Here are my personal reasons for blogging (in no relevant order): for accountability - just to myselfto explore the universe of thoughts inside meto connect with myselfto keep an inventory of everything: my thoughts, my progress towards my goals, my highs, my lows, my recipes, my travels, my experiences, my knowledge, etc.for creativity - to … Continue reading Reasons why I blog (and why you should too)
Category: Inspirational
A collection of my personal motto’s
Here are some words/thoughts I've had through the course of my life, recorded in my notes and/or blog and words I really want to live by: “God has given us such an amazing machine (our body) which is capable of so much. I think most of us take for granted our body and our life … Continue reading A collection of my personal motto’s
Gratitude
Yesterday, I made a decision to finalize my Daily Routine Checklist and share it on my blog. As I was in the process of this, I googled ‘how to discipline yourself to get up early in the morning no matter what’ and came across a very well-written post on ‘How to Discipline Yourself With 10 … Continue reading Gratitude
Separate Respect From Regard
“I treat everyone with respect, regardless of who they are or what they have.” April 1st2019 Good morning, Regard and respect are different, contrary to popular belief. Regard is an external gesture of courtesies and protocols given for people’s roles and positions. Respect is a feeling, a vibration radiated for who the person is. Sit … Continue reading Separate Respect From Regard
Communication after conflict
"I prioritise relatonships, I initiate conversation soon after an argument." March 18, 2019 Good morning, When there is an argument or conflict, some of us stop talking to each other. The days or weeks of communication breakdown is unhealthy because we cling on to negative thoughts and it depletes everyone. Sit back and prepare yourself … Continue reading Communication after conflict
Separate Love From Expectations
“I accept people completely even if they are not my way.” March 17, 2019 Good morning, We often expect people to be and do things which are consistent with our own qualities, values and goals. If someone meets our expectations, we believe they love us. We even believe they will satisfy all our wishes because … Continue reading Separate Love From Expectations
Give Feedback Without Criticism
“I am polite and understanding, when giving feedback.” March 16, 2019 Good morning, We hold the purest intention for everyone, but sometimes we criticize people when they are not our way. Criticism has vibrations of anger and rejection. It creates hurt in the one being criticized. It also depletes our inner power. Sit back and … Continue reading Give Feedback Without Criticism
Handling Criticism Gracefully
“I take only feedback, I don’t consume the energy of criticism.” March 15, 2019 Good morning, Regardless of the form it takes or the intentions behind it, criticism can be difficult to accept. But if we learn how to deal with it, we can face it with ease. A large part of criticism directed towards … Continue reading Handling Criticism Gracefully
Are you dependent on appreciation?
“I acknowledge appreciation humbly, I don’t consume it.” March 14, 2019 Good morning, When people appreciate us for who we are or what we do, what they say about us is not truly only about us. They reflect their quality to be able to see niceness in us. It is their opinion about us. Let … Continue reading Are you dependent on appreciation?
Be Yourself Always
“I use my values consistently, no matter how someone behaves.” March 13, 2019 Good morning, Each of us was taught to be kind to everyone around us, but we often reflect on peoples behaviours. We are nice to people when they are nice to us; if they wrong us, in small or big ways, we … Continue reading Be Yourself Always
