Knowing about boundaries and how to use them in your life can not only help you define who you are to yourself, but it lets others know who you are, too.]]>Knowing about boundaries and how to use them in your life can not only help you define who you are to yourself, but it lets others know who you are, too.]]>Ever find yourself in a pattern of thought that is really NOT good for you? In this episode Cindy will show you a technique that not only interrupts the not-so-good thoughts, but gets you thinking in a way that's much better for you.]]>Are you feeling the weight of holding the world upon your shoulders? It's time to start asking questions and tap into the knowledge of the Universe! ]]>Create the journey of your life by looking for things that spark your interest!
Think About:
- Collecting the ideas that excited you! Make a list of them in a journal or on your phone.
- Make time to begin exploring these ideas
]]>Live a little more Zen! Creating routines can really create time in your day for the things that are most important to you.
Think About:
- Finding out what really is the most important thing to you in your life, right now
- Creating a morning routine for yourself
]]>Every now and then it's good to change things up a bit!]]>Keeping track of your own accomplishments is a wonderful way to show yourself the path you're on in this life and to remind yourself of all the great things you have done!]]>Are you nice to yourself? In this episode, we'll look at what self-compassion really means.
Resources
Book: The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion by Christopher Germer
Website: mindfulselfcompassion.org
Areas for increased self-compassion:
- Physical -
reduce stress, relax your body
- Mental -
meditation, focusing on things that are beneficial to you
- Emotional -
Feeling bad? Focus on something a bit better
Feeling good? Stay with the feeling as long as you can
- Relationships -
find ways to connect with others
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It's time to become aware of the kinds of thinking that may be holding us back!
Resources:
The Feeling Good Handbook by Dr. David D. Burns
Types of Twisted Thinking:
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Whenever you find yourself at a fork-in-the-road, what you're really dealing with is The Creative Process. In this episode, find out about the necessary steps you need to move through, so that you can get to a resolution that works for you!
"Becoming a Life Change Artist" by Fred Mandell & Kathleen Jordan
"Tea With Your Reflection" by Cindy Harris
]]>This is a wonderful exercise/tool to use each day. It helps not only with creative flow, but also processing everyday things.
Resources:
]]>Having trouble sleeping? You're not alone! After 62 days of insomnia, Cindy has a few things to share about how she dealt with this problem (that effects over 50% of all adults!).
Resources:
This website is an excellent resource. Check out the On-Line Program. This is the program that Cindy used to conquer her insomnia!
This is a great resource for anyone living in the U.S. There are sleep centers all over the United States that help people who are dealing with sleep apnea and insomnia.
]]>Cindy shares how she celebrated her 50th birthday by doing a little "inner housekeeping!"
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Learn how to tell if things in your life are a match and how to deal with them if they aren't.
]]>Use the wonderful tool of a Daily Reminder to help improve your life.
Directions: Complete each sentence. Then write 3 or 4 more sentences that give some details on what the meaning of that sentence would look like to you.
What kind of person do you want to be?
“I see myself as the kind of person who...”
What kind of health do you want to have?
“I see myself ...”
What kind of family do you want to have?
“I see my family and I...”
What kind of home do you want to have?
“I see myself living in a home that...”
What type of relationships do you want to have?
“I love being around people who...”
What kind of interests would you like to have?
“I love spending time...”
Download Daily Reminder template
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This technique helps you use your thoughts to make yourself feel better!]]>When something comes into your experience that you don't like, control your "bounce "point, so that you can get back to living YOUR life!]]>What we choose to focus on really does create our reality!]]>Ideas and thoughts that make you feel excited, energized and eager are Pure Thoughts. But how can we use those to better our life experience?]]>If looking ahead at something gives you joy, great! But if it doesn't, it might not be time for you to put your attention on it.]]>Get some clarity and find out what YOUR preferences are!]]>We all use this strategy in our lives, but what about using it to bring only the good stuff in?]]>Instead of a pros & cons list, what if you only made a pros list?]]>Understanding these 3 words can really help you unlock your life and find real joy!]]>It's easy to talk about what we don't want, but what about spending some time on the things we DO want?]]>Think of your life's path as a series of stepping stones.]]>What if you took control of your own joy? It could be a happy day, every day!]]>Start allowing a little inspired action into your life!
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