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Being True To Yourself: 7 Ways To Live Authentically
“Be congruent. Be authentic. Be your true self.” —Mahatma Gandhi It can be exhausting and disempowering to live a life in which you’re not being

7 Ways to Drop Self-Criticism and Give Yourself a Break
“Do not beat yourself up. Even if you think you know your flaws, there is no need to advertise them. Most people won’t have noticed.”—

The Present is a Gift
The Present is a Gift is adapted from my book “Awaken the Happy You”. “Treat every moment as a gift; that’s why it’s called

Why Self-Understanding is the Way to Lasting Peace
“Self-understanding rather than self-condemnation is the way to inner peace and mature conscience” —Joshua Liebman I was talking to a young guy the other day

Being Present—The Simple Solution To All Your Problems
What happens to your problems when you’re fully present in the moment? Life is full of problems. Or so it would appear. Bills to pay,

3 Simple Ways To Practice Gratitude
Practice gratitude to experience a state a state of great-fullness. Adapted from my book ‘Awaken The Happy You.” When I was around eight or nine

Tell Your Story Three Times And No More
“Tell you story three times and no more.” — African proverb I’d like to share the story of a woman I recently spoke with who was really

Accepting What Is—How To End Self-Created Suffering
Resistance creates suffering. The antidote is accepting what is. Unpleasant events are an inevitable and unavoidable part of life, whether it be the sudden downpour

9 Ways To Tame a Mischievous Monkey Mind
Originally published May, 2021 “I am burdened with what the Buddhists call the monkey mind —the thoughts that swing from limb to limb, stopping only

How To Quieten The Mind And Unlock Your Inner Treasure
How To Quieten The Mind And Unlock Your Inner Treasure “I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness, the astonishing

Self-Acceptance: 7 Ways To Love Yourself More
“No amount of self-improvement can ever make up for a lack of self-acceptance.” — Robert Holden Self-acceptance is an essential quality to cultivate if we wish to

Living In The Moment: 6 Keys To A Richer Life
First published March, 2021 “Living in the moment means living your life consciously, deeply aware that each breath is a gift.” — Oprah Winfrey When my daughter

Mind Your Own Business—The Key To Instant Peace
“Mind your own business. Let the thoughts come and go as they please. Without a place to land, they are unable to touch your peace.”

Don’t Shoot The Second Arrow
“In life, we can’t always control the first arrow. However, the second arrow is our reaction to the first. The second arrow is optional.”— The

7 Ways To Be Happier When Life Sucks
“Whenever life sucks, remember you’re going to die someday. So, any day above ground is a good day.” — Oscar Wilde We all feel that