TODAY'S MOTIVATIONAL MESSAGE
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When plans change, and things don’t turn out the way you hoped, give yourself the space to recenter. The thought of waiting longer can feel excruciating when… Continue Reading
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As we navigate life's challenges, we often encounter moments that test our resilience and shape our journey (and even who we are).
Grief is a commonality we all face at one point in time or another.
But grief comes in all shapes and forms.
It’s not solely exclusive to the death of a loved one.
It can also arise when rejection or estrangement happens or even with financial loss.
For instance, when those we love who have been by our side throughout life reject us, we can feel a deep sense of loss — and grief. But it’s something that we don’t often talk about… And up until now, I had no idea that there was a phrase labeling exactly what this is.
“Living loss” refers to the end of something that is very important to you, such as a relationship, a job, or financial stability.
Often, we don’t consciously see them as something to be grieved. But the truth is… we do grieve. So, let’s take a closer look at what all of this means and how you can navigate through a living loss…
7 Secret Habits of Very Content and Satisfied People
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion. - the Dalai Lama
What’s the secret to happiness? Depending on who you ask, you’ll get a wide variety of answers. Yet, finding contentment and satisfaction with life isn’t necessarily a hard science.
Most people who report feeling happy with their lives have certain thought patterns and habits. The theme is that it comes from within. No outside source can give you feelings of happiness, contentment, and satisfaction. Yet, society makes us believe that our happiness relies on external influence.
But the moment you realize that contentment is completely within your power, everything changes. When you realize you don’t necessarily need anything to be happy, your world opens up. Your life becomes better.
So, what are the habits and traits of highly content people? And how can you start being more like them…
One Positive Action
Replace the “Should”
The word “should” carries more weight than it seems. It turns ordinary decisions pressure and makes your world feel like a list of obligations you are constantly failing to meet. “I should be doing more.” “I should have handled that better.” “I should want something different.” These thoughts drain energy without actually creating change.
Most “should” thoughts are judgments disguised as guidance. They keep you focused on who you think you are supposed to be instead of who you are choosing to be right now. When you operate from “should,” your actions come from guilt or fear.
When you catch a “should,” pause and rewrite it as a choice. “I should work out” becomes “I am choosing not to work out today” or “I am choosing to move later.” “I should call them” becomes “I am choosing not to call right now.” Replacing the word should is all about being honest about your agency.
Choice brings ownership. When you name something as a choice, you transition out of self-criticism and into self-awareness. You may still decide to take the action and you may not. Either way, you are responding intentionally instead of reacting to your internal pressure.
Today, notice one “I should” thought as it happens. Write it down, then rewrite it as a clear choice you are making or not making. Sit with the honesty of that sentence. This is the beginning of self-awareness and full ownership as you move forward.
Today’s Quote
Today's Affirmation
I feel restful and whole.
This moment is perfect.
I see the true nature of reality… Continue Reading