This week during the Couples Workshop we discussed the cliché, "Familiarity breeds contempt". Unfortunately, this is often true when it comes to long-term romantic relationships. They start out full of excitement and energy, but after a while couples can fall into the rut of contempt. Getting to know someone very well in the day-to-day challenges of … Continue reading Does Familiarity Breed Contempt? You choose
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Abundance or Lack?
What are YOU thinking about today? This poster really caught my eye. Your mindset determines how you view the world and what you expect to happen to you. This is very important to pay attention to - which one describes you? Abundance mindset Have a sense of gratitude Compliments others Forgives others Reads every day … Continue reading Abundance or Lack?
Got Mental Weeds?
“I can do it!” “I have what it takes.” “I am a good person.” Personal affirmations like the ones above are touted by most self-help gurus. They tell us to say these things to ourselves every day, emphasizing that you should look in the mirror when you say them. I’m not knocking that – positive … Continue reading Got Mental Weeds?
FEAR stands for False Evidence Appearing Real
FEAR: False Evidence Appearing Real - Look for Proof! Most of us think our thoughts are accurate. We trust our own thinking so much that we do not think to question our own thoughts. That's why I love this statement - FEAR stands for False Evidence Appearing Real. Often when we are afraid, it is … Continue reading FEAR stands for False Evidence Appearing Real
What does it mean to be free?
Here's something to think about ...what does does it mean to be free? You may have seen my tag line, "You can be as FREE as you WANT to be - what does that look like for YOU?" What does freedom mean to you? Some would say it's freedom from emotional pain, stress or conflict. … Continue reading What does it mean to be free?
Things can CHANGE for the better – I promise!
"Things can CHANGE for the better - I promise!" - Sandy Walker They really CAN change. I've seen it happen many, many times. If you are willing to adjust and make different choices, then things will change. If you'd like some support in making some changes in your life, please let me know. Or if … Continue reading Things can CHANGE for the better – I promise!
Open Up! ♥
What the mind can conceive, the heart can receive ... Open Up! - Sandy Walker Did you know that if you cannot conceive of something, then it is virtually impossible to receive it? I have often heard people say in reference to someone else's good fortune, "That could never happen to me!" And you know … Continue reading Open Up! ♥
Listen to your heart
Listen to your heart What does that mean? It means pay attention when your insides are telling you something. It means not denying how you feel about a person or a situation. It means learning to trust that inner voice, that inner self's intuition, about people, places and things. It really makes a big difference … Continue reading Listen to your heart
Rebel Against Fear!
Rebel Against Fear! - Sandy Walker We often are encouraged to Rebel against things that are trying to control us. When we are teenagers, we rebel against teachers, parents and people in positions of authority. Why not Rebel against Fear?! Fear tries to control you. Fear controls a lot of the decisions you make. Think … Continue reading Rebel Against Fear!
What you worry about today . . .
"What you worry about today, YOU WON'T EVEN REMEMBER this time next year." - Sandy Walker You know - this is really true. Can you remember what you were worrying about this time last year? Nope, probably not. Most of our consuming worries, the ones that keep us up at night, are really just momentary … Continue reading What you worry about today . . .