Undoubtedly, coffee is a terrific way to start the day, but a grateful morning prayer is the best way to get it started right. Spending time in these words, being thankful to God for what He has done in your life, will energize and soothe you through anything that comes your way, no matter what your day brings.
While one person challenged with Social Anxiety Disorder might feel anxious communicating with even one other person, another might be more tolerant to interacting with a small group of three to five people before feeling the effects of nervous symptoms.
There are many factors in weight loss that are not completely in our control: metabolism, body type, age, or how much free time we have to exercise. However, we can focus on what we can change, including the kind of food we eat, and how we deal with obstacles.
It can feel like such a miserable affair to march into work, day in day out, never feeling fulfilled. But if you’re stuck at a job and can’t find other options, sometimes all you can do is hold your chin up and bear it.
This metaphor helps illuminate how not reacting to negative emotions allows your bus – or your life – to continue progressing, ultimately letting those negative passengers off the bus to make way for positive passengers who won’t distract you.
When you set time aside each day to think positively, you feel fantastic at that moment. You have those positive thoughts floating around your head, and you can feel great about every situation. The problem? Eventually, you will have to stop thinking positively and go back to facing life’s realities.
Hang around people who are genuinely positive, who challenge you, and who you admire. This doesn’t mean that your discussions have to become all positive quotes and sunshine, but you should focus on conversations that are productive and fun.
If you find yourself wanting to or actually responding in anger, you need a break. It could be that the mental demands of the job are too much. Or, you could need more support at work. This might include training, additional staff and backup, or a shift in responsibilities.
While we understand faith and service, we often fail to understand the importance of gratitude in our lives. Often we call out for help when we are in crisis or need but forget to give thanks for the many blessings we have in our lives. The Bible offers some wonderful stories on how gratitude can transform us in our lives and as spiritual beings.
Spend time with them – Take some time to do something they like. An older family member will probably appreciate a simple visit or phone call when you aren’t in a rush to do something else afterward.