Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-30-2014, 07:58 AM
|
Replies: 29
Views: 6,574
Admire to Inspire
List the people you...
Admire to Inspire
List the people you admire, real or fictional. A leader from politics, business, sports…. A parent, teacher, friend…. A character from a book, movie, comic book….
What is...
|
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-29-2014, 07:48 AM
|
Replies: 29
Views: 6,574
When Feelings Come
Unwanted feelings.... big...
When Feelings Come
Unwanted feelings.... big emotional feelings... When feelings come, what not to do? Don't ask why, don't wonder how, don't fight them and don't put yourself down for having...
|
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-28-2014, 09:00 AM
|
Replies: 29
Views: 6,574
Coffee Break Wisdom
When you stop for a...
Coffee Break Wisdom
When you stop for a short break, whether it’s for a hot drink or water, use those few minutes wisely – breathe deeply, slow down the speed of your thoughts, pause and reconnect...
|
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-27-2014, 09:46 AM
|
Replies: 29
Views: 6,574
Positive Affirmation
Notice how many times...
Positive Affirmation
Notice how many times you put yourself down during the day. Include what you think and say, even words spoken in jest. Pay particular attention to how you react to your...
|
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-26-2014, 07:01 AM
|
Replies: 29
Views: 6,574
Like the Lotus Flower
The lotus flower is a...
Like the Lotus Flower
The lotus flower is a symbol of purity and resilience. Its roots are in the mud but it rises above the muddy waters, to grow into a pure, bright and beautiful flower.
...
|
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-25-2014, 07:59 AM
|
Replies: 29
Views: 6,574
Coach Your Couch Potato
Are you someone who...
Coach Your Couch Potato
Are you someone who isn’t very active? Sitting at a desk all day? Sitting on a couch when you get home?
If you’re a bit of a couch potato, coach yourself to get fit and...
|
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-24-2014, 07:15 AM
|
Replies: 29
Views: 6,574
Ask, Don't Tell
No one likes being told what...
Ask, Don't Tell
No one likes being told what to do! Tell someone what to do and their ears close and mind switches off. It comes across as if you’re ordering or demanding.
The next time you...
|
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-23-2014, 12:40 AM
|
Replies: 29
Views: 6,574
3 Steps to Switch your Perspective
When life...
3 Steps to Switch your Perspective
When life is tough, improve how you feel by switching your perspective in 3 steps.
First step: Feel good about life by thinking, life is lining up situations...
|
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-22-2014, 07:26 AM
|
Replies: 29
Views: 6,574
Is Anything Original?
Is anything ever...
Is Anything Original?
Is anything ever original? Art, films, books.... Rarely is something absolutely original.
Even these 'Thought for Today's' are influenced by so many people, so many...
|
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-21-2014, 08:09 AM
|
Replies: 29
Views: 6,574
First Thoughts
Whatever you are experiencing...
First Thoughts
Whatever you are experiencing in your mind now, is what you put in there earlier on. Let your first thoughts of the day simply be peaceful. Fill your mind with peace and your mind...
|
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-20-2014, 06:14 AM
|
Replies: 29
Views: 6,574
Forgive Yourself
Replaying your mistakes and...
Forgive Yourself
Replaying your mistakes and failures over and over again doesn’t help you nor does it change what happened. To stimulate growth and positive change, you have to forgive yourself....
|
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-19-2014, 08:15 AM
|
Replies: 29
Views: 6,574
Everyday Greetings
Hi! Hola! Bonjour! Ni...
Everyday Greetings
Hi! Hola! Bonjour! Ni Hao! Ciao! Namaste! No matter where we are in the world, being greeted is like a ray of sunshine, it just lifts our spirits and gets a smile out of us. ...
|
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-18-2014, 07:20 AM
|
Replies: 29
Views: 6,574
Stop Breaks
You know how busy you are, how...
Stop Breaks
You know how busy you are, how busy your mind is, it's no wonder you're exhausted! Here is a simple exercise to integrate into your busy lifestyle - 10 second stop breaks.
Stop...
|
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-17-2014, 09:03 AM
|
Replies: 29
Views: 6,574
Life is like Baking
Many things in life are...
Life is like Baking
Many things in life are like baking.
Baking cakes, pies, biscuits, bread.... it's a messy process. And when you're in the in-between stages, it often also looks a mess. ...
|
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-16-2014, 07:43 AM
|
Replies: 29
Views: 6,574
Saying I Don't Know
Did you know that saying...
Saying I Don't Know
Did you know that saying “I don't know” when you don't know something, actually makes you look confident, not incompetent? Saying “I don't know” gives you the chance to know...
|
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-15-2014, 09:01 AM
|
Replies: 29
Views: 6,574
The Mind Body Connection
Have you noticed...
The Mind Body Connection
Have you noticed the connection between the mind and the body? Think anxious thoughts and your muscles tense up. Worrying thoughts affect your digestion. Angry thoughts...
|
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-14-2014, 07:38 AM
|
Replies: 29
Views: 6,574
Too Many Choices
We assume that more choice...
Too Many Choices
We assume that more choice means better options. However, beware of choice overload; it can leave us confused because a world of possibilities can also be a world of missed...
|
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-13-2014, 09:08 AM
|
Replies: 29
Views: 6,574
Summer’s End
Summer – it’s a time of...
Summer’s End
Summer – it’s a time of abundance, to enjoy the summer sun, flowers and fruits … but, summer, like everything else, doesn’t last forever. If summer was forever, all the energy and...
|
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-12-2014, 08:27 AM
|
Replies: 29
Views: 6,574
Know Your Weaknesses
Do you know your...
Know Your Weaknesses
Do you know your weaknesses? Behaviors and attitudes that hold you back? To find your weaknesses: a) Think about your behaviors and attitudes that may have contributed to...
|
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-11-2014, 07:51 AM
|
Replies: 29
Views: 6,574
Time to Contemplate
Have you thought deeply,...
Time to Contemplate
Have you thought deeply, recently? No time or space for contemplation? You can think deep thoughts as you're walking, waiting, in the shower.... Make time, just ten minutes.
...
|
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-10-2014, 08:43 AM
|
Replies: 29
Views: 6,574
Heated Words
We've all had days when we’ve...
Heated Words
We've all had days when we’ve said things in the heat of the moment that we regret later. But once words escape our mouth, we can't rewind or take back what we've said.
Next time...
|
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-09-2014, 07:52 AM
|
Replies: 29
Views: 6,574
Seize The Day. Carpe Diem.
When was the last...
Seize The Day. Carpe Diem.
When was the last time you did something that made you feel great, something that made a huge difference? Well, what are you waiting for - someone to give you...
|
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-08-2014, 08:47 AM
|
Replies: 29
Views: 6,574
Forgetful or Stressed?
Ever forget names,...
Forgetful or Stressed?
Ever forget names, can't remember where you put your keys or whether you locked the door properly....? Forgetfulness is often a symptom of stress. Stress reduces our...
|
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-07-2014, 07:08 AM
|
Replies: 29
Views: 6,574
|
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-06-2014, 08:40 AM
|
Replies: 29
Views: 6,574
The Art of Patience
What cannot be achieved...
The Art of Patience
What cannot be achieved with pressure can easily be achieved with patience. Patience gives you the time to chip away at your dream and turn it into a reality. It tells you not...
|
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-05-2014, 07:10 AM
|
Replies: 29
Views: 6,574
Comparison to Compassion
Compare yourself to...
Comparison to Compassion
Compare yourself to others? Comparison can be a source of motivation. But it can also leave you feeling inferior or superior - and both these states devalue yourself and...
|
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-04-2014, 08:48 AM
|
Replies: 29
Views: 6,574
Time Well Spent
How do you know if you have...
Time Well Spent
How do you know if you have used your time well each day?
Lots of ticks on your to do list? Enjoyed the day? Interactions were good? Made time for things that matter? Feel...
|
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-03-2014, 08:36 AM
|
Replies: 29
Views: 6,574
On the Road to Peace
Peace is a popular...
On the Road to Peace
Peace is a popular meditation destination. On the journey to the destination of peace, you may encounter some distractions.
Think of the distractions as all the traffic...
|
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-02-2014, 08:45 AM
|
Replies: 29
Views: 6,574
Curious, Not Furious
When things don't go...
Curious, Not Furious
When things don't go your way or work out as expected, do you get furious? Get furious and we shut down. It's as if fury hijacks us from remaining open to learning from...
|
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-01-2014, 09:41 AM
|
Replies: 29
Views: 6,574
Thought For Today - September
Eat Right, Good Night
Ever thought about the connection between food & a good night's sleep? What you eat, how much & when you eat, affects your sleep.
This week, experiment with your evening...
|