“You look really nice today!” a random person tells you. You feel awkward. What do you say? Do you think “No, I don’t, I look like a total mess,”? Realizing your silence is contributing to the awkwardness, you mutter “Thanks…” and then make as quick an escape as possible. But the brief encounter plays over …
What is forgiveness and why is it important? What are the benefits of forgiveness? Why should we forgive someone for something that hurt us deeply? Does forgiveness mean that you fall right back into a trap you just got out of? Have you ever asked yourself any of those questions? Forgiveness can be a touchy …
We have all had awkward social situations. Every. Single. One. of. Us. It just happens. Some people are naturally more social and more at-ease around people than others. Some people pick up on body language better than others. If you find yourself struggling to fit in and wiping sweaty palms at the thought of a …
Contentment Questing is officially 3 years old! That sounds unreal even as I type the words – 3 years of blogging. I type these blog posts up every year as a reminder to myself of how far I’ve come and that I actually am making headway. If you have ever attempted a blog, or if …
Happiness is something we all strive for. It’s something that we want. It’s a great life goal to achieve. Is it possible to not only find it for ourselves but also learn how to be the type of person that can make others happy as well? What if happiness is not something that we get …
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We all get overwhelmed from time to time. Life seems to throw more at us than we think we can possibly handle at one time. Feeling overwhelmed and stressed can make it hard to keep your faith up that things will be alright. It can make you want to shut down and stop everything. If …
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How do you choose love over hate? It’s not always easy. But hate is like a festering sore that spreads. Sometimes it seems like it’s all around us. I wonder how such a huge mess can possibly be fixed. But just when I am about to despair, I am reminded of the answer – to …
It’s the end of a stressful day and you’re already feeling better after only a few minutes of walking around the block. This is one of the many emotional benefits of physical activity. How you move your body profoundly affects your state of mind. Watch your motivation soar as you learn how physical activity improves …
15 Proven Emotional Benefits of Physical Activity You Need to Know Read More »
I sat in my vehicle outside the gym, my face glistening with sweat and tears stinging my eyes. I just finished my first 5k and I felt terrible, not physically, but emotionally. “Last. Dead Last.” My inner critic started in on me. My time was 43:53 which seemed awful and embarrassingly turtle-like. I thought I …
Journaling for beginners can be a bit intimidating or leave you feeling lost, not knowing where to start. It can also feel downright funny at first to start writing down your thoughts and feelings. I’ll tell you how I got started in a bit as well as my first “shocking” confession I ever wrote in …