Tips for Being Present

Being present means being in the moment, it is a conscious state of awareness.  Not thinking about the past or future, just thinking about the here and now.  I hope you find these tips for being present helpful. It’s being quiet and still. It’s allowing ourselves to be aware of surroundings and where we are…

Affirmations

The dictionary defines affirmation as, “the action or process of affirming something or being affirmed.”  Not much to go on, so let’s break it down.    Affirm as a verb, to confirm or validate.  To make solid or resilient, to make an agreement or plan explicit and definite.  Okay, it’s starting to come together.  Affirmations…

Reflective Journal-Journaling

What is a reflective journal (reflective journaling) or reflective writing?  Some may consider it as, “keeping a diary”, but it’s a little more in-depth and structured than just writing thoughts or recording events. Reflective journaling can be used as a problem-solving tool that can help with developing critical thinking skills.  There can be many different…