How to Choose to Not be Offended
Whether it’s self-inflicted or deliberate, we’ve all been offended to some degree or another. How do you choose to not be offended?
Author: Lori Jackson
It’s Your Life; You Are in Control
If you think about all of our modern technology and inventions, there is not one iPhone, tablet, car, or even box of kleenex that just
3 Ways to Boost your Attitude with Gratitude
Gratitude is not an emotion our brain naturally finds useful. Our brain’s purpose is to seek out comfort and joy and watch for any danger
An Attitude of Gratitude – Searching for Ways to be Grateful
His attitude was jovial and optimistic that next morning, and as a family, we reflected his optimism. We were united together in our faith and prayers. The looming questions of “what if” were something we chose to push to the back of our minds. But after the surgery and pathology reports were back we had yet another choice to make. How do you cultivate gratitude when your son is diagnosed with cancer?
5 Life-Defining Moments that Have Changed Me
When you think of the phrase “life-defining moments,” what comes to mind? It might seem silly to think about, but I see it as a
Mentally Strong People Do These 13 Things
As a trained therapist, Amy Morin’s focus has always been on helping others become mentally strong people, but when she was hit with one devastating
Simple Ways to Practice Gratitude More Effectively
Whether you believe gratitude to be a feeling, emotion, mood or some type of personality trait, there is no doubt gratitude elicits greater satisfaction and
Understanding Shame and 3 Ways to Let it Go
Shame is about secrecy. It’s a painful emotion with the primary purpose of hiding who you really are because it doesn’t measure up with who
Why Practicing Progress May Be the Best Way to Change Your Life
Practice makes perfect is an old proverb traced back to the 1550s. Its purpose was to encourage someone to persist in achieving a skill, behavior
How Do You Resolve Conflict?
Last year one of my readers asked if I would write about how to resolve conflict. I’ll admit my initial reaction wasn’t one of excitement.
Sleep Deprivation and How to Keep it From Hurting You
When I was a young mom, I took on a night job restocking new clothing lines at a children’s store. It was only a couple
How to Get Control of Your Stress and Avoid the Overwhelm
We all know what stress feels like, and it isn’t fun. The stress levels in our house have been at a record high, and it’s
