Improving Relationships – Sharing Words of Kindness and Caring

What better way to enhance any relationship than to freely offer generous words of appreciation and caring? This is such a simple action, but I believe it is too often overlooked as we sometimes tend to take those close to us for granted! And even if we sincerely care about our child, parent, friend, spouse, […]

Focus on Gratitude – Appreciate Your Way To Joy and Abundance

“When you are grateful, fear disappears and abundance appears.” ~~Anthony Robbins

Does the significance of gratitude impact your own life? The great motivational/inspirational teachers encourage us to bring more supreme appreciation into our lives. It is said to be a powerful force that can shift our lives.

By focusing on those beautiful, lovely things and […]

Forgiveness – Letting Go of Anger and Resentment

We have all heard of the expression “forgive and forget” — but why is it so difficult for most people to let go of animosity? And even if we can possibly do the forgiving, can we ever truly forget in a situation where we feel seriously “wronged?”

The question is: can forgiving others really impact […]

Positive Affirmations – Feel-Good Statements For Joyful Thinking

I love to write about Positive Affirmations because this is such a powerful, transformative concept! Are you personally using positive affirmations in your life? I strongly believe they CAN make a significant difference in the way you feel, they way you think and the way you look at life in general. If used consistently, they […]

Life Challenges – Supporting Others Who Are Experiencing Difficult Times

“When you see someone living something awful, a rocket of desire for their resolution shoots out of you. And then, if you start focusing upon their resolution, you’ll start feeling better right away. And now, you’re part of the current that is part of the solution.” – Abraham – Hicks

What happens when someone you […]

Your Powerful Authentic Self – Say Yes to the Hero In You

“When things seem to hit bumps or create undesirable experiences, how do you respond? Do you roll up your sleeves and focus on how to best dance with the situation to learn and grow? Or do you begin a downward spiral into your victim, feeling fear, overwhelm, a sense of defeat or depression?” — Lorraine […]

Improving Communication – Speaking Clearly For Better Understanding

Have you seen that classic Seinfeld episode, The Puffy Shirt, in which Kramer’s girlfriend is termed a “low-talker.” She speaks so softly that Jerry and George have a really difficult time understanding her. This — in the world of sitcoms — leads to an entanglement of miscommunication which results in a very entertaining episode. This […]

A Healthy Active Mind – Learn New Skills to Keep Your Brain Vibrant – Ten Tips

Do you have a hard time remembering where you placed the car keys, your wallet, or anything else for that matter? Personally, I find that I am more forgetful as I age (those brain cells are disappearing a little at a time perhaps?) Yet when I speak to others, in a variety of age groups, […]

Creating Your Future – Take Full Responsibility For Your Life

Is life just a long, wandering journey for you as you amble along the road’s curves and twists? Is it something that happens to you, as opposed to FOR you? Do you feel you are at the mercy of the way the wind blows?

I used to think that I had no power over the […]

Stress Management – Do Some Inner Work To Bring More Calm and Balance into Your Life

Do you believe that stress is completely an external issue — something beyond your control? I suspect that most people do. So maybe it will surprise you that I believe the exact opposite! Yes, I am saying that you should develop the mindset that stress in an internal issue.

What I mean by this is: […]