Our best opportunities for personal growth oftentimes come when we encounter difficult challenges. These may include economic hardships, setbacks, or “constructive” criticism. As we learn to grow because of difficulties — rather than in spite of them — we become motivated to continue our personal journey.
Read MoreThe best
When we give people the benefit of the doubt, we open doors for more transparency and vulnerability in relationships. When we give up judgment and offer people grace, we allow ourselves additional peace of mind.
Read MoreTime
When I prioritize relationships over tasks, I can more easily put my stressors into perspective.
Read MoreWonder
My ability to enjoy life is enhanced by my willingness to experience wonder at the little things.
Read MoreSharing feelings
Take a risk, and tell others important toyou how you really feel. It will allow others to get to know you much better than they currently do.
Read MorePositive impact
Trust in your ability to nurture others' good qualities, and surround yourself with an encouraging environment.
Read MoreForgiveness
We have heard it said many times that forgiveness is for one's own benefit, rather than the benefit of the one who offended us. The reason is obvious: allowing ourselves to dwell in negativity and resentment only holds us back from moving forward and progressing in our goals and in our self-improvement.
Read MoreMeeting goals
I have increasing confidence in my ability to meet the goals that I set for myself.
Read MoreMoments
Appreciating our immediate environment and surroundings allows us to enjoy the richness of life.
Read MoreJoy of love
Allowing the possibility of love into our lives involves some risk, but without risk, we become emotional robots.
Read MoreGetting closer
I maintain focus on the end result, rather than becoming frustrated with the steps to get there.
Read MoreChange
Change can be intimidating ... but not if we focus on the first few steps only, before focusing onthe entire process as a whole.
Read MoreGentle nurture
I choose to prioritize and take care of those closest to me.
Read MoreGentleness
When we choose to give ourselves grace and engage in constructive evaluation rather than shame, we give our character room to grow.
Read MoreLearning to grow
We may have the attitude that challenges are simply unfortunate circumstances to overcome. But that attitude robs us of the opportunity to learn and grow from the experience of overcoming obstacles. For every conflict and challenge, consider how you can learn something useful from the situation.
Read MoreHardship
We can learn from all of our life experiences, even hardship. Do not allow life's challenges to harden your heart against new possibilities.
Read MorePatience in adversity
Other people and other situations may challenge our patience and prompt feelings of anger. However, we can claim our ability to remain calm even in the face of provocation.
Read MoreWorthwhile ideas
Trust in the value of your ideas ... brainstorming may yield more powerful possibilities than you previously considered.
Read MoreBalanced mind
Maintaining a mindset that is balanced -- that is to say, at peace with the universe and one's place in it -- takes practice and a discipline to maintain perspective. The payoff is a sense of internal peace.
Read MoreTime investment
Choosing carefully the people with whom we will invest our time is a lesson in boundaries.
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