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 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 MoreWe can increase our level of contentment by choosing what we focus on, which rewires our brain. “Happiness is an inside job,” as we’ve heard.
Read MorePersonal growth is central to every stage of our lives. As much as we’ve learned, we know we have more work to do in terms of our self-awareness. I’m grateful we’re on this journey together.
Read MoreChronic worry can limit our ability to fully enjoy our lives. But with practice, we can challenge our false beliefs about the power of our exaggerated thoughts. Humor can also help us relax.
Read MoreIt’s not always easy to be happy for others when they share good news. Learning to do so can improve our relationships and benefit us in other ways as well.
Read MoreDefense mechanisms can help us face anxieties and situations that might normally cause us stress. Projection involves misattributing our thoughts and feelings to another person. Therapy can help us identify the root causes of this behavior.
Read MoreGuided meditation has many benefits, including stress reduction, anxiety management, and improved sleep. Children can benefit from it as well.
Read MoreAdults with low frustration tolerance find it difficult to cope with everyday irritations, and they often lash out at others, compromising their relationships. There are many techniques for increasing your patience which can be learned at any age.
Read MoreOur emotions shape our thoughts and decisions. Expanding our emotional range can improve our health, relationships, and our level of satisfaction with our lives.
Read MoreIt’s not so much what happens to us in life that causes us to be anxious, but how we view it. Focusing on our worst fears robs us of precious moments that we can never get back.
Read MoreThe viewpoint that humankind is essentially self-serving is not supported by science. Rather, our negativity bias causes us to focus on dramatic headlines that highlight appalling behavior. We can offset this by looking for examples of goodness around us.
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