Ok, so what exactly does it mean to be intentional? Is it just another buzzword or is it actually helpful? Is this practice one more thing we need to put on our to-do lists? Living with intention simply means to …
Don’t just be thankful … start practicing RADICAL GRATITUDE … Sometimes we don’t fully understand the importance of gratitude in life, much less appreciate the unbelievable blessings that radical gratitude can bring into our lives. Are you paying attention to …
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Recently, a member of the B&C community asked me: “How do you live the life you want? Seriously, what are the exact steps I need to take to create the life I want to live because I’m sick and tired …
Oprah likes to ask people, “What’s one thing you know for sure?” If she ever asked me that question, my reply would be, “You are responsible for your life. You are responsible for your actions, your reactions, and all …
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Perhaps it’s just a sign of the techno-driven, get-everything-now times we live in, but the fact is that more and more of us are guilty of “distracted living,” and we don’t even know it. Worse, we don’t understand the profound …
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If you want to make 2020 your best year yet, then you need to be deliberate about your mindset, your habits, and focus your actions on what will make the most positive impact. That’s why we’ve gathered our 10 best …
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You’ve found yourself growing more and more anxious at work. You’re worried, stressed, frustrated, exhausted, and maybe even a little scared. Your anxiety level is off the charts and you desperately need to find a way to control anxiety at …
Can a Personal Development Book Really Change Your Life? Personal development books have been around since humankind first put pen to paper. There must be some mighty good reasons for that, right? People have sought out self-help books for eons …
If You Want to Find a Remote Job, You’ve Come to the Right Place! These days, more and more people are deciding they’d rather work from home in a remote job. At the same time, many companies are realizing that …
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Mindful living involves showing up for every aspect of your life. When you learn to be more present, your senses become sharper and the little things that are so integral to living a happy life get noticed. When you’re not …
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“Me Time” Isn’t Selfish; It’s Necessary! You’ve probably heard the phrase, “You can’t pour from an empty vessel.” It means that if you pour all your energy into supporting everyone else, you’ll eventually end up empty and unable to …
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What Is Making You Feel Overwhelmed by Life? Before we launch into our 6 tips for dealing with feeling overwhelmed, you need to take a good hard look at what’s making you feel so overwhelmed by life. Until you identify …
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If Someone in Your Life Needs Your Love and Encouragement, Give them One of these “Be Happy Gifts!” Someone in your life needs a smile. They need support, encouragement, and love. You know who they are: a friend, parent, colleague, …
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When You Can Quickly Identify Your Anxiety Triggers, Your Life Gets Easier! Everyone worries sometimes, but if you find yourself constantly bogged down by your fearful thoughts and emotions, you might be experiencing anxiety. Hope is not lost. Here are …
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If you’ve suffered a devastating injury, it affects much more than your physical health and abilities. With severe injuries, depression is a common result. And that’s not all. If you went through a traumatic experience, you might also develop post-traumatic …
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Are you ready for a miracle in your life? Ready as you can be? I was introduced to Patti LaBelle’s rendition of the song Are You Ready for a Miracle? when it was included in the soundtrack for the movie …
Want to know how to achieve anything in life? You begin. But, so many of us put off “beginning” in favor of other activities. Instead of getting started on achieving things, we: Think about what we want to achieve Dream …
Want to know the #1 reason most people are not as happy and fulfilled in their lives as they want to be? Most of us spend too much time on auto-pilot instead of living intentionally. When you switch gears to …
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Why You Need to Set Priorities for Personal Happiness and Professional Success Setting priorities for personal happiness and professional success is a must. If you want to enjoy your life and achieve the career dreams that are placed deep in …
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Are you tired of struggling? Recently someone wrote to me here at Believe and Create and told me she was tired: Tired of struggling. Tired of feeling miserable. Tired of conflict. Tired of not getting anywhere she wanted to go. …
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Are you over-focusing on your weaknesses as an attempt to fit in? ? It probably wouldn’t surprise you if I said that many of us focus on our weaknesses rather than our focusing on our strengths. We’re so eager to …
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You Simply Can’t Believe Everything You Think: How Distorted Thoughts Contribute to Unhappiness Do you wear glasses or contact lenses? If no, you lucky duck! If yes, you lucky duck, too, because isn’t it great that we have eyewear options …
Oh, if I had a penny for every time I practiced pumping myself up in anticipation of facing a difficult person or a negative situation. (Hint: I’d have a lot of pennies!) Every time I was about to enter an …
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So many of us sleepwalk through our lives. We’re creatures of habit, being mindlessly shuffled along on a moving walkway that carries us through our days without much thought about the bigger picture, namely, what we want our lives to …
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