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I Manifested one of my Biggest Dreams

A few years ago, I manifested something.  I am a huge believer in the Law of Attraction, I have vision boards, and I truly believe in the concept of Ask, Believe, Receive.  One of my huge dreams/goals/vision board items was to be a published author.  Now here's the thing, the law of attraction wasn't going to write a book for me, edit it, design a cover and submit it for publication.  And I think that's an important thing to remember.   If you want to manifest a healthy body - you are still the one that is going to have to eat better and exercise.  The Law of Attraction will maybe be bringing you the will power to do it. So as I said, one of my biggest life dreams was to write a book and I did it.  The Law of Attraction helped me to find my muse.  Led me to and editor, helped me find someone to do the kindle formatting and helped me upload it to Amazon Direct Publishing and voila - book on kindle. In the interim, I took a couple of writing classes and that brought me other options.  I learned about an amazing resource called…

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February 22, 2021
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How to Reach Your Life Goals the Right Way

How to Reach Your Life Goals the Right Way Sierra Powell                         Image Source: Pexels.com If you're trying to achieve important goals in life, it's important to devise a plan that works for your personality and takes both your motivations and fears into account. While the "right" path may look different for everyone, you have to set your goals with a clear end result in mind find ways to stay encouraged along your journey. Here are a few helpful tips to consider. Give Your Goals a Time Limit When you're trying to achieve specific milestones, you need to give yourself a realistic timeframe to complete the task. If you simply have the desire to do something, you may always be waiting for the right time to "get around to it." If your goal involves something that you truly desire, you may be reluctant to set a time limit due to fear of not accomplishing your objectives. Don't let procrastination stop you from doing the things you've always wanted to do. Give yourself a time limit for completing all your goals to help you organize your time and stay on…

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February 13, 2021
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44 Positive Affirmations for Depression to Inspire Change

Originally posted at ECounsiling.com 44 Positive Affirmations for Depression to Inspire Change By MS Broudy, Ph.D November 12, 2020 Have you ever given yourself a pep talk? You may not have realized it, but you were practicing a form of positive affirmation. Coping with depression can be discouraging and debilitating. Vocalizing certain phrases about yourself can provide a much-needed lift and motivate you toward positive change. Affirmations are a simple and useful tool that can help with depressive symptoms. What Is a Positive Affirmation? A positive affirmation is a self-statement that emphasizes your strengths, values, and favorable qualities. According to cognitive theory, depression is caused by distorted negative beliefs. Positive affirmations can be used to counter negative perceptions and bolster confidence in your abilities. For instance, you can replace the thought, “Nobody will ever love me” with the affirmation “I am worthy of love.” Many people who use affirmations recommend standing in front of a mirror as they repeat specific phrases to themselves, but you can perform them anywhere you feel is comfortable and effective. For increased success, it is suggested you practice your affirmations at least twice daily. Do Affirmations Work? Positive affirmations have been associated with multiple factors…

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February 13, 2021
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Being Positive in 2020

If there was ever a year that was the antithesis of thinking positive, it would be 2020.  Dealing with covid-19 is hard.  People are dying from this, and that's tragic.  You would think during this horrible time, we'd all come together and support one another, but that isn't happening, and for me, that is why this year is all about negativity. I spend a lot of time on Facebook, probably too much time if we're being totally honest, and what I see posted there breaks my heart.  Here in the states, I've seen an election tear a country apart.  Prior to that, I saw a president that did not reflect any of the values I believe in.  I've seen people belittle one another over their political choices.  I've seen friendships end, and I've even seen families torn apart. I've seen people belittle one another over the wearing of masks, and amazingly, I've seen people complain that some groups of people are working from home.  On a personal front, I've seen parents saying the most horrible things about teachers, blaming the fact that schools are closed on teachers.  News flash...teachers don't have that power. I feel bruised and battered and beaten…

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December 21, 2020
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Check out my FREE Giveaway

Hey everyone, I'm doing a free giveaway at my author website. You can get a free copy of a little drabble I wrote. Go here http://traciejoy.com/2020/12/05/free-giveaway/  to find out how to get your free copy.

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December 5, 2020
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Bring Positivity into your Home

How to Bring Positivity into Your Home Source (Royalty-free)   Your home is a sanctuary, and the energy within it should feel bright and light. Through curation and aesthetics you can bring positive energy into your home — and it can be as simple as rearranging furniture and utilizing natural light.   Having a happy home is also good for your health. One survey found that 73% of people who are happy with their home are also happy with their life.   These days, we’re all spending more time at home so having a space full of positive energy is more important than ever. Keep reading to learn how you can transform your life and improve your health with positive energy at home. Source (Royalty free) Get organized Clutter promotes anxiety, and a cluttered home can even make it harder to sleep at night. Our minds connect cleanliness with health, so tidying up can boost your spirits and reduce stress.   Here’s some tips for getting organized: Before you leave the house each morning, take a few minutes to put things away so  clutter doesn’t pile up. Utilize storage baskets to organize items that don’t already have a home. Install…

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November 11, 2020
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How Negative Thoughts and Emotions Affect Our Skin (+ 6 Tips To Change That)

Image source   All processes in our body are controlled by the nervous system. At the same time, the strongest bonds connect it with the skin, since they are the real embryological twins. Let us explain what this means. During the development of the embryo, the spinal cord and brain, peripheral nerves and epidermis are created from one material — the ectoderm, the outer germ layer of the embryo. And then these systems exchange a never-ending stream of messages for your whole life.   The relationship between the state of mind and skin   In dermatology, there is a section of psycho dermatology — a discipline at the junction with psychology. It studies the connection between skin conditions and our emotional background. And this is not surprising: the condition of the skin directly depends on the psyche.   The effects of stress   It is known, for example, that stress can worsen the course of such skin diseases like  dermatitis, psoriasis, etc. And, conversely, skin diseases, during which acne, irritation, dryness are observed, can cause severe stress. In addition, stress negatively affects healthy skin.   Some scientific works have proved that on the background of stress, the permeability of the…

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September 27, 2020
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How Positivity Can Improve Our Physical Health

How Positivity Can Improve Our Physical Health by Patrick Bailey The connection between mental health and physical health isn’t something we hear a lot about in today’s fast-paced world but the proof is there. How we think affects how we feel. Even the random thoughts that float around in our heads have an impact. When these thoughts are positive we stand to benefit in more ways than one. Positive thinking and health are closely linked and it doesn’t take make to incorporate positivity into your daily life. Can Thoughts and Emotions Affect Your Physical Health? Most everyone knows what it feels like to be angry or even furious. While anger is an emotion, it also comes out in the body. Your heart rate increases, your muscles tighten, and your breathing changes. These physical expressions can take a toll on your health if they happen often. Negativity develops out of patterns of thinking and feeling that work against your well-being. When left unchecked, chronic stress is the result. Chronic stress has damaging effects on the body’s systems, disrupting your hormone balance, weakening your immune system, and depleting the “feel-good” chemicals your brain uses to promote happiness. While negative attitudes and feelings…

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August 6, 2020
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How To Embrace the New Normal Based on Your Myers-Briggs Personality

  With everything going on in the world recently, it can be difficult to remain positive. The pandemic has impacted all of our lives in a way we couldn’t have imagined when ringing in the new decade. All the plans you made, whether that be traveling, hitting the gym every day or spending less time binge watching TV were affected by this worldwide crisis. So while nothing seems to be certain these days, we know for sure that everyone is affected. In fact, a recent poll showed that 72% of Americans felt their lives have been disrupted to at least some degree.   The internet is full of great resources and tips to stay active and remain positive while working from home and sheltering in place but what works for your favorite blogger or YouTuber may not necessarily work for you! That’s why FTD created a helpful visual that illustrates how each personality type according to Myers-Briggs deals with uncertainty.   The MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) was developed by Katharine Cook Briggs and her daughter, Isabel Briggs Myers, and consists of eight traits:   Extraversion (E) vs. Introversion (I) Sensing (S) vs. Intuition (N) Thinking (T) vs. Feeling (F) Judging…

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August 3, 2020
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Give Yourself a Break

I've been doing a lot of self-reflection lately. Self-reflection is good, too much - not so good! I've not been happy with who I am as a person lately. I've been dealing with some serious health issues, and I've allowed them, and the thoughts of them, to overwhelm me. I was finally coming to grips with everything and then covid-19 hit, and I went from being a teacher in a school, to teaching from my bedroom online, while my daughter worked in the living room and my son in his bedroom. It was a huge struggle, we had exactly one week to take everything we were doing in a classroom and get it online. We didn't do well and the kids didn't do well. I was working from 7:00 in the morning, until 11:00 - 12:00 at night, trying to connect with kids, and it's continued into this summer. It's made me realize something. Taking time for me isn't selfish, it's a necessity. It's a necessity for all of us. And the way that time looks is going to be different for everybody, and that's okay. We're all different, our "me" time should be different as well. So take some…

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August 2, 2020