I've heard some people say that respect is something that has to be earned and not given. I do have to admit that when I hear that, it makes me wonder why why and how they came to believe in that concept.

I come from a different point of view, where I believe that respect should be given to all people right from the beginning- meaning that we should respect everyone and show respect to them right from the beginning. By saying "everyone", I mean all people including our family members, friends and even strangers.

Your First Impression Is Usually Right

We all form a first impression of people we come across in life, sometimes within seconds of being exposed to them for the first time. It's a very natural thing that people do, either based on past experiences or their gut instinct or "intuition".

How Do You Want People To Remember You?

I know that when asked that question, that there are some of you would answer, "Who cares?". Thankfully however, the majority of us do actually care how we will be remembered by others after we die.

In many cases when someone actually does know they are going to die soon (i.e. because of terminal illness or in planning to take one's own life), they go through the process of making peace and "setting things right" with others. They have that golden opportunity to clear things up and to have a more positive exit from this world. They have more of a chance of being remembered in a more positive light after they've died, or at least less negative.

RelationshipsTJJanuary 6, 2018death, memories, self reflection, self help, reflection Comments

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Hello Everyone! First of all, I'd like to thank every one of you for your support and for being interested in what I share with you and write about.

Secondly, we all know that the Holiday season brings us happiness as we enjoy the festivity of the season. However, the season can in also bring sadness to many of us, as we remember our loved ones that have passed on or the romantic loves that people could be in search of. This can bring people feelings of loneliness, despair and helplessness- even when physically surrounded by other people.

Know Yourself and Know Your Body

There are many reasons why its good to know yourself and your body.

First, being in tune with how and why you feel a certain way emotionally puts you in charge of your personal growth and happiness.

Secondly, being aware of how you feel physically, puts you more in charge of your health.

Your Emotional and Physical sides of your being, are both important and work together. It's key for them to work together in order for you to achieve the most happiness and joy in life. [Read more...]

Ways to Make Your Morning Less Hectic

We all know just how hectic and stressful one's morning can be. We have to deal with things like waking up before we really want to, too little sleep, getting things ready for the day and handling our personal hygiene routine. In addition, we may have other family members and pets to care for.

Lucky for you though, here are some easy things you can do to make your mornings less hectic and running more smoothly: [Read more...]

Inspirational & Self-HelpTJJanuary 18, 2017stress reduction, personal hygiene, self help, make ahead, live wiser, live smarterComment