Continual learning is part of self-development, and science shows us that we are continually structuring our brain during the process of learning. New information or skills cause our brains to create new pathways. Disuse and bad health habits cause the opposite, brain deterioration. According to CogniFit Research, “active brain cells receive more blood . ….
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Step Twenty-Four
A spiritual journey is about these four things: Connect with God the Programmer/Creator Seek eternal truth (truths that apply beyond this existence or that give meaning to this program/existence) Becoming a being of love (which equates to becoming a high level being of light and energy) Finding your personal purpose in this existence Viktor Frankl…
Step Twenty-Three
Do you put enough value on sleep? Let’s do some math. If you miss an hour of useful sleep each night, in one week you miss the equivalent to a full seven hour night, which is considered the minimum for good health for most adults. That means in a year you have missed 52 nights…
Step Twenty-Two
We have been working on habits that improve all areas of our life to help us grow and have a sense of well-being. One area we are working on is our emotional health. Our emotions are actually a sign of what is going on with our mindset. Part of our brain is a rational, learning…
Step Twenty-One
This is a course to sign up for that will take some time to complete, but it is so worth it. If you have any trouble with piles of papers, organizing files, cluttered mail, losing track of your to-do items, or scheduling your projects you will love this! It is an entire system that teaches…
Step Twenty
Personal relationships are an important part of our personal growth. There is not much point in becoming skilled in dealing with other people if we neglect the most important connections. No matter how low you feel, how challenging life is right now, or how busy you are, you will find meaning in cultivating strong ties…
Step Nineteen
Finances are a concrete form of the energy that exists in your life. If a lot of negative energy is coming into your life, you may see a very harmful effect on your money situation. It is also important to realize that financial energy needs to flow out in order to have in-flow. We all…
Step Eighteen
When we are in a challenging stage, it can be difficult to motivate ourselves in any personal growth, but mental growth can suffer the most. Depression is tied to slower learning abilities, distraction keeps us from focusing, and we can choose the easy path of filling our extra time with a lot of easy entertainment…
Step Seventeen
There are many athletes and celebrities who believe in a higher power and have inspirational spiritual messages. Sometimes we start to feel like our world is in a spiritual famine, so it is nice to surround ourselves with the words of people who are looking beyond the mundane and everyday. Again, these are the kinds…
Step Sixteen
Physical activity is important to help boost our moods. Follow this link to an article about a Harvard study linking movement to decreased depression. We will eventually add more exercise to your routine, but for this step add a 10 minute outdoor walk to your schedule. Fresh air, vitamin D, and some cardio will help…