In Step Four we talked about personal growth through continued learning. We started thinking about the main topic you want to study this year. Today we have another assignment rather than habit. Research how you will learn your chosen topic. Do you need a mentor? Do you need to find a class in your area?…
Category: The Steps
Step Ten- Great Spiritual Teachers
Our spiritual quest for truth continues. On Day 3 we discussed the existence of a conscious intelligence that programmed our DNA and the cells and atoms of everything around us. Once we realize that we are not here by chance but by deliberate intention, we naturally come to Why? There are some who believe we…
Step Nine
More than half of your body composition is water. The brain itself is 85% water. Low hydration can lead to fatigue and affect our moods. Other drinks are adding empty calories, sugars, food dyes, caffeine, and other substances to your body. Read more about the benefits of water. This article discusses water and mood. Over…
Step Eight
Today is super easy. You have been working on finding a time in your day to listen to a motivational video to move your mind toward personal growth. What time have you picked? While you work out? While you eat? While you shower? Driving to work? The world will bombard you with negative messages. This…
Step Seven
In this linked article you can read about how clutter increases depression and fatigue and stress hormones. Over the years I have not really enjoyed the process of keeping a clean home. I found tools to help me take control of the chaos on Flylady.net. Turns out, she can help BO’s (Born Organized) as well….
Step Six
Healthy relationships help us to focus outside of ourselves and our problems and think about other people. I understand very well how when you are at your lowest of lows, it is nearly physically impossible to reach out to others and offer any kind of help. So this first relationship step is easy, while still…
Step Four
This step is an assignment, not a habit at this point. When we stop actively learning, life becomes much less interesting. We are going to start a conscious process of learning. You can do this in your journal or on a piece of paper. Create a list of some areas of study you would like…
Step Three
Spirituality is the search for universal truths that affect us now and forever. These truths include where we came from and why we are here. In Viktor Frankl’s classic Man’s Search for Meaning we learn that not knowing that our lives have a purpose and meaning can lead to depression and apathy. Some people are uncomfortable…
Step Two
Our modern diet is sorely lacking in nutrients that can affect our mental and emotional health along with our physical state. Here are a few suggested supplements that you may or may not benefit from (and I am not a nutritional expert, these are just what I have found helpful), but I would suggest researching…