Bad habits can form without you even knowing it and they can prove to be difficult to break. However, it’s always the first step that’s the most difficult. Once you get started, you’ll build both momentum and confidence. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E With a proper focus and willingness to succeed, you’ll find that you can overcome any bad…
Month: December 2019
Top 10 Ways of Consoling a Friend in Need
It’s 2:00 a.m. and your phone rings. You wake up wondering who could be calling at this time of the night. You hear the voice of one of your friends, upset and crying. What do you do? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E Here are the top ten ways of consoling a friend in need: 1. Patiently comfort them. Even…
Assertiveness Skills Primer – What Does It Mean To Be Assertive?
The word, “assertive” is defined in many different ways: “bold,” “definite,” “insistent,” “positive,” “certain,” and “confident.” Being assertive means you have the skills to ask for or clearly state what you want or need. Take a look at the following scenario, question and responses. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E Scenario: Jane’s Trip to the Movies Jane goes to the…
Discovering Happiness in Your Life
Happiness is a choice. It’s true. You can choose to let life’s circumstances get you down or you can choose to be happy no matter what challenges life brings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E Happiness is already within each of us and we are born to be naturally happy! For example, have you ever noticed how infectious a baby’s…
Free Yourself From Fears With Healthy Alternatives
Having fears is a natural part of life. However, when you allow a fear to alter the way that you live your life or the relationships you have with others, the fear becomes an unhealthy burden. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E Below are two examples of common fears and scenarios of healthy and unhealthy reactions. Fear #1: The Straying…
4 Simple Steps to Having a Great Day
It’s very easy to get caught up in the negativity of people around you, but if you can implement these four little steps, you’ll find yourself having a great day that will rub off on those around you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E Try these techniques to bring you joy throughout your day: 1. Wake up with a smile…
10 Steps to Anger Management
When someone cuts you off on the freeway, do you give in to your rage? Do you burst out in anger when your child misbehaves? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E Anger is a very natural emotion. However, learning to deal with your anger in a positive manner is important, both for your well-being and that of others who are…
How Does Getting Therapy Help?
Since therapy (also known as counseling) is a rather misunderstood concept, the suggestion that you see a counselor can be scary. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E You may perceive getting therapy to mean that there’s something wrong with you. This isn’t the case! While it may not be for everyone, counseling can be beneficial to most people at challenging…
How to Follow Your Heart and Instincts
Do you struggle with being able to follow your heart and instincts? The truth is, in many circumstances, your instincts are usually right, but if you tend to over think things too much, you might stray from those initial inner thoughts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E Following Your Heart Sometimes following your heart instead of your mind can seem…
5 Ways to Be Assertive and Say “No”
Do you find it difficult to be assertive and say “no” to people’s requests? Since there just aren’t enough hours in the day to appease everyone, the art of saying “no” without hurting the feelings of others is an important skill to acquire. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E Saying “no” doesn’t mean you have to be rude about it….