Give yourself a hug This may seem silly, and it can certainly feel silly if you aren’t used to doing it, but giving yourself a hug is a proven way to soothe yourself. In her book, Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself (#ThanksForYourSupport #CommissionEarned), Dr. Neff explains that showing yourself a comfortingContinue reading “Three Quick Ways to Improve Your Mood”
Category Archives: Heart
Striving for High Self-Esteem Is So Overrated
The podcast is available on multiple platforms. Go to anchor.fm/livelifeblooming for the complete list. According to Merriam Dictionary self-esteem means: a confidence and satisfaction in oneself. Any person with a healthy mentality then should have high self-esteem, right? Then why is that so many people struggle with self (or professionally) proclaimed self-esteem? In a competitiveContinue reading “Striving for High Self-Esteem Is So Overrated”
Go Get Your Big Dreams!
The podcast is available on multiple platforms. Go to anchor.fm/livelifeblooming for the complete list. As I was finishing up my undergraduate degree in mathematics and was answering for the hundredth time what I was going to do with it (No, not teach secondary school!), I announced to my family that I was going to becomeContinue reading “Go Get Your Big Dreams!”
If It Matters to You, It Matters to God!
This podcast is available on multiple platforms. Go to anchor.fm/livelifeblooming for the complete list. God cares about even your smallest desire! Whether it’s at work, in business, at home, or deep within your heart. He cares! Think of your child who wants a toy. For you, that toy by itself is not important, but itContinue reading “If It Matters to You, It Matters to God!”
My Happiness Is My Responsibility
This podcast is available on multiple platforms. Go to anchor.fm/livelifeblooming for the complete list. I am absolutely in LOVE with my husband! His kindness, care, and giggles warm my heart. I really love making this man giggle. It brings a smile to my face just thinking about it. I am amazed how my happiness levelContinue reading “My Happiness Is My Responsibility”
Do you feel like you’re drowning?
Recently I have been feeling like I was drowning and knowing that if I feel that way many others might as well; I posted in my doctorate research slack to check-in with how my friends and advisor were doing. Everyone that responded that first day also felt overwhelmed, were feeling down and less productive, andContinue reading “Do you feel like you’re drowning?”
It’s Okay to Have a Bad Day
This podcast is available on multiple platforms. Go to anchor.fm/livelifeblooming for the complete list. My dear friends, Yesterday I was full of sorrow. For the past few weeks I have been experimenting with replacing complaining thoughts with the thought, “The Lord will help me,” and trying to be upbeat, look for the positives, express myContinue reading “It’s Okay to Have a Bad Day”
Happiness Is…
Understanding my personal divinity and the divinity that is alive in others. Peace in uncertain times through faith in Jesus Christ whose joy swallows up all sorrows. Having fun even when the earth is literally shaking! The safety and health of loved ones (despite the commotion around them). Flowers at the graves of those IContinue reading “Happiness Is…”
Happiness is…
A hug, or two, or three, or four, from your stepdaughter. Good morning kisses. Cuddles with your angel husband. Hearing “Yay” from your kids when you tell them what’s for dinner. Your lead telling you thanks and good job. Roses. Lillies. Okay, any flowers. 🙂 Sleeping in. Going to bed early. Staying up late withContinue reading “Happiness is…”
Death is not the End!
I feel like death surrounds me intimately. Not my own death, but the death of loved ones and loved ones of friends. My heart aches for us in our losses, for the Lord told us that we would live in so much love that we would mourn the passing of those we loved (D&C 42:45).Continue reading “Death is not the End!”
Live Life Blooming 