These reflections explore the same themes at the heart of The Art of Being Nice;
finding your voice, setting boundaries, and choosing fulfillment without losing kindness.
This is not a simple question, take a moment to really reflect on it. Then ask yourself another question. Would you like to be happier than you are right now? Why is happiness so important? Happiness is directly related and aligns to our physical health, mental well-being, and over
Do you find yourself being resistant when someone says to you, take care of you first? Might you notice a bristling feeling or thought when you hear those words, “self-care” always being spoken? “I know I should”, often becomes the response, “But I don’t have any time”, “Easier
How many of you read this title and may have thought, “Ya right!” Our lives are ever changing. We are learning we can only control the relationship we have with ourselves and even then… we resist being responsible for ourselves. Ever experienced days when you couldn’t seem to
Have you ever had something to do and put it off? Maybe writing your blog, decluttering or organizing your drawers or closet, paying bills, resisting healthier eating and exercise or making that difficult phone call? Here’s one example that most of us can relate to… completing our taxes! Congratulations!
“The more clearly you understand yourself and your emotions, the more you become a love of what is.” – Baruch Spinoza Have you ever asked yourself what is LOVE? When asked that question, we have many different responses based on our personal experiences. Definitions include: an intense feeling of
Are you ready to “Take the Leap” into a new year? Maybe approach things with a different perspective, more kindness, love in your heart, or making an life changing commitment to yourself or to others? Using a scale from 1-10, 10 being the highest, ask yourself this question
We are not living in the world we once knew. Yes! that is an under-statement. For some, this may bring up feelings of sadness, uncertainty, or even fear. Others, see it as an opportunity to let go of old behavioral patterns, beliefs and circumstances that no longer serve them.
What happens if you stop long enough in your busy day to consciously take a deep breath and be grateful for your life? Are YOU willing to take that action step right now? Yes, that means now…even a smidge! If you accepted the request, what did you notice? What thoughts just
Growing up…. how often were you told to wait? Wait until your father comes home, wait until after your supper, wait your turn, wait for them to ask you, wait for someone else to make a decision, wait to be the right age, wait to start a project, wait
Reflecting on your page of this summer, did you notice you had more time to relax? Did you plan a few days or weeks’ vacation? Maybe experience less family demands or pressures at work? Did you notice your shoulders and body feeling less tense and your mind less stressed? Did
Can you think of a time when one of those “warning lights” came on in your car while you are driving? You know, the ones that tell you that your fuel is running low, or a battery light or low tire pressure comes on as a precautionary warning
Have you ever noticed that summertime brings up more feelings of possibility, freedom and excitement? Living in the northern hemisphere, we are exposed to more hours of sunlight each day. That impulse to stay at home, warm and cozy that you may have felt in the colder, darker