A fun way to give back is through small, random acts of kindness.
Each day, try to do something kind. Small things are fine. In fact, small acts of kindness are easier to do and because they’re easier to do you’ll do these acts more often.
Have you noticed that you feel a bit happier and more upbeat on sunny days than on overcast days?
It’s the same with people.
When positive people surround you, their positive outlook is contagious. You feel more positive. You can’t help it.
However, you can’t always decide who is around you. Sometimes the person is positive, and at […]
For some people, it doesn’t feel natural to be kind to themselves.
If that’s you, a good place to start is treating yourself the way you would treat others you care about.
If a friend is feeling down, hurt, or upset, you might pat them on the back or hold their hand.
You might say something kind or […]
When you think about it, birthday celebrations are really about celebrating yourself.
There’s the cake, the gifts, and the friends and family, and it’s all there to celebrate you.
But who says we can’t celebrate ourselves more than once a year?
An easy way to celebrate yourself is to celebrate your successes (regardless of how small or unimportant […]
An easy way to build more self-confidence is to recognize and spend time with the good in yourself.
Pick one good thing that you like about yourself.
For example, you might like that you’re creative, or friendly, or athletic.
If you’re crafty, create a gratitude box. Decorate a shoebox, a cigar box, a coffee can, or even a paper bag.
Spending time in nature is a great way to keep your balance.
Not only that, but getting outdoors is good for your mental and physical health.
Japanese researchers have studied the benefits of “forest bathing,” which is a poetic way to say “a walk in the woods.”
Time outdoors can decrease your blood pressure and stress hormone levels, […]
Self-hypnosis is a great way to relax when you’re facing a stressful problem or challenge, and this is an easy self-hypnosis exercise.
Set aside 30 minutes and sit in a comfortable chair in a quiet room.
Now, consider an upcoming stressful challenge, such as doing well on an upcoming test.
Bend and breathe is another quick breathing technique.
It’s a great way to clear your head, relax your body, and boost your energy.
Try it when you first get out of bed in the morning:
As one stressful day leads to another, it may feel like you’re walking through a fog of stress and worry.
Try this simple trick to climb out of a stressful moment to see things as they really are.