Sunflowers are incredible to look at and to touch, but what if they could speak? I think they would have some really wonderful life advice to impart…
Author: Melissa Bouwer
I turn worriers into warriors - I am passionate about helping people overcome fear, worry and adversity through mindful living, kindness and positive change
In an imperfect world, your focus determines your feelings
The circumstances we find ourselves in are often far from perfect, but we can find glimpses of perfection if we look hard enough. It’s all about where we choose to focus our attention and, in turn, how we choose to feel.
Bite-sized bit – Why do we keep fetching the baboon behind the hill?
Imagining that the worst lurks behind the next hill brings all the unnecessary feelings of fear and worry associated with that imagined future into the present.
Don’t allow circumstances to stunt your growth
Life happens… but that doesn’t have to mean the derailing of your growth-train. It just means you have a choice between hopping onto an alternative route and getting every bit out of the journey, or getting stuck going nowhere while you wait for your circumstances to change.
Bite-sized bit – What doesn’t kill you does not necessarily make you stronger
“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” – We’re all so used to this cliché floating around in song lyrics, conversations with well-meaning sympathisers and echoing in our own heads as we try not to drown in the tsunami-ridden waters of life. But have you ever questioned the truth of the statement? Does adversity really make us stronger? I personally don’t believe it does, and I’ll tell you why…
Bite-sized bit – When last did you really STOP and ENJOY your tea or coffee?
Grant yourself some mindful minutes every day to stop and really enjoy something – whether that’s tea, coffee or just the miracle of being alive.
Bite-sized bit – Don’t forget to have some FUN
Considering current events and the fact that 2021 didn’t come flitting in like your fairy godmother to magic away all the problems you’re facing right now, it’s probably safe to say that you’re lacking some fun in your life.
Bite-sized bit – What would life be like if you were your own biggest supporter?
What would life be like, if, instead of hoping for support and approval from others, you gave YOURSELF everything you are longing for?
Bite-sized bit – How can you better define success?
Most of us have a strong desire to be successful in life. We see success as a mountain to be conquered, a dragon to be slain, a destination to be reached – in other words, a single point in time which will define who we are.
Bite-sized bit – Starting something new is like building a puzzle
Next time you want to start something new but feel “stuck” in that fearful, frustrated state of mind we all know so well, give these puzzle-building tactics a try...
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