During times of difficulty and crisis, it’s important that we practice wellness to keep our lives from spiraling out of control. Here are five great tips for staying well and maintaining our health and sanity.
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Being Thankful for the Trial
I’m just sitting here today at the beach. It’s early morning and as I watch the sun break just above the ocean, I can’t help but think about how thankful I am, just to be healthy and alive. This morning, God brought some bible verses to mind, specifically from the book of James in the [...]
What Are Healthy Boundaries?
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. . .good, established boundaries play an essential role in maintaining a healthy and happy life. Even the most well-adjusted, healthy individuals have established boundaries in place, whether they realize it or not. Boundaries are an essential part of their achieving healthy balance, success and happiness in life.
Asking Yourself a Simple Question Could Make Things Better – It’s About Perspective
As a quick tip to make your life a bit sweeter, a bit more pleasant today, think through the question – “Will your present trouble or difficulty matter at all a year from now?”
Is Laughter the Best Medicine?
Laughter releases endorphins like exercise, which help us feel good and relieve pain. In the midst of stress and crisis, we should strive to laugh more to make life better.
A Balanced Life Is a Healthy Life
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“These are a few symptoms of a life out of balance. And, if your personal life balance is representative of the deflated, uninspired diagram above, just imagine how it must affect everything in your life. Here’s what you can do to help . . .”
Finding Peace Through Proper Thinking
If we don’t watch it, our thinking can become negative, obsessive and spiral out of control, leading to panic, stress, anxiety and unhappiness. Here’s what Richard Carlson says about it in his book called “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff”.
Finding Guidance & Peace During Crisis & Difficulty
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Being in tune with God’s truth and wisdom is like walking down a dark road carrying a bright lantern to light your way. You may not be able to see very far ahead, but as long as you carry that light with you, your path will continue to be visible.
Personal Crisis and Negative Thinking
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How many negative thinkers out there create their crisis world by their negative thinking or pessimism? Well, I wish I could tell you the answer for certain by quoting statistics, but I can’t. But, what I can tell you is that I suspsect negative thinking and crisis are pretty well “bound at the hip” so to speak. Wherever you find crisis, it’s likely that you’ll also find negative thinking or at worst, a pessimist. Or will you?
