Are you having trouble making the life changes you so desperately want? Are you feeling run-down with little energy to spare? Are you at the point where you almost want to throw your hands up and quit? Let me suggest to you one of the best ways to re-energize yourself...
Esteemable Acts Articles
Inner Voice. Right and Wrong.
Listening to your inner voice is an esteemable act that requires practice and courage. Be sure to practice, because the change doesn't happen overnight. Oftentimes we must do the same thing over and over for it to be a part of who we are. Almost everything requires...
Three Types of Love
When it comes to the love of others, we can designate three separate types of love: superficial, realistic, and committed. Each is distinct in its own way, but each is characterized by its own set of behaviors and attitudes. Let’s delve into all three. Superficial...
Love Has No Labels.
I recently came across the Love Has No Labels tv commercial organized by the Anti-Defamation League. The public service advertising campaign “encourages people to examine and challenge their own implicit bias.” The campaign features different types of people...
Social Isolation. Loneliness
Support Group If you think back at some of the worst times in your life, you may realize that along with whatever problems you were having at the time, the worst part was the feeling of being isolated, of being alone with no support group to turn to. The feeling of...
Positive Attitude. Self-Care.
Think about how wonderful it would be to fill even a small portion of your day doing something for you! Maybe you’ll consider taking a long bubble bath (I mean from 30-40 minutes), scheduling a massage, not setting your alarm on Saturday or Sunday and sleeping for an...
A Baby Step Path
Whatever your goals and dreams are, chances are they are probably doable if you really, truly desire them, and, if you are persistent and willing to stay the course for the long run. What I’m trying to tell you is that all goals, big or small, are achieved one baby...
Courage. Speak Up.
Speak UP! Courage. Did you know that speaking up in the moment is a positive step toward real and lasting self-love? It keeps us from holding on to grudges that eventually eat away at us, because our anger at others eventually turns into anger at ourselves for not...
Make a Difference
We all have something to give regardless of our wealth or status in life. Often, our time and attention is the greatest gift we can give to others. We can mentor young people and help them to steer clear of the mistakes we have made. We can volunteer our time to...