We are creating or re-creating our daily schedule today. If you already have one, you know that the constant flux of life means that what worked two months ago probably isn’t still working today. And if you don’t have one, now is a good time to get started. A schedule keeps you from bouncing as…
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Step Thirty-Four
Today we focus on all the ways kindness rocks. It helps us emotionally, mentally, and physically. It increases our spiritual energy level. It may surprise you how essential kindness really is. We are never in a low enough state that we cannot treat other people with basic kindness. I completely understand being in a low…
Step Thirty-Three
A sturdy foundation of financial knowledge will increase your ability to take care of yourself, which will lead to less stress in your life. Better than a high school economics class, this book will give you a clear understanding of money. Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? presents the basics of economy, inflation, federal debt, and…
Step Thirty-Two
Looking for a new mental skill that has been proven to create brain growth? It is time to learn a new language. While many studies tout the benefits of exposing children to more than one language, experts now know that it is never too late to gain from this intellectual accomplishment. Becoming proficient doesn’t need…
Step Thirty-One
We have discussed appealing to the teachings of the Great Spiritual Leaders for guidance. They help us on our spiritual journey to connect with our Higher Power or God, to discover truth, become beings of Love, and find our Why or purpose. We want to incorporate truths from all of them. Today we will focus…
Step Thirty
Exercise is essential to our emotional, mental, and physical health. It has been proven to improve mood and decrease anxiety and depression. According to this study at Harvard Health, “Moderate-intensity exercise can help improve your thinking and memory in just six months.“ Start wherever you are. If you are a beginner, choose a simple activity…
Step Twenty-Nine
Meditation is a very critical step in increasing mental health, combatting issues like depression, and increasing our light energy level. I don’t think any journey toward personal growth is complete without it. However, if you are like me, this is one of the most difficult steps to really get good at. Once you have practiced…
Step Twenty-Eight
Our housekeeping chores can be physical reminders to us of important mindset patterns in our lives. I am not the person to tell you how to clean your house or organize your paperwork, which is why I introduced you to Flylady in Step Seven and to Learn Do Become in Step Twenty-One. But I can…
Step Twenty-Seven
One important skill to better relationships is figuring out how to put ourselves in another person’s shoes. In our relationships we often approach people from our perspective rather than from theirs. We super-impose our version of the world over the things people say and do. If we really want to understand others, we have to…
Step Twenty-Six
Let’s keep the flow of positive financial energy going in your life. Pick one day each week to choose someone to give to financially. It could be a tip to someone who doesn’t expect it, an anonymous cash drop to a neighbor, or a donation to a large charitable organization. charitynavigator.org will help you find the…