Posts Tagged ‘Quality Time’

Everyone needs to feel loved. It’s vital to know how you enjoy being loved, but also how to properly love others. A doctor by the name of Gary Chapman became famous when he came out with a book called The Five Love Languages. There is a basic breakdown of five different love languages to make it easier for us to identify how to express ourselves to our loved ones. Once you’ve figured out what your partner’s love language is you’ll be able to show them how you feel in a way that is fulfilling to them. For example, let’s say that your partner likes to hear the words “I love you” often. Even though they know that you love them, just hearing the phrase can brighten their day. But perhaps you thought that you should express your love by buying little gifts. Your loved one likely appreciates the gesture whenever you show your love, but at the same time it’s not their personal preference of how they like to receive love. The Love Languages Explained 1. Verbal Lovers. Like the example above, some people just like to hear gestures of love such as “I love you” and “I appreciate everything that you do.” For this type of person, you’ll want to provide constant encouragement, never letting things go unsaid. * Try verbalizing your appreciations in some way each day. * Don’t assume your partner knows what you’re thinking and feeling – speak up! 2. Time Well Spent. O Continue Reading...

Do you feel like all you do is prepare for future joyful times? Perhaps you hear sayings like “live each day as if it were your last” but you have trouble truly taking it to heart. Experiencing joyful times can take some extra effort on your part. The truth is, it’s a choice. We live in busier and busier times and must remember to schedule time to slow down and enjoy life in the present. Everyone has a unique definition of what joy means for them. Even on your busiest of days, you should strive to pause and remember what is important in your life, then live your life according to your own priorities. The Joy Of Everyday Things We have the ability to find joy right here in the lives we lead now. While it’s fun to go out experiencing new and exciting things, it’s always best to start where we are. There are things to appreciate and opportunities for joy in everyday situations. Consider these things on your quest for joy and fulfillment: 1. Spend quality time with family. While it’s always a good idea to have meal times together, you can find much joy in just spending some quality time with your loved ones at home. Some people might enjoy family game night, while others might prefer to talk and share what’s happening in their life. 2. Relax with an activity you enjoy. Do you skip out on yourself in a quest to do one more chore before bed? Choose your own relaxing activity and make it a priority. Play a comp Continue Reading...

The Law of Attraction has intrigue more people than ever. So what is the Law of Attraction and how can it benefit you? It’s actually a quite simple concept. If you focus on the positive, you’ll attract the positive. If you focus on the negative, you’ll attract the negative. Because of its simplicity, some people think this is utterly ridiculous, yet the Law of Attraction has been proven by countless people around the world throughout the ages. If you have an open mind and are willing to give it a try, you can live the life of your dreams. [hana-code-insert name='content' /] Here are some simple tips and suggestions you can use to live the Law of Attraction: 1. Rid yourself of negative thoughts and feelings. Negativity will ultimately drive away the positive things you deserve, so you must learn how to erase your mind of anything negative. Quite honestly, this will require some practice, but it’s worth it! * For example, if you find yourself standing in a long line and complaining about it, stop complaining and be thankful that you’re well enough to stand in that line. * If you’re five dollars short to purchase something and wishing you weren’t so poor, turn that around to be thankful you have any money at all. * After you consciously do this enough times, it will become second nature. The more you focus on positive things, the more positive things you’ll receive and vice versa. 2. Surround yourself Continue Reading...

Stress-induced problems swirl around us all the time and it often feels like the pressure never ends! Yet, there are simple ways to relieve stress without harming your body. Here are 10 steps to a less stressed life: [hana-code-insert name='content' /] 1.Cut out the busyness. What are some things you can cut out of your schedule to give you more quality time for you and your family? What clubs or organizations do you belong to? What meetings or activities are you involved in? Is it all necessary? Carefully consider which programs and activities you can remove from your schedule – then do it! 2.De-clutter and organize your home. When your home is cluttered and unorganized, you tend to feel cluttered and unorganized on the inside, causing you more stress. Get rid of the stuff you never use by selling it, throwing it away, or giving it to someone who’ll make use of it. Once you’ve done that, organize what’s left over and make a place for everything. If necessary, use labels and organizational containers to make it easy to find things again. 3.De-clutter and organize your workspace. Organizing your workspace is no different than de-cluttering your home. Remember, your external environment affects your internal peace. Messy on the outside likely means messy on the inside. 4.One of the major stress factors is money. However, there’s a simple solution: a budget. Most people don’t like the word budget, but bu Continue Reading...

By creating the optimal schedule, I give myself more quality time to enjoy each moment of every day. When I take the time to breathe deeply and feel the breath traveling through my body, I am recharged. The time with my family is precious to me. I cherish every moment I am with them and use our time together to strengthen our relationship through love, gratitude, and support. I refuse to over-schedule myself or allow myself to become too busy in life. By balancing my time, I can give attention to myself and relax. I am better able to focus on each area of my life and give everything my very best. When I balance my time effectively, my work improves, my family is respected, and I feel happier and healthier. In my schedule, I include time for self-reflection. This enables me to grow and improve. I also give a high priority to me time and relaxation in my daily plan. My life is richer because of the quality time I give myself. I give myself this time because I am worth it and everything in my life is made better when I am good to myself. Today, I focus on creating a schedule that is right for me. Self-reflection and relaxation are priorities in my life so I can have leisure time to spend with my loved ones. I intend to enjoy my day fully and truly experience each moment. [hana-code-insert name='content' /] Self-Reflection Questions: Have I created me time in my schedule? How do I typically over-extend myself? Have I taken the time to sit Continue Reading...