Hi, I’m Elaine.
I like helping people to tap into their best qualities and to recognize and encourage them in others. I’ve spent a lifetime learning how to be happy by living authentically. Being true to ourselves and open and honest with others can be daunting, but it’s so worth it. It’s something that can be learned over time, one concept at a time.
As a lifelong reader and curious observer, for me being authentic often means going a little deeper to get to the heart of the matter. In my posts, I’ll be offering a sincere and thoughtful exploration into the most intimate and emotionally satisfying aspects of personal growth. I’ll also make suggestions, based on my own experiences, about how you can look within and discover who you truly are, with the goal of helping you to create a more fulfilling life for yourself.
If you’re ready to get started, read on!
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During the early stages of grief or loss, we can be so overwhelmed with our pain that it can get in the way of our daily activities. Compartmentalization allows us to set aside our feelings when we need to so we can focus on the tasks at hand.
Read MoreMost of us care deeply about our friends when they’re struggling and want to support them. By listening to their woes first before trying to boost their spirits, we’ll be much more likely to help them feel better.
Read MoreAll we can do while in a space of not knowing what is to come is try to remain calm, stay positive, and call on our inner strength to get us through. A new tool called slow walking can help.
Read MoreAn effective repair, which goes well beyond a simple apology, can go a long way toward mending a relationship and restoring trust.
Read MoreAs humans, we are more connected to each other than we think, through both time and place. Stepping back to tap into a sense of oneness with others can provide us with a sense of peace during troubled times.
Read MoreThe gift of a vacation is that it is so different from the demands of our ordinary lives. It’s amazing how a few days out of our routine, communing with others, and especially with nature, can refresh and rejuvenate us.
Read MoreThe more we learn to break down painful interactions into components, and analyze each part, the better able we will be to respond in a way that preserves our relationships rather than damages them.
Read MoreWhen something hits a nerve and causes a strong reaction in us, it often indicates the need for us to take a closer look at it to understand and work through the underlying cause.
Read MoreWhen we’re hurt or offended, if we can learn to pause just a bit to calm ourselves, our reasoning will kick in, allowing us to temper the intensity of our emotional responses.
Read MoreIf we set an intention to address relationship issues with a bit of humor, we’re more likely to be effective. Smiles beget smiles, brightening not only our moods, but the moods of those around us.
Read MoreIt’s easy for us to focus on what we don’t accomplish. But our family and friends truly appreciate the small, daily actions we take on their behalf in ways we may not even realize.
Read MoreFor most people, the path to progress is full of fits and starts. We have to allow room for experimentation with the knowledge that not everything will work out. Failure can be a stepping stone to success.
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