why are you the way you are?" The bum replied, "What else would you expect me to be with a father like mine? My father yelled all the time, put ...
Climb the Mountain
I tried to climb the mountain today. As I inched my way up the path, I felt out of breath and had to turn back. I tried to climb the mountain today. But, It was so hot outside, I thought I had better stay in my nice air-conditioned house and rest up for tomorrow's attempt. I tried to climb the mountain today. On my journey, darkness started to fall and I was full of fear, so I ...
5 Tips to Building Confidence
You may feel that many aspects of your environment are out of your control; It's important to remember the ONE thing you can control is your REACTION. By building confidence you'll have be able to maintain a more positive attitude which will help you to "Let Go" of things you have no control over. Learn to avoid obstacles that tear down your self confidence. 5 Tips to Building Confidence: Building Confidence Tip#1 - Identify Your Skills and Strengths You'll ...
4 Easy Steps to Control Your Thoughts to Create the Life You Desire
Your life today is because of what you thought yesterday. If you want your tomorrow to be different, you must LEARN to control your thoughts. Most people state not having what they want in life is their biggest frustration - yet they really do have exactly what they wished for based on their thought patterns. Your mind is more potent that the most powerful man made computer today. Your mind is truly amazing. It processes EVERYTHING that ...
Your Life is Your Choice
As strange as it might sound to some people, the first time I ever realized that my life was my choice I was 35 years old. My ex was constantly threatening to leave me and the kids and to not give me a dime. This terrified me! I married him straight out of high school and had never –ever been on my own. I had a supervisor Carole at the time. Carole was like a 2nd mom ...
Positive Thinking
You are GreatAfter seeing this fantastic video I just had to share it with you! It is a little long – but it goes by quickly. It holds my...
3 Steps to Make the Law of Attraction Work
Have you ever sat back and thought how wonderful it would be if you could just wish things true? We are brought up with these fantasies,...
Thinking Happy Thoughts Helps Reduce Anxiety
Stress is a natural and positive adaptation. Stress is what pushes us to get stuff done; however in our modern lives, the stress has...
Things to Ponder
Be ThankfulBe thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful...
You are Great
After seeing this fantastic video I just had to share it with you! It is a little long – but it goes by quickly. It holds my...
Your Bank Of Time
Imagine there is a bank that credits your account each morning with 86,400. It carries over no balance from day to day. Every evening...
Life's Obstacles
How to Control Negative EmotionsYour own negative emotions can be one of the top obstacles you face in living a happy fulfilling life. Negativity is extremely destructive to your level of self-confidence. Negative emotions are any feelings you have that make you feel bad. It’s perfectly normal for you to have bad thoughts and feelings at times. Remaining stuck in a prolonged... [Read more]
Your Bank Of Time
Imagine there is a bank that credits your account each morning with 86,400. It carries over no balance from day to day. Every evening deletes whatever part of the balance you failed to use during the day. What would you do? Draw out every cent, of course!!!! Each of us has such a bank. Its name is TIME. Every morning, it credits you with 86,400 seconds. Every... [Read more]
Child Abuse – No Forgiveness Needed?
I received this response from my article: Child Abuse – Is Forgiveness a Necessity? I wanted to share it with you because it represents a different view point of dealing with child abuse …. Jennifer Wrote: I was sharing this story over the weekend, and then I saw your post on child abuse, so I thought I’d share. My mother made me... [Read more]
How Negative Emotions and Feelings can be Obstacles
Negative emotions and feelings are often obstacles in our life. Every day we are making choices. We have problems to solve and need to communicate effectively with others. If our emotions aren’t’ in check we might jump to the wrong conclusions. You may be wondering exactly what an obstacle is. It’s a barrier – something that interferes... [Read more]
Insomnia and Depression a Common Link
Most people realize that one of the major causes of insomnia is depression. Did you know that sleep deprivation can lead to depression? When you’re worried and stressed about life it’s hard to get a good night’s sleep. Insomnia sets in and you toss and turn worrying about the bills, the kids, the job etc. You may be asking … What’s... [Read more]
