Some people get in the way of themselves in life. They get in the way of their own happiness, joy and satisfaction in life. They also get in the way of true enjoyment and even finding love. They do this, many times, by taking themselves too seriously.

Taking oneself too seriously can range in severity from mild to extreme. On the mild end of the range it can be getting frustrated or angry at yourself when you make a mistake or something just doesn't go the way you wanted it to.

In the middle range, it goes further where you dwell on it longer and it can effect your mood or general disposition. You might also put unreasonable expectations upon yourself and as a result of not fulfilling them, you become unhappy and your health can suffer. [Read more...]

Inspirational & Self-HelpTJMarch 23, 2017happiness, joy, satisfaction, enjoyment, love, emotions, mood, expectations, journey Comments

Don't Let The Destination Make You Lose Sight of the Journey

How many times have you been so focused on reaching a goal or getting something done, that you didn't even enjoy yourself in the process? Have you ever driven somewhere on vacation and were so focused on getting to your destination by a certain time, you left no room for fun on the way? Maybe you were so stressed on your way there that your trip was not as fun as it could have been.

When you think of your school years, do you have fond memories or is it just a blur? Perhaps, you put so much pressure on yourself to excel, that you left no time for any enjoyable times. Maybe you even are still doing that to yourself today! [Read more...]

Inspirational & Self-HelpTJJuly 28, 2016destination, journey, vacation, pressure, excel, life, positivity Comments