Summer's bloom wilts on the branch-like weeks of our calendar. In the next breath, the season of respite will drift away and wither in the breeze of time. With heavy sighs, we face the next pages of our year. School and work routines loom before us. The angry, red eyes…
Drudgery seeps in from the same old walls glaring at us. Creativity withers if we don't crack open a new view once in a while. A change of scenery helps, but sometimes refreshing our everydace space is what we need most. Here are a few tips on how to optimize…
For the past seven weeks, we've explored detailed steps to refresh each aspect of life. Our discussions noted ways to renew the mind, relationships, health, habits, spirituality, self-esteem, and personal image. Now that we've identified how to revitalize our lifestyles this spring, how can we keep up with them through…
Last week's post discussed the keys to internal self-image. Spirituality and character serve as the foundation of our self-concept. Our essence determines our potential impact. The effectiveness of our lives depends upon how well we express our divine potential to the world around us. But sometimes our ability to connect falls…
Self-image grows from seeds of identity and purpose within the soul. When we admit to ourselves who we are and recognize who we are meant to be, actualizing our potential can begin. Self-image first involves inner nurturing. Personal understanding of character roots us. As our seeds germinate and potential springs forth, we…
In preparation for Easter, we'll continue our series this week to highlight revitalizing our spirituality. We've discussed mental, social, and physical health. These integrated parts of life weave together as a skin over the most vital substance of self--our core essence. [bctt tweet="Well being begins and ends with the state…
Our days consist of many auto-piloted moments. These little building blocks of habitual behavior shape our lives. We should examine the content of our automatic thoughts and actions to ensure we can become who we most want to be and bless those around us. [bctt tweet="Optimizing habits blesses us to bless others."…
http://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=WS66hAvj1vY This week's video offers simple tips to adopt a healthier lifestyle this spring. Refresh your attitude, because the foundation of health is actually all in your head. Picture yourself at the finish line, then plot a course of baby steps. Focus on this week's baby steps. Take small steps on a one-way…
Our hearts and souls pulse and flow with blessings, unique energy in rhythm with the flow of our individual design. A torso carries this majestic purpose from birth to end, but most containers also include limbs. Legs to walk the distance between souls. Feet, whose toes wriggle and grip the earth…
We're recovering from the lost hour of sleep this weekend, so let's discuss a few ways to refresh our minds this spring. Today's video suggests the following techniques to improve mental acuity: Read across genres. Learn a new concept or skill. Change your mindset from problem-focused to puzzle-solving. Adopt a moth-exterminating…