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35 Life Lessons (Learned on a Bumpy Road to Healing and Happiness)

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Swimming over the roadEver watched raindrops on a spider web sparkling in the summer sun? How light refracts in the prism of water beads, spilling out into hundreds of colourful beams.

The articles on life lessons are like that too. Caught in the virtual web they are waiting to be found. To share their wisdom gained throughout years of human experience.

Why do we bother reading them?

Because we are unique beings living unique lives. Similar in some ways, different in others. Lessons we need to learn are not the same, neither how we learn them.

What we share reflects valuable knowledge from the areas of life most significant for our personal growth.

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How to Find a Well of Appreciation (and Never Get Thirsty Again)

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Stressed woman

Tell me something.

Waking up early in the morning, how often do you feel thrilled?

Every day? Now and then? Ever?

*Sigh*

Instead, rambling bells blow up the silence of your bedroom, ripping you out of the abyss of sleep. Your heart scared out of the rhythm, bumps frantically against the chest.

And all you wish is to slide deeper under the covers, back into the lethargy of sleep.

There, in your dreams…

…Gentle kisses pull you up to a surface of consciousness.

“Good morning, baby bird. Your breakfast is ready.” [Read more…]

How to Calm the Perfectionist Inside You (and Take Control)

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Perfectionist woman the best

Do you want to do everything just perfect?

Good enough is a foreign concept. One of the best wouldn’t do.

You aim at THE BEST.

You push yourself far and beyond to keep the house pristine, everyone satisfied and job done ahead of the deadline.

Like a bulldozer, you propel forward at the highest possible speed sweeping away the mess and pulling others under the blade. Persistent and unstoppable.

Until you run out of gas.

Plummeting into the inertia of complete overwhelm.

Feeling frustrated, guilty and ashamed. [Read more…]

How to Say No to Others (and Yes to Yourself)

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Confident womanMarge lies sleepless in her bed.

How on Earth can she squeeze mum’s birthday party into her already heavy schedule?

Starring wearily into the darkness, she struggles to solve a futile time puzzle.

Marge wants to help everyone.

Take care of the neighbour’s cats while she’s on vacation?–“Ok, no problem.”

Clean up mum’s refrigerator today?–“Sure, mum. On my way.”

Deal with partner’s tax problems?–“I’m on.”

Saying no is rarely an option. [Read more…]

9 Life Lessons that Saved My Marriage from Trouble

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Relationship problemsWe’ve all been there…

Your heart trembles with anticipation. His looks, his smell, and his sparkling eyes. His touch sends a shiver through your longing body. His voice is music you never get tired of.

You almost forget to breathe.

He used to be your universe.

For a while.

But now? [Read more…]

How to Inspire Your Man to Give More (Without Nagging)

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Couple happyYou love your husband.

And he loves you. Your relationship is good.

Most of the time.

But do you wish he’d be more affectionate? Perhaps a kiss on his way out, a compliment on your new haircut. Or holding your hand while watching TV.

Do you wonder why he can’t ask you: “How did that meeting go today?” or “How was your doctor‘s appointment?”

You’d love to get a word of appreciation for keeping the house clean and cozy. Or get a helping hand to tidy up the kitchen. After all, you help him in the garden, don’t you? Continue Reading