I am good enough…
I would like to encourage everyone reading this article today, to mentally affirm, “I am good enough.” For a lot of us we spend our days either being highly critical of ourselves; or entertaining...
View ArticleI am good enough!
We began this column last week by encouraging every reader to mentally affirm that ‘I am good enough’ ... and urged that you remember a list of pointers whenever you are tempted to feel as if you are...
View ArticleThe essence of fatherhood
WHEN YOU HEAR the word, “father,” what images come to mind? What about the word, “daddy?” Depending on what type of father you had growing up, these words can elicit very positive or very negative...
View ArticleEssence of Fatherhood- conclusion
LAST WEEK I listed some qualities of a good father. In concluding, this week we’ll look at some of the benefits of fatherhood: Health Benefits of Fatherhood 1. Children are a motivation to be healthy....
View ArticleBeing consistent
It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives. It’s what we do consistently. – Anthony Robbins It is often said that knowledge is power, but knowledge is only powerful when it’s...
View ArticleLiving a Meaningful Life
It is well established that a sense of purpose is necessary for psychological health, and in turn, for human adaptation and survival. Human evolution depends on our motivation and our will to survive;...
View ArticleLiving a Meaningful Life (conclusion)
If you are at a point in your life where you feel, you must add meaning to your life, here are a few suggestions you can consider: 1. Live in the present moment Ten years ago, did you think you would...
View ArticleTips on building resilience
Life can be difficult at times. It seems like each day we must constantly click the adjustment and readjustment buttons, as life continues to unfold its highs and lows. Regardless of the circumstances,...
View ArticleTips to help students succeed in school
For some students, going back into the classroom is a welcome thought, as they eagerly anticipate learning new things, expanding their minds and pressing towards a successful end of year. On the other...
View ArticlePreventing suicide
The month of September has been identified as National Suicide Prevention month. Suicide is a major public health issue globally, with long-lasting effects on individuals, families, and communities. It...
View ArticleLinking psychological stress and Cancer?
Psychological stress describes what people feel when they are under mental, physical, or emotional pressure. Although it is normal to experience some psychological stress from time to time, people who...
View ArticleHow to improve mental and emotional health?
On October 10, we will again commemorate World Mental Health Day. It is prudent that we all take the time to reflect on our mental wellness. Mental Health is a universal human right that should never...
View ArticleDefining your ‘Authentic Self’
We are usually encouraged to be ourselves; being yourself seems and sounds pretty simple and self-explanatory: we just wake up and do what you want to do, without following the crowds, without fear of...
View ArticleCan honesty improve your health?
It is suggested by lying expert Robert Feldman that “the average person lies about 11 times a day, and will slip in at least two dishonesties in a 10-minute conversation, and further research added...
View ArticleCan gratitude improve your mental, physical health? – Part 1
As we approach another Thanksgiving, let us take a moment to appreciate the importance and benefits of being thankful. Gratitude can be one of the most powerful tools in your emotional toolkit, which...
View ArticleCan gratitude improve your mental and physical health? – Part 2
Gratitude and Personality Benefits The practice of gratitude can enhance your personality. Gratitude can… 11. Make us more optimistic Showing our gratitude not only helps others feel more positively....
View ArticleCompulsive Shopping at Christmas
The Christmas season is one unfortunately known for excessive spending. Many act impulsively, making purchases they often end up regretting; experiencing intense buyer’s remorse; anxiety and depressive...
View ArticleMake Christmas, Family time
Holidays like Christmas are an opportunity to spend time with your family. However, we often take our family time for granted and only realize that it is a privilege when we can’t be with them anymore....
View ArticleThe importance of having integrity
Each day we are required to make choices and decisions. Many of us must make decisions that define who we are and what we believe in. Most often, the choices we face may seem insignificant. But this...
View ArticleHow to develop and preserve integrity
Your integrity is what determines your reputation, and, just as this proverb states, all it can take is a single bad choice to destroy a lifetime’s worth of integrity. So, how can you work on...
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