Author: bettiie

Affirmation:  I am safe and calm Thought for the week:  Stress Stress is a normal part of life. Stress is the body's reaction to any change that requires an adjustment or response. The body’s responses to stress can be physical, mental and emotional.  To relieve stress have a balanced life, with time for work, relationships, relaxation,… Continue reading Blog Week 43 – Stress

Affirmation:  I am peaceful Thought for the week:  Drinking Tea When feeling, anxious, stressed or overwhelmed please consider having a cup of tea. Sipping a cup of tea supports just about every organ in your body. Unsweetened tea is rich in antioxidants which prevent chronic disease and help repair cells in the body. “Making tea… Continue reading Blog Week 42 – Drinking Tea

Affirmation:  Everything I touch is a success Thought for the week:  Touch Touch is one of the most immediate and direct of the senses. Our sense of touch connects us to the world in an intimate way. When you are lost in the black valley of pain, words grow frail and offer little solace. To… Continue reading Blog Week 41 – Touch

Affirmation:  Today is filled with possibility and change Thought for the week:  Possibility and Change Possibility and change become growth within the shape of time that we call a day. Days are where we live. This rhythm shapes our lives. Your life takes the form of each new day that is given to you. A… Continue reading Blog Week 40 – Possibility and Change

Affirmation:  I am confident and courageous Thought for the week:  Candles Candles have been proven to soothe us. The gentle, mesmerizing quality of the light helps us to calm down and even achieve a meditative state. The smell of the scented candle stimulates the part of your brain which is connected to memory and mood. For example, certain… Continue reading Blog Week 39 – Candles

Affirmation:  I set healthy boundaries, I accept myself, I love myself and I keep moving forward Thought for the week:  Statements to Live By Charlie Chaplin left us 4 statements: (1) Nothing is forever in this world, not even our problems. (2) I love walking in the rain because no one can see my tears.… Continue reading Blog Week 38 – Statements to Live By

Affirmation:  I protect my energy around draining people. I set healthy boundaries. Thought for the week:  Reciprocity The principle of reciprocity: People repay in kind. Give what you want to receive. If you have ever caught yourself smiling at a co-worker just because they smiled first, you know how this principle works. Emotional reciprocity exists when… Continue reading Blog Week 37 – Reciprocity

Affirmation:  I love to laugh Thought for the week:  Laughter It’s true: laughter is strong medicine. It draws people together in ways that trigger healthy physical and emotional changes in the body.   A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after. Laughter decreases stress… Continue reading Blog Week 36 – Laughter

Affirmation:  Everyday, in every way, I am getting better and better Thought for the week:  Self-Sabotage vs Self-Development Self-Sabotage     I procrastinate and repeatedly put off things                 I compare myself to other people’s “highlight reel            I am often critical of myself and what I am capable of     I do not set boundaries and struggle to… Continue reading Blog Week 35 – Self-Sabotage, Self-Development

Affirmation:  I choose to surround myself with people who feel like sunshine Thought for the week:  Benefits of Sunshine Did you know the right balance of sunshine can have lots of mood-lifting benefits? Sunlight increases the brain’s release of a hormone called serotonin. Serotonin is associated with boosting mood and helps a person feel calm… Continue reading Blog Week 34 – Benefits of Sunshine