Cheryl Richardson
Cheryl Richardson
accepting behavior benefit benefits chance cut embrace habit happier identify leverage might mood people realize sort sticking typical work
So let's say you realize that you are never going to be a 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. person. You're not cut out for that sort of typical work environment. The benefit might be that if you embrace that and say I need to be self-employed or I need to be doing more project-oriented work. Identify the benefits -- I'd be more productive. I'd be happier. The people around me would be happier because my mood would be better. When you identify the benefits of accepting the behavior or habit, you actually give leverage to it and give yourself a better chance of sticking with it.
pain believe people
I have tremendous empathy for people who are faced with any kind of a chronic problem. Sometimes when we're in this situation, it's as though our mind has us believe that if we ruminate about the pain we'll find a way out.
thinking body physical-body
Our thinking absolutely affects the physical body.
pain knowing challenges
If I were somebody dealing with chronic pain, I would see it as a challenge to manage my mind; even knowing that the effect of my thoughts is not only affecting my experience, but it is absolutely affecting the state of my health.
people support want
By using affirmations and by surrounding ourselves with people who are positive and will support us in holding thoughts about what we want to experience (and not what we don't) we'll naturally start to shift our experience
pain challenges mind
Chronic pain or other challenges are invitations; gifts that challenge us to learn how to manage the mind.
mean order focus
To focus means to bring your attention to the center, to concentrate on one thing intently in order to gain clarity.
loving-yourself trying rich
If beating yourself up worked you'd be rich, thin, and happy. Try loving yourself instead.
leadership differences making-a-difference
Leaders stand out. Good leaders succeed. Great leaders make a difference in the world.
enjoy-life insightful want
If you want to enjoy life more fully, the trick is to teach yourself to live in the insightful mode more often.
grace magic divine
The best motivating factor of all, however, is divine intervention, or what I like to call The Magic of Grace.
self-esteem quality quality-of-life
A high quality life starts with a high quality you!
children essence adoption
Inner child work is essential. It's the essence of growth as a whole person
encouragement clothes energy
It's amazing what eliminating energy drains can do to our mood. Remember how good you felt when you finally went through your closet and cleaned out the old clothes that you were sure you'd wear again someday?