Tag: flourish
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Highly Sensitive Woman – would you love to flourish?
Please share this article viaIf you are a highly sensitive woman the world can easily overwhelm you. Maybe you have tried to dim your empathy or to follow (more or less) well meant advice to get a ‘thicker skin’. But I’m afraid this is not how it works. You need to take 2 steps in order…
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16 Tips for a Highly Sensitive Person: Thrive instead of Survive in Bustling Cities like Sydney
Please share this article viaDo you know this scenario: you are super excited about an upcoming city trip and at the same time you feel like cancelling it? I recently visited Sydney – the beautiful and busy city with the unforgettable skyline. As a Highly Sensitive Person, at first I was concerned, but then I…
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How to get off the roller coaster now (don’t put it off until next year)
Please share this article viaLife seems like being on a roller coaster sometimes. It’s not always a smooth ride. That’s why I love to quote the saying: “You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” There is one thing you need to know thoroughly to change the course of your life and…
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Why I blow bubbles and fly on swings – and you should, too
Please share this article viaAre you often feeling stressed? Not having enough leisure, lacking time for yourself, space in your schedule? I can show you how to counterbalance this tendency. You need to consciously choose to spend time with activities that literally ‘fill and light you up’. One quick fix that works for me is…
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Excuses are for other people not for you, right?
Please share this article viaI have been silent and not posting for a while. Since I’ve been back from my holidays I have heard voices in my head. “Shame on you!”, says the fat hippopotamus. “Never mind, you needed some rest and you deserve it”, replies Tinkerbell with a giggle. Who is right? Have I…
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Be kind – don’t rewind
Please share this article viaI was discussing today with a colleague about kindness and compassion and how important it is to apply these attitudes to ourselves. The foundation of a truly successful life has to do with creating habits that make us feel worthy and loveable. If you love movies as I do, this title…
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Be bold – open your heart and your mind
Please share this article viaPositive emotions open our mind and they help us see the big picture. Secondly, positive emotions transform us for the better— they bring out the best in us. And it’s a habit you can cultivate that will bring you in an upward spiral. Positive emotions open our heart, they remind us about the fleeting nature of…
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Be bold – foster positivity
Please share this article viaCultivating positivity makes you immune against crises and setbacks. The difference of people who flourish (less than 20%) compared to others is the frequency and quantity of positive emotions they experience in their everyday life. Check out your positivity ratio! According to research by Barbara Fredrickson, to cultivate positive emotions allows…
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Spread love – smile with your heart
Please share this article viaOur mind and our body are not separate entities! The more we embody feelings of love, joy and compassion, the less we will struggle with the inevitable ups and downs of life we’re facing. The more we are detached from feelings of hatred, aversion and greed the freer we become. Western…