How To Move From Self-Criticism to Self-Compassion

In yesterday’s article, I shared some of the research that showed why self-compassion is more effective for life change then self-criticism. Since self-compassion is at the other end of the spectrum of negativity and self-criticism, it is likely to feel quite unnatural to begin with. However, by relying on the following four methods of overcoming […]

How to Overcome Self-Criticism

Are you your own worst critic? Do you motivate yourself with self-criticism and focus on the negative repercussions that will occur if you don’t get tasks done in a timely manner? While self-criticism may seem to be an effective way of motivating yourself to meet an upcoming deadline, overcoming procrastination, or to get your daily […]

An Overlooked Method For Overcoming Procrastination

We hear it said time and time again. “We learn from our mistakes.” While in many cases this may be true, for someone who has struggled with procrastination for years, the negative effects of my repeated procrastination never seemed to correct my behavior. I had zero self-compassion, and guilt just added more time to my […]

Funny Exercise Quotes

  If you can smile while exercising, you may need your meds adjusted. ~ Del Hickson That’s not sweat , It’s my fat crying. Of course I’m in shape . Isn’t round a shape?” Exercise… the poor person’s plastic surgery. God must love calories, because he made so many. When ever I feel like exercising […]

How To Be Grateful During Tough Times

In her book, “The Hiding Place”, Corrie ten Boom tells about her time in the Nazi concentration camps. She and her sister were sent there as punishment for hiding Jewish people from the Nazis. Their bravery had saved the lives of hundreds of Jews, but now it was unclear if they themselves would survive. They […]

Jackie Robinson, a Man of Faith and Courage

There is a new movie out on DVD called “42.” It tells the remarkable story of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to play major league baseball. I have not yet seen the movie, but I’ve heard it is very inspiring. Before Robinson was hired by the Brooklyn Dodgers, he met with Branch Rickey, their General […]

How to Manage Your Time More Effectively

In a recent Harris Interactive poll, 56% of Americans reported that they regularly experienced stress due to having “too many things to do.”  One of the most common forms of stress is the feeling of being overwhelmed by too many things to do and not enough time to do them.  Part of the solution is […]

Myths That Keep You Trapped In Perfectionism (Part Two)

Perfectionists not only have unrealistically demanding goals and standards, they also constantly drive themselves in an attempt to meet them. As a reformed perfectionist, I understand the desire to “do things right,” to be highly critical of both your own work and that of others. Your high standards motivate you to tweak everything until it […]

Myths That Keep You Trapped In Perfectionism (Part One)

Do you feel constant pressure to meet your exacting standards? Do you feel that no matter how hard you try to do something that it is never quite “good enough?” If you answered “Yes,” you’re probably struggling with perfectionism.  Perfectionism is an obsessive need to perform flawlessly. As I’ve journeyed down the path of resolving […]

Four Powerful Ways To Stop Procrastinating

If you struggle with procrastination, you know about the stress and frustration it causes.  Fortunately, you can overcome this habit, once you learn the right strategies and invest some effort to put them into practice. The following four tips will help you to stay focused and get your task or project done on time. Cross […]

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