Some benefits of meal planning include eating healthier, saving time and money, and not wasting food. — I realized the other day that I was eating whatever I wanted for my meals without planning for good nutrition. This will be a busy month for most of us, so I thought it might be a good idea to do some meal planning. We all have busy lives regardless…

Difficult circumstances can arise for those who suffer from chronic laziness. — Does it seem that when the days get shorter, it is easy to want to curl up by the fire and just be lazy? But unfortunately, that attitude means that a lot of responsibilities aren’t taken care of, and that is no way to live! The desire to do nothing…

Apologies, after any wrongdoing, must be comprehensive if they are to lead to real change and the rebuilding of trust — I’ve often wondered why people think they should be forgiven once they apologize for hurting someone. They believe that is good enough and life should just go on as before they upset the other person. I have a problem with this thinking. If I hurt someone because I was thoughtless…

Walking is simple, inexpensive, and requires no special skills. — Do you suffer from depression, constipation, or excess body fat? Do you have slightly elevated blood sugar or blood pressure? Is getting to sleep at night a problem for you? A 30-minute stroll every day might be all that’s needed. If you’re short on time or motivation for rigorous exercise…

Accepting that you don’t have a perfect memory will greatly enhance your quality of life. — I was upset with myself last week because I forgot about my Zoom meeting. I didn’t remember until the next day. We have all been there, but it is still frustrating. I set up reminders in my phone’s alarm, but for some reason, the alarm didn’t go off this time. …

Learning and using these love languages has the potential to greatly strengthen bonds with those we care about. — Individuals express love and appreciation in different ways, and by figuring out and responding to each person’s preferred method of expression, you are recognizing and appreciating their own emotional needs. For example, when a spouse takes the initiative to assist with tasks or obligations, someone whose primary love language is…

Astrologers believe that a person’s star sign impacts how we handle stress. Is this possible? — We all deal with stress on a regular basis. Some of us are good at dealing with it, but others; not so much. I fall in the latter group. For the most part, I have been dealing with stress pretty well. That was until my sister died two years ago. …

Mini-goals are a great way to keep track of your progress and ensure that you are on track to achieve your long-term objectives. — I had a lot of trouble achieving my goals until I realized that I needed to break a large goal into mini goals. The simple change has helped me be more successful at achieving something I wanted. It’s common to start with the desired outcome and work your way backward…

When you let other people’s opinions shape your own, you give them power and influence in your life. — How many times has the judgement of others got in the way of your success? How often have you let people judge you to the point where you doubt yourself? What if you knew you were enough? People’s judgements of us might have a long-lasting impact, making us feel vulnerable…