Contribution We are wired to contribute and make a difference. It is as natural as breathing. When we are not doing that, we suffer and typically our self-worth takes a hit. So, when we are feeling kind of puny, a great question to ask ourselves is, “Where can I make a difference?” Then go and […]
Feelings, Woo-oh-oh feelings. . .
May 15, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Feelings, Woo-oh-oh feelings. . . We think that we are logical creatures because we can think. But, we are not. We are emotional creatures that sometimes use logic. Emotion drives us. (Any Sales 101 class will teach that people buy emotionally and then afterwards justify their purchase by using logic. So, if we want to […]
The Meaning of Stress
May 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Meaning of Stress Stress = misguided thinking that we are in charge of the results. Thinking this way is bound to stress us out because there is very little that we are actually in control of (with effort, we can be in control of our thoughts, feelings, reactions, and behaviors and that is pretty […]
Self-Care ~ luxury or necessity
May 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Self-Care ~ luxury or necessity So often when people get busy or stressed, the first thing they drop is self-care. This is a mistake. When they do this, they are looking at the cost (time) rather than the benefits. Self-care (exercise, prayer, meditation, personal growth time, relaxation, social connection, etc.) can produce stress relief, stronger […]
I approve of me
May 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The importance of wins
May 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The importance of wins From what I can tell, it is very important to our well-being to have wins, to have successes. These wins give us a sense of accomplishment, satisfaction, and fulfillment. These wins can even be little things. I spent several hours last Saturday and Sunday working on my flower gardens. I weeded, […]
Celebration and satisfaction
May 8, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Celebration and satisfaction If we don’t celebrate ourselves, our lives, and our success then how can we hope to experience joy, happiness, fulfillment, and satisfaction? p.s. The Cure for Procrastination on May 24 www.jonathanmanske.com/procrastinationcure Much Love, Jonathan Help me out please ~ if this Daily Dose spoke to you, forward it to someone who would […]
Procrastination and overwhelm
May 7, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Procrastination and overwhelm Oftentimes the first step in dealing with procrastination and overwhelm is self-forgiveness. When we procrastinate and or get overwhelmed, we are not bad or wrong or defective. We are merely human. But people treat themselves like they are bad, wrong, or defective. Once we forgive ourselves, we allow ourselves to be human […]
Triggers and Plans
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Greater Heights
May 4, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Greater Heights The lie in mass consciousness is that we can beat ourselves to greater heights. Somehow, we got stuck with the idea that negative self talk and the like will spur us on to better performance. However, that idea is total crap. We can go into the laboratory and prove that beating up on […]
