I remember singing a hymn called “Count Your Blessings” in church as a kid. I always enjoyed singing it during the worship service, hearing the bass singers in the congregation boom out the repeat. I didn’t pay much attention to the words, though. But one day as a young adult, I was having a bad …
Gratitude: Why Bother? Your Mood – and Your Business – Will Thank You Read More »
In my post, Rest Don’t Stress: Silencing the Madwoman, I discussed that to have a “rest” mindset, we must learn to love ourselves. Loving myself is not a new concept for me. Years ago, I heard a pastor discuss the famous “Love Your Neighbor as Yourself” concept in the Bible. He pointed out that to …
Rest, Don’t Stress Part 2: Perfection vs. Interdependence Read More »
Part 2 “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” goes the old maxim attributed to Benjamin Franklin. Do you think about that in the light of your mind or emotions? Our society recognizes the importance of preventive health for our bodies. Example: In my previous post in this series, I mentioned that …
How to Improve Mental Wellness? Five Lessons I’ve Learned . . . Read More »
Taking a break can feel like laziness. Not spending a few minutes of spare time on something productive may feel like slacking. But it’s not . . .