1. Create a feel good morning. Start the day off spending some time (at least 20 minutes) doing whatever makes you feel good, even if you need to get up a little earlier. Start your day by connecting with yourself. 2. Get enough sleep. Make sure you go to bed early enough to get however much sleep you personally need to wake up feeling rested. You cannot function optimally if you start out tired. 3. Take a wake up …
Whether You Think You Can…
People are never sure they believe this axiom, but it’s true. If you think you are a loser, you will be a loser. If you think you are a winner, you will be a winner. Henry Ford once said, “Whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re right.” GPYP/GPYB STRESSES positive self talk, but
This Too Shall Pass: Facing a Mental Health Crisis
Anyone facing a long-term mental health difficulty may have times where they feel they can’t go on any longer. These are called mental health crisis points.All content on This Too Shall Pass: Facing a Mental Health Crisis belongs to Harley Therapy – Psychotherapy & Counselling Counselling Articles
Drug Abuse In America – How does it really effect us?
DRUGS ABUSE. It sounds bad, doesn’t it? It is bad. It ruins people, it ruins lives, it kills. Did you know that drug abuse can start with children as young as those in elementary school grades? Sad to say it can. Today’s youth face many risks, including drug abuse, violence, and HIV/AIDS. Responding to these risks before they become problems can be difficult. But by seeing these problems early on and responding to them with care, proper help and understanding, we can do what is needed to help those heading down the destructive path that will only lead to worse outcomes. Drug abuse has serious consequences in our homes, schools, and communities. Researchers [like the NIDA- National …
Happiness book in large print
Good news for those who require large print to read comfortably. My happiness book is now available in large print through DoctorZed Publishing. You can get your copy of 9 Habits of Happiness (Large Print) here. The regular edition of Climb Your Stairway to Heaven: The 9 habits of maximum happiness can still be purchased on Amazon. Here is the description posted there… Its a manual: Yes, this is a manual for making your life happier. It offers step-by-step instructions …
Why we breathe
“New beginnings are why we breathe.” – Hugh MacLeod ; Every new day presents a fresh start. If you don’t believe or feel this, you may be stuck in status quo. ; Every day, you must stay self aware, you must remain receptive to what the universe brings to your life. Every day you have The post Why we breathe appeared first on Healthy
How to Get More Enjoyment Out of Every Day
When you are busy working toward a long term goal do you find it difficult to maintain your focus? Does it seem like your life requires you to play so many different roles that it is almost impossible to stay focused on any one project for very long? When our attention …
The Return Home
The return home amidst spiritual awakening or generally for anyone on the spiritual path can be metaphorical as well as quite literal. I've seen it cut both ways depending on the help, support, and inner healing someone requires. In essence, the idea is that you are returning to the beginning. You are going down to the root causes of your social programming and finding the things that do not align with love and truth and beauty. You are going here because there's no way to build any kind of a new home for yourself if the foundation is still full of…
August/Fall GPYB Coaching Schedule
Dear Clients and/or Future Clients: My schedule is a bit odd for August and I have posted the entire month’s schedule on http://gpybcoaching.com/schedule-an-appointment.htm although some dates may be subject to change. I am taking several days off in a row (something I don’t normally do) and my “after hours” schedule is reduced if you live
The Psychology of Eating: How to Have a Healthy Relationship with Food
When someone is struggling with their eating habits, the problem may not be a lack of will to eat healthily but the psychology of eating itself.All content on The Psychology of Eating: How to Have a Healthy Relationship with Food belongs to Harley Therapy – Psychotherapy & Counselling Counselling Articles
Hotel California – how The Eagles defined innovation
I recall a few years back, an online friend whose opinion I usually respect and who has a fondness for nostalgia, referred to Hotel California as the least innovative album ever (I think he used stronger words). This totally shocked me at the time. Just recently the Eagles came to town with their latest show, and of course all the radio stations played Eagles music for several days and there were reviews of the concert on the airwaves for a couple days after (and in the newspapers, too). The reports …
Sharp Knives… And Focusing On What Matters Most
I was once speaking to the employees of a hotel/resort and the head chef shared a comment that really stuck with me. “Yep, I’m a typical chef,” he said. “At work my knives are all nice and sharp. But when I cook at home, all my knives are dull.” Sharp knives at work… Dull knives at home. How many of …
Survive, and flourish
“In order to succeed, you must first survive.” – Warren Buffett You have to make it through the foothills before you reach the glorious mountain peaks. Your success is the result of many repeated acts of discipline, of focus, of persistence. You learn to prioritize which challenges and problems to solve and surmount, and which The
Conscious Awareness – When Change Leads to Acceptance
The quest for personal development often begins with a desire for change. What kind of change? Well, the kind that will result in a greater sense of happiness and satisfaction. When motivated people become aware that some aspect of their life is falling short of what they think is possible, they search for ways to make improvements. This is the underlying foundation all personal growth and development. It starts with conscious awareness Until we become consciously aware of the need for personal change, we will have…
Forums/Premium Membership/Outage
Hi All: HostGator, BlueHost and a few other hosting sites experienced widespread outages today. Some of you posted but I’m not sure how you managed that since the site was staying up around 10 minutes at a time. So good for you for sneaking in! Few things: There are no “premium members” on the Premium
Sharing Your Joy Properly
The title of this spiritual post may seem a little odd to you. I mean, "How does one not share joy properly?" Well, for most people, it has to do with trying to force their way of enjoying life on others. It's like the overly aggressive people who think that if everyone isn't drinking alcohol, then they're not having as …
There is no try
“Habits eat good intentions for breakfast.” – Hugh MacLeod Good intentions wrap themselves within the language of “try.” But there is no such thing as a good try. Try is that fence-straddling game of deceit you play on yourself. Habits are about commitment. They are about the actions you take, not the intentions you state. The post There is no try appeared first on Healthy Mind Heart Body.
August GPYB Coaching Schedule
Dear Clients and/or Future Clients: My schedule is a bit odd for August and I have posted the entire month’s schedule on http://gpybcoaching.com/schedule-an-appointment.htm although some dates may be subject to change. I am taking several days off in a row (something I don’t normally do) and my “after hours” schedule is reduced if you live
Berkeley Rose Garden Spirituality Talk
This August I'll be offering a free spirituality talk about "Finding Your Soul's Purpose" at the Berkeley Rose Garden. It's part of my next steps in doing more work locally. If you are interested in having me do a talk for your group or are willing to hosting a talk, feel free to message me through my contact page.Spirituality Talk and Meditation DetailsRead more »
Compassion for Borderline Personality Disorder. How to Treat Someone with BPD?
How can we show compassion for borderline personality disorder? With the right support & structure, BPD sufferers can take responsibility and improve.All content on Compassion for Borderline Personality Disorder. How to Treat Someone with BPD? belongs to Harley Therapy – Psychotherapy & Counselling Counselling Articles
Why Can Reasoning Hurt Your Decision-Making?
Quick – what’s more important intuition or logic? You gut feeling says: intuition. But when you start thinking about it, your mind will tell you that logic is more reliable and makes more sense – because it’s logical. It’s great when your mind and your heart are aligned, but what happens when they point in the opposite directions? Can rationalizing actually hurt our intuition and push us into making wrong choices? It turns out yes! And it happens more often than you think. In one recent study a group of students was offered 5 posters to…
Options for Substance Use and Abuse Treatment
Identifying a problem with drugs or alcohol is the first in a series of steps – with the goal to get the person struggling the most appropriate treatment available. As you search for a treatment program, you’ll likely have many questions. One of the most significant questions people ask revolves around what options exist for The post Options for Substance Use and Abuse Treatment appeared first on Healthy Mind Heart Body.
YOU Can Change it ALL – You are Remarkable
Which of these two statements best describes your attitude when faced with trying or challenging circumstances? 1. “That’s just the way things are and there is nothing I can do about it” 2. “I’m not going to let anything except personal choice dictate my life.” Have you ever wondered why some people seem so empowered and in control of their lives while others are convinced that they are hopelessly trapped? How is it that some individuals have the internal resources to rise above seemingly unbelievable adversity and go on to accomplish remarkable things against all odds? When we feel trapped Feeling trapped can create a strong sense of helplessness and hopelessness. From that state it can be very difficult to believe that there is anything we can …
Spiritual Webinar: Distinguishing Self-Love from Selfish Love
My next webinar will be about understanding what is self-love versus selfish love. Because true self-love is often unacknowledged in society, many people have no real idea what it is. There are plenty of juvenile ideas about what self-love is, but this is way more than occasionally giving yourself a vacation to a tropical island or taking a bubble bath.True self-love becomes the unshakable foundation from which we lead lives of loving service. It cannot be taken away from us; we can only ignore that space within us.If you'