Not all BAD things are ALL bad. Do your best to find the unexpected little upsides when things don’t quite go your way.
Tag: bite-sized bits
Bite-sized bit – Why our greatest gifts need warning labels
Our greatest gifts can have a dark side if we don’t use them mindfully and stay within the boundaries we have set.
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.
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...
Bite-sized bit – When you aren’t ready or able to let the darkness go, find some light to lighten your load
Reflecting on this past year may bring up painful memories for you. Some might feel fresh and raw and others more like a dull but persistent ache. It’s okay to remember and it’s okay to have those feelings.
Portal to Change 