Without Music, Life Would Be a Mistake
Music affects emotions, thought, social experiences and intelligence. Music is in each of us.
Be Optimistic With These 10 Easy Steps
It is not always easy to be optimistic. It requires perserverance and foresight. Additionally it requires a mindset that is positive and dynamic. If you a “glass half empty kind of person” it is harder to be optimistic than if you are of “the glass half full” persuasion. The good news is that you can train yourself to be more
Never Forget the Power of Love
The power of love is phenomenal – never forget now important your loved ones are in your life.
Peace and Happiness
Gratitude, love, peace, and joy are the greatest gifts in the world. The sum total of these four things is success and happiness. It starts inside and blossoms the more we love and accept ourselves. – Michele Hartley
Stop Negative Thinking With Eight Steps
How do you stop yourself from negative thinking? Is it possible to change negative thoughts into positive thoughts? Can you actually stop making negative statements either to yourself or others? It is possible to stop the habit of negative thinking but it takes work. Using the Eight Steps to Stop Negative Thinking, you can do it. It is easy to
Dr. Suess Sums It Up – Oh The Places You’ll Go!
I love children’s books – especially Dr. Suess who resonants with so many of us. He teaches optimism, tolerance, and so many wonderful lessons in his books. This video rendition by Burning Man of Oh, the Places You’ll G0 is a great inspirational view. Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away! You have
Stop Worrying With These Easy Tips
It is common advice to suggest that if you have worries, you should ask yourself “What is the worst that could happen?” This may work for some, but I suggest that if you can’t do anything about it, simply stop worrying about it, ruminating over the worst that could happen might make it worse; it might give you even more
Growing Older-When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple
Growing older doesn’t have to mean settling or giving in. I have always loved the poem, Warning, by Jenny Joseph – it sums up a very positive attitude for growing older – I am running out to buy that red hat right now!
Stop Emotional Triggers from Stopping You
Emotional triggers play a significant role in our lives, in how we feel, how we respond, and ultimately in our successes or failures in life. Once you know what your triggers are, you can determine how you respond to them and understand your ingrained patterns and habits. Triggers result in the creation of habits and patterns, we learn to become
How to Make the Right Choices
Choices – we must all make countless choices each day from the time we get out of bed to the food we eat to what we will do with our lives. Making choices is not so difficult with the basics. You know what you like to eat and do on a daily basis – easy. Or is it? Personally, I
Social Media – Love it! Hate it!
I am of mixed minds about social media. I love it – I depend on it – I communicate through it. I hate it when it takes people away from me but love it when it brings people closer. I hate it when someone is more engrossed in their phone than the people in the room. I got hooked on
Brain Facts & Mind Expanding Videos
The brain is still pretty much a mystery to us all – how it works, the power it has, the ability to actually change your brain are all topics that are studied by scientists worldwide. The mind and brain are fascinating subjects and learning how they work is the subject of countless studies. There are some great documentaries and videos
Is Low Self Esteem Holding You Back? Say No to Low!
“The worst loneliness is to not be comfortable with yourself.” – Mark Twain It is often not easy to squash low self-esteem. Your self-esteem stems from things that have happened to you in your life and your own feelings about whether or not you are good enough. There are many ways to improve your self esteem, but the first thing
Meditation and Yoga Reshape Our Brains
Neuroscientist Sara Lazar’s brain scans show that yoga and meditation actually change the size of key regions of our brain, improving memory and making us more empathetic, compassionate, and resilient under stress. In the documentary, The Connection, Sara Lazar reports the following findings: We found differences in brain volume after eight weeks in five different regions in the brains of
Foods To Ease Back Pain
Check out these foods to ease back pain, these minerals, foods, and vitamins could help you be pain free.
Famous Failures – Inspiration for Success
Excerpt from the book SEEBEDO- See it! Be it! Do it!. Failure is not the opposite of success; it is part of success. You only fail if you do not try. If you try and fail, you will be in the company of some of the most successful people in history. Winston Churchill lost every election for public office until
Healing Powers of Solitude and Alone Time
Often we think of solitude in conjunction with loneliness and sometimes it is true. Too much time alone can indeed lead to a feeling of loneliness. But there is beauty in solitude, being alone can be beautiful. You can enjoy your solitude. Time alone can give you time to refresh and recharge your body and brain. A long bath, time
Lessons from Kindergarten
Sometimes it’s good to remember those things we were taught as small children, they still hold true today! All I really need to know about how to live and what to do and how to be I learned in kindergarten. Wisdom was not at the top of the graduate school mountain, but there in the sand pile at school. These
Unold Yourself – Act Young, Feel Young, Be Young – 16 Easy Ways to Feel Younger
I happened to be logging in to a site and the captcha was “unold” – not a word, right? But it made me laugh, I got to thinking about ways to “unold” myself. I am not even going to research this one as I have plenty of ideas about how to feel younger, look younger, and essentially, not get caught
10 Super Foods That Actually Taste Good
I love finding out that some of my favorite foods are actually super foods – who doesn’t like a handful of nuts or a bowl of guacamole made with fresh avocados? Blueberries are fantastic and apples are good with salt, with peanut butter, or just plain fresh off the tree. Pomegranates are exotic and turn your lips and fingers red
6 Videos for Relaxation and Renewal in Under Five Minutes
Even a video can provide a relaxing break. Sometimes a short break is all you need. Here are six recommendations to help you relax.
See Be Do in Your Life
I started my SEE BE DO adventure several years ago, first with the simple idea of SEEBEDO or see it , be it, do it. As part of the project I created an ongoing list of sees and bes and dos as guidelines for how to live a better life. The list could probably go on and on but I
10 Mini-Breaks to Refresh and Renew Your Work Day – Easy Workday Mini-Breaks
I have started using mini-breaks on a daily basis to avoid burn-out. The idea of mini-breaks is not new, but I have a tendency to get caught up in writing or working on projects, so much so that sometimes I go for hours without leaving my computer. You know the feeling, you are on deadline, you have a project that
Captain Tom Moore Captures Hearts-Raises Millions for NHS
“We will get through this and come out of it stronger, more united and ready to face any challenge together.” CAPTAIN TOM MOORE Watching Captain Tom Moore walk back and forth across the garden outside his flat, I am amazed by his resolve, his spirit, his power. He decided to begin a fundraising campaign for NHS Charities Together, a coalition
7 Easy Problem Solving Steps That Work – Solve Problems Quick!
I struggle quite often with how to solve certain problems. Problem solving for me is not easy, I tend to run around in my head and generally spend way too much time trying to solve even the simplest of problems. Knowing that problem solving was taking up way too much time, I decided to implement a new problem solving strategy
Use a Journal to Grow as a Person – Easy Steps for Journaling
Use your journal to record your memories, grow as a person, set and achieve your goals, and achieve life balance.
Blueberry Girl – Prayer for Our Daughters
A lot of the greatest inspiration comes from the simplest stories, from childhood boks and stories, this short video by Neil Gaiman, is one such story. It is a beautiful reminder to all of us that have daughters or have ever been daughters, worth remembering and repeating.
The Prayer of an Unknown Confederate Soldier
Prayer of an Unknown Soldier. Gratitude expressed by an unknown soldier-life gives us opportunities and being grateful is a gift.
The 13 Step Success Program
See be do. The See be do concept is based on the simple concept of seeing, being and doing. See it be it do it. A simple and effective way to be happy and find your own success.
10 Reasons Perfectionism Sucks
Perfectionism can create more problems than it solves. Stop trying to be perfect and embrace imperfection for a happier life.
How to Break Bad Habits Fast – Five Easy Steps to Quitting any Bad Habit
Bad habits can be hard to break simply because they are what they are – habits. I want to break all my bad habits so did some research and found a sure way to break bad habits fast. Using these steps to stop bad habits, I quit smoking in just two weeks. These steps to stop bad habits actually work.
Yoga For Beginners and Seniors
Yoga is not as mystical or difficult as you may think, there are plenty of videos teaching yoga for beginners as well as seniors. Suffering from back problems as well as not being the most limber or graceful person in the world, I searched for “exercises for back pain”, “yoga for back pain” and several other back pain related searches.
The Art of Friendship
Friendship is one of the treasures in life. We all need friends. We need someone we can talk to, share things with, go places with, cry and laugh with. We all need a best friend, a circle of friends, we are all “people who need people” as the song says. Some of us are blessed with a lot of friends
Pilates Are Easier Than You Think
My physical therapist told me, “Pilates are easier than you think.” I did not believe him – I came home and looked at pilates videos – easier than you think – ha! I watched cute limber girls and women raise their legs higher in the air than I imagined possible. “Lift one vertebrae at a time…exhale…inhale…”, the instructions were complex,
4 Easy Mindfulness Practices To Help You Through The Day
By Leo Babauta In the middle of the chaos of the world right now, what can we do to take care of ourselves? Let’s talk about a handful of simple mindfulness practices that can be helpful. Breathe deeply into the belly. This is one to start with, no matter where you are or what you’re doing. We get caught up
The Power of Words – Choose Wisely!
Words have power – what you say, how you say it, makes a difference. Words can heal or hurt, they can inspire or discourage. Using the right words is an art. Think of words that have motivated you, things people have said that have spurred you to action or brought goosebumps to your arms.
Life Balance – 7 Steps to Achieving Balance in Your Life
Life balance is a quest for all of us. How do you find balance in your life when you are juggling so many things? If you do too much of one thing and too little of another are you going to feel out of whack? Perhaps not-because everything overlaps to some degree. Achieving balance in life is a lifelong process.
Kermit the Frog’s Rainbow Connection – Happy Songs
Sometimes you just need something to lift you up – to put you in one of those light-hearted moods that were the earmarks of childhood.
Benefits of Mindfulness – 10 Top Perks
Mindfulness is being aware, being in the moment, it is the practice of being still, appreciating the moment that is and the you that you are. We often get too busy in our lives to appreciate the lttle things, losing sight of the present and not hearing what our bodies, souls, or minds are telling us. It is a matter
Music Enhances Life and Love
Songs can touch your heart in many ways. They can make you happy or sad. They can energize you or calm you. We all have special love songs that we share with those we love today and those we have loved. Music talks to us, the lyrics and melody can express for us feelings that perhaps we cannot express as
10 Easy Ways to Improve Your Attitude
We all need an attitude adjustment now and then – sometimes it may be as easy as changing your perspective or simply doing something fun but there are some very easy ways to change your attitude that can be incorporated into your daily routines. Here is a list of ten easy things to do to have a more positive attitude