4 Simple Ways to Practice Gratitude
Thanksgiving is traditionally a time of appreciation for many of us, but how does that manifest itself? Here are some simple ways to practice gratitude.
Thanksgiving is traditionally a time of appreciation for many of us, but how does that manifest itself? Here are some simple ways to practice gratitude.
It can be easy to get overwhelmed with trying to keep a clean house when you have a chronic illness—and even for those who have a lot on their shoulders. We'll talk today about some cleaning hacks to help with the never-ending chore of keeping house.
In our last post, we talked about dealing with the memory issues that can come with chronic illness. Well, I’m on a roll, because this week we’ll be talking about tips for dealing with fatigue (and next time: time-saving cleaning hacks).
We can be quick to remind others not to judge us yet fail to identify the same behavior in ourselves. Then our attempts to identify it in ourselves inevitably lead to questions about where to draw the line. Surely some judgments are necessary for a healthy life, right? How can we know the difference?
We all know comparison is unhealthy, yet we all do it. Nothing else kills self-esteem quite like it. Read on for why this is and for a few encouraging reminders for the next time you find yourself comparing yourself to someone else.
Have you ever stayed in a harmful situation yet never said anything? Or have you gotten pleasure in telling others about the terrible things other people have done to you? If so, you may have a victim mindset. Don't worry. I've realized that I have the same problem, so I've compiled a list of reminders to combat it. Check 'em out here.
Do you ever procrastinate? Do you feel alone and a little ashamed? Well, read on for some encouragement and tips from my own struggle.
Do you ever feel like things would be so much better in the world if everyone would just follow the rules? If you're a Christian and answered yes, then you could be legalistic. Check out this post for more signs of legalism and my own struggle with it.
Have you ever heard of imposter syndrome? Do you ever question your ability and even your right to profess your faith to others—afraid you'll mess up and be exposed as an imposter? Overcome imposter syndrome with these reminders.
Are you discouraged at the thought of not being able to gather for Christmas? Me, too. But check out this post for a few tips to enjoy the moment anyway this Christmas.