Many of us do not pursue our dreams because we feel we are not smart enough, capable enough, driven enough, or any number of other inaccurate, limiting self-beliefs.
Regardless of when or how these thoughts came to be, we can all recalibrate our thinking and develop a fresh attitude towards ourselves. No matter how long these thoughts and feelings have lingered, we can reverse them and adopt a positive mindset moving forward.
Read More"I shouldn't have taken that yoga class," said no one ever.
I love this saying, primarily because it emphasizes that there is no downside to movement and how beneficial exercise is for our mind and body. I am personally drawn to yoga because it delicately guides us towards self-exploration and introspection.
Read MoreThe end of each year is a time of self-reflection. We ponder about the year that passed and how we can improve the year ahead. At the end of every year, I always have a resolution, a behavior I want to change that will bring me more balance in the year ahead. Yet, despite my best intentions, I have often struggled to see the task through. I start strong, only to lose my way and momentum soon after.
Read MoreGratitude is a powerful emotion capable of making you feel better about yourself. It has the ability to shift negative thoughts that distort your reality into feelings of self-acceptance and pride. Being thankful for the good things in your life helps you focus on the positives, which puts you in an enhanced and healthy frame of mind. It helps boost your self-assurance, promote exhilaration and overall well-being.
Read MorePositive affirmations, when applied on a consistent basis, have the power to condition our brains to achieve our dreams and goals. On the other hand, negative affirmations can threaten defeatist emotions and actions. Essentially, the belief system we create in our minds will trigger what is known as the reticular activating system (RAS) .
Read MoreJudy Blume, a renowned American writer of children’s, young adult and adult fiction books faced continued rejection before finally becoming published. She had said, “I would go to sleep at night feeling that I’d never be published. But I’d wake up in the morning convinced I would be.” Each new day symbolized a fresh new page and was filled with optimistic determination. She admitted that rejection and criticism hurt, yet she continued to write with relentless fortitude.
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