A setback can leave you disappointed, embarrassed or unsure what to do next. You do not have to call it a gift, find a lesson immediately or prove your determination by repeating the same attempt. Once there is room to think, a useful review separates what happened...
Depression can make starting a task feel unusually difficult. Even something you want to do may seem too demanding. That does not mean you are lazy or that a more positive attitude would make everything easy. Small adjustments may make an activity more manageable, but...
Gratitude can be a way to notice something you value: a kind message, a familiar place, a moment of comfort or help you received. You can explore it without requiring yourself to feel cheerful or to describe a difficult experience as a gift. Choose an approach that...
A goal can give some structure to something you care about: learning a skill, spending time with someone or making an everyday task easier. It does not have to begin with a judgment that your present life is wrong. Give the goal enough detail to act on, and enough...
Food supplies the energy your body uses, and everyday eating needs to fit your time, preferences and resources. A useful starting point is a varied pattern of meals you can prepare and enjoy, rather than a list of expensive foods with special promises. If you are...
The law of attraction may be a meaningful belief or a name you use for imagining what you want. You can keep that sense of possibility while making decisions from the circumstances in front of you. A hopeful picture is a starting point for reflection, not a guarantee...
A rejection, breakup, difficult work experience or other setback can leave you doubting something you used to feel able to do. You do not have to become confident about everything at once. Choose one part of life where you would like a little more room to participate,...
Watching athletes work towards a difficult goal can be inspiring. You might feel ready to return to an interest, learn a skill or take on a challenge of your own. That interest does not have to become a demand to perform at your best every day. Your circumstances,...
Guilt can bring a question to your attention: did you hurt someone, break an agreement or act against a value that matters to you? But feeling guilty does not, by itself, prove that you did something wrong. A more useful starting point is to look at the situation...
Self-love is something that you can do and something that is often talked about. Some people wonder why you don’t love yourself more while others believe that you need to strive harder to love yourself more or equal to your friends or loved ones. It can be tiring to...
