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Cosmic Views for February 2021

February 1, 2021 by Linda Joyce

The cosmic views for February 2021 reveal how the world is changing, and it’s happening from the inside out.

When this pandemic begins to fade, you may discover that your goals and ideals are different. With distractions removed, you’ve had a chance to see your life in a complete picture, that is, what’s missing and what has been ignored.

The month begins with The Great Conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter in Aquarius, joined by Venus, Mercury, and the Sun. Aquarius rules friends, groups, and humanitarian efforts. This conjunction, which only happens every twenty years, is the forerunner of change. Be prepared for innovation and a greater focus on community and humanitarian efforts.

Unfortunately, Mars and Uranus are still conjunct and in square to the five planets in Aquarius. Mars rules vision and the ability to cut through confusion and differences to the truth. It also carries with it anger and rebellion, especially when it’s near Uranus. Dreams and goals are being reshaped. For the first few days of the month, the Moon in Libra brings harmony as it makes a trine to the five Aquarius planets.

A sense of unity prevails as we struggle for a new balance and innovative resolutions to our problems. Pluto remains in Capricorn and continues to probe deeper into hidden fears that challenge you. Take a moment to redefine what’s important. Mercury is retrograde until the 21^st in Aquarius, and once you’re tired of rehashing the past, you will look to the future.

The Full Moon on the 27^th in Virgo brings work issues to a head. The cosmic views for February 2021 suggest we will have a surrealistic month as we move from the old into the new. The fog will gradually clear if you just keep advancing one sure foot at a time.

Cosmic Views for Aries (March 21^st – April 20^th)

As an Aries, you’ve been angry for some time. This month doesn’t help. Not only is Mars still conjunct Uranus, but it makes a square to Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, and the Sun. Right now, everything and everyone upset you. The universe is not out to get you.

You navigated the waters that brought you to this place, and you can get out of it by just continuing to move forward. Get past your anger that life isn’t fair, it may not seem so, but there is a lesson in the experience. Take responsibility for where you are, and you’ll find a new path. For now, change is inevitable. Eventually, you’ll see it as a gift. Reach out to friends, they can be great support now, and some may offer good advice.

When it comes to working, that’s changing too. If you have a job, be grateful and do the work without complaining. Life is not perfect, and that’s okay. It’s time for a new vision. The Jupiter Sun conjunction gives you strength and the perseverance to get done what you believe is important. When it comes to your finances, you may be angry at yourself for spending on what’s not important.

Tough times are good teachers. Remind yourself that you’re a visionary. Allow yourself to imagine new opportunities. Neptune in your 12^th house keeps your fantasies strong as well as your faith. You know you’re meant for something special, so don’t give up until you get it.

If you’re in a relationship, you or your partner feel isolated. You can’t solve anything if you don’t talk. If you’re single, you will also feel isolated, but it won’t last forever, so have patience.

Cosmic Views for Taurus (April 21st – May 20^th)

Taurus brings more than desire this month. It’s a sign of action. With both Uranus and Mars together in your sign, change is inevitable, especially on how you make a living. You have a vision, and you want to manifest it. Yes, there will be challenges, but that’s the only way humans learn. If it’s too easy, lessons are lost. What’s important now is what makes you unique.

You’re beginning to listen to your own instincts, and they’re taking you down a new path. Whatever the results are, the experience gives you renewed confidence. And that’s the key to success. Not always focused on the practical side of life, you’re beginning to value its presence. Saturn in Aquarius, in Square to your Sun, encourages you to set boundaries with yourself and focus on the bigger picture. It will pay off.

Your love of “winging it” is finally being put in its place. A schedule is empowering and productive. You’re not afraid to start anything. It’s the commitment to finish that has been missing in the past. However, when you prepare and think things through, suddenly getting the job done is not so difficult.

With Neptune in your 12^th house, you’re feeling a pull to turn inward. There’s a strong spiritual element to your personality, and it needs your attention. Mercury is retrograde in Aquarius and goes direct on the 21^st. Be prepared for old friends to call or just show up. The Full Moon on the 27^th is in Virgo, and you’ll have to deal with a crisis at work – it’s probably nothing more than being overwhelmed by your schedule.

If you’re in a relationship, it’s not peaceful. Old issues will arise. If you’re single, it’s time to reconnect with an old love. Maybe you’ve changed enough to see someone in a new light.

Cosmic Views for Gemini (May 21^st – June 20^th)

As a Gemini, the focus of the powerful Saturn Jupiter conjunction is on your 9^th house of travel, truth, and ideals. Do your values and goals truly define and support you? Take a moment to reflect on how much you have changed. If you have, then everything else in your life needs tweaking.

Your gift and curse are a strong sense of idealism and fantasy. Your desire for perfection can get in the way of your joy. Learn to appreciate what is, rather than what you want it to be. It’s the path to true happiness. Faith is essential when you face the unknown.

Without a belief in something greater than yourself, life is a burden, and the weights get heavier every year. Don’t tackle anything difficult from the 3^rd to the 5^th. The Mars Uranus square to Jupiter and Saturn is joined by the Moon, and your emotions are challenged. Learn to detach and not focus on the problems of others.

Change is happening, but it’s out of your control. Your power comes from how you respond, not what you initiate. Be present and meet the moment with an open mind and heart. Mercury is retrograde and turns direct on the 21^st. The feeling of being stuck will begin to disappear. Mars and Uranus in Taurus and your 12^th house, stir up whatever you’ve been repressing.

Try not to get too angry at what you can’t control. The challenge is to choose what you get entangled with and not let it choose you.

If you’re in a relationship, the Sun Jupiter conjunction gives you both strength and endurance to get through any difficulties. If you’re single, you may meet a very supportive person who touches your heart. You’ll know if it’s real.

Cosmic Views for Cancer (June 21^st – July 22^nd)

Cancers have a soft and tender inner world, even if they have a sharp tongue when they open their mouth. In fact, they make great comediennes because they see contrasting realities, and they bring them to our attention with humor. Mars and Uranus are conjunct in your 11^th house of friends.

Don’t be surprised if a few friends are either angry or crazy for the first two weeks of the month. The eleventh house is also the home of your uniqueness, or what makes you special. This is a good time to see what makes you different. Honor it.

Others may anger you now, so remove yourself rather than get in a fight you may regret. The moment is demanding, so remind yourself you have the choice to say yes or no. Do what you can and let go of the rest. Mercury is retrograde until the 21^st, and it’s happening in Aquarius, the sign of friendships and humanitarian endeavors. Focus on getting rid of old issues, get them off your agenda list.

With Venus square Mars there’s a lack of unity and connection, making you feel more alone. It won’t last long, but it’s there to show you what you’re not paying attention to. Nice people have a shadow side, and so do you. No one is perfect, and this is the time for patience and understanding. The first week of the month is the most challenging. Remind yourself that obstacles make you strong.

If you’re in a relationship, your partner feels free and in touch with themselves. It lightens your load. If you’re single, you’re about to be attracted to someone different, which may surprise you. Go with your feelings. They’re telling you something about yourself.

Cosmic Views for Leo (July 23^rd – August 22^nd)

Leos face a battle of authority. With Mars and Uranus in your 10^th house of career in square to the Sun, Jupiter, Saturn, and Venus, there is not much that is not upsetting or in your way. Relationships, in general, are difficult now. You’re not getting the attention you need, so learn how to validate yourself. When you’re angry, you feel falsely empowered. When it passes, your insecurities return.

Change and compromise, so important now, are not easy for you. They make you feel vulnerable. And besides, in your mind, you’re right. Remind yourself that perfection is a state of becoming, not an actuality. Accept what is offered and work to turn it into your vision. Your advancement this month depends on how well you get along with those you must work with. Keep that in mind when you disagree, find a way to move forward.

Venus, a ruler of your 10^th house, is square Uranus for the first half of the month. Things at work are changing with or without your consent. The Sun Jupiter conjunction in Aquarius enhances your sense of individuality and independence. If you’re thinking of going into business for yourself, do so. You were never meant to have a boss. Mercury is retrograde until the 21^st, and it’s stirring up old issues and relationships. People from your past may show up.

Financial issues also get your attention. It’s all about adjustments, not real problems.

If you’re in a relationship, your partner is not cooperative, probably because they’re angry. Give them room to vent. If you’re single, you have a lot of new and old souls to choose from. However, for now, your independence is more important than finding the right partner.

Cosmic Views for Virgo (August 23^rd – September 22^nd) in February 2021

Virgo rules health and your work schedule. What you put into your body influences the energy you have and the work you do. If you have a purpose that inspires you, then spiritually, you feel empowered. The five planets in Aquarius are in your 6^th house of work. Yes, you’re going to be busy.

However, whatever you do will meet opposition. The Mars Uranus conjunction in your 9^th house is square of those Aquarian planets. Those in authority may not agree with what you do. Have patience. If you do, their anger will pass, and you’ll be able to negotiate.

Mercury is retrograde until the 21^st. Mercury rules your 10^th house of career and your ascendant, which is you. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself dealing with past or old issues. Long lost relationships may emerge and reconnect. Old projects may get support. As Mercury goes direct, it conjuncts Jupiter, the planet of expansion. Don’t dismiss the new ideas that arise without request.

They’re paving the way for new opportunities and paths. With Mars conjunct Uranus in your 9^th house, you feel angry or annoyed at what you don’t understand or think is important. If it’s on your plate, take a look, it’s there for a reason. The Full Moon on the 27^th in your sign makes a trine to Uranus and Mars. Expect the unexpected and be prepared to go with the flow.

There are some gifts in the chaos, so keep your center. Relationships, for the moment, are a bit isolated. Not surprising, considering the times. However, it’s important to stay connected in as many ways as you can. If you’re in a relationship, be there for each other, make the time.

If you’re single, it’s definitely not the right moment to meet new people. Take the time to reconnect with yourself.

Cosmic Views for Libra (September 23^rd – October 22^nd)

Libras are the bearers of truth. Even the souls that try to avoid it don’t escape the harsh reality that sticks to them like glue. The truth endures, lies seduce, it’s up to you to choose the right path. The Grand Conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter brings strength and change to your 5^th house of children and authority.

This is where you are asked to stand up for what you believe in, to take your place at the center of your truth. When you do, everything falls into place. The fear is that if you own your differences, others won’t like you or approve of who you are.

On the contrary, the people who make their mark on the world are the souls that have confidence in their beliefs. They show the rest of us the way. Mercury goes direct on the 21^st and ends the conflict of new vs. old. When it’s retrograde unfinished business from the past reemerges. With Neptune isolated in the 6^th house of work, you’re concentrating on a singular project or not happening in this area. It won’t stay this way for long. Mars conjunct Uranus in your 8^th house is pushing for you to make a few changes in your life.

The square they make to the five planets in Aquarius challenge you to see new paths and options. If you’re in a relationship, be careful not to take your anger and frustration out on your partner. Take a run in the park, scream in the shower, but don’t attack someone innocent just because you’re frustrated.

If you’re single, it’s not easy to have a peaceful relationship for now. If you want to share your frustrations, it is one way to bond.

Cosmic Views for Scorpio (October 23^rd – November 21^st)

Scorpio energy is all or nothing. When you feel a lack of control, you’re upset. With the pandemic, no one is in control, so learning to go with the flow is the present challenge. It happens to be a life lesson, one you’ll struggle with until your last breath.

With Saturn and Jupiter in your 4^th house of the home, you are confronting yourself, or that part of you that you seldom share. To move forward and grow, you must move away from the past and accept where you are. It doesn’t have to be perfect. It is what it is. Adapt, adjust, and you’ll discover real power. With the square from Mars and Uranus in your 7^th house of relationships, in square to Jupiter Saturn, Venus, and the Sun, you may erroneously blame everything you don’t like on others.

Blaming others will not make the problem disappear. Anger has been bottling up for weeks, and it’s difficult to function without getting angry. However, anger will only make things worse. Mercury is retrograde in Aquarius and your 4^th house of the home, and it goes direct on the 21^st.

Take the time to examine your old wounds and then make a choice. Is it really worth hanging on to the past? Isn’t it better to create a new future? The New Moon in your 4^th house on the 11^th brings a new beginning to this challenging area of your life.

The Full Moon on the 27^th in Virgo and your 11^th house brings friendships and groups to your attention. If you’re having trouble with a friend, it may come to a head.

If you’re in a relationship, it’s not easy. At the moment, you’re getting angry without much provocation. No one listens when you’re angry. If you’re single, be grateful you only have to cope with your own aggravation.

Cosmic Views for Sagittarius (November 22^nd – December 21^st)

Sagittarius is the quest for truth. However, you must be ready to receive it. The truth challenges fantasies, the ones that help you avoid what you don’t want to see or know.

If you want to be strong, open yourself up to what is reliable. Build on the truth, and you’ll get past the storms of life. Jupiter, your ruler, is conjunct Saturn, and together they are planting the seeds of change. A whole new vision of the world is about to burst forth.

The energy that is embraced is Aquarian in nature, which means humanitarian causes, friendships, and community. What we’ve learned is that in difficult times we need each other. With Aquarius ruling your 3^rd house of communication, this is an area of your life that will be emphasized. Your ideas need to be heard.

With Mars and Uranus in your sixth house of work, your schedule is not something you can count on. Whatever work you’re doing has a feeling of uncertainty about it. It doesn’t mean you won’t work. It means you won’t have a set schedule. Don’t get angry. Get resourceful. When your mind is clear, you’ll find a solution. Don’t take on the problems of others. Find your position and hold on to it.

With Neptune in your 4^th house, opposite the Moon at the beginning of the month, your instincts are strong. Listen to them. Don’t isolate yourself. It’s important to be around others and be challenged healthily.

With Mercury retrograde, going direct on the 21^st, you will find a degree of order. If you’re in a relationship, old wounds may return to center stage. Don’t get stuck in the past if you want to move forward.

If you’re single, you could reach out to an old relationship. It’s your choice. Just remind yourself of the reason you drifted apart.

Cosmic Views for Capricorn (December 22^nd – January 19

Capricorn is the “common sense” Sun sign. Its mission is to integrate the spiritual and the practical. They need to work together for life to reflect power and wisdom. Your inner world can work in harmony with outer expectations if you value both equally.

Saturn, your ruler, is conjunct Jupiter in Aquarius, an aspect that only happens every twenty years. It brings great change to the world. This Great Conjunction occurs in your 2^nd house of values and money. Don’t be surprised if you discover a new avenue to improve your finances.

In every disaster, there is a great opportunity if you’re willing to see it. Make voluntary changes, adjust to the world that exists now. Don’t waste your energy fighting what you can’t change. Right now, it’s a struggle, but things begin to get better by the end of the month.

Aquarius is the sign of humanitarian efforts. You feel good when you make a difference. With Mars and Uranus in Taurus and your fifth house, you’re reshaping your ego identity and not letting anyone push you around. And with the Full Moon in Virgo on the 27^th, don’t be surprised if you spend time reevaluating what’s important. With Mercury retrograde in Aquarius and going direct on the 21^st, you may hear from an old friend from the past.

Aquarius rules your 2^nd house of finance, and with Jupiter and Uranus moving through it, change is in the air. Be open to new paths and possibilities. If you’re in a relationship, the emotional dynamics of your relationship should be good. The Moon trines the Aquarian planets making you feel valued and secure.

If you’re single, it will be difficult to connect to anyone on an intimate level for the moment. Have patience. Your time will come.

Cosmic Views Aquarius (January 20^th – February 18^th) in February 2021

Aquarius is the sign of the moment. This is where all the change is happening. With five planets in your sign, you have a lot going on. Listen and pay attention to what’s happening around you. There’s opportunity everywhere. You feel strong and powerful, and If you apply it correctly, that energy will help you achieve your goals. Saturn and Jupiter are square your 10^th house of career. What you want to achieve requires change.

Don’t fight it. Get going. Everyone has to adjust to a new world. Let go of the past and move into the future. With Mars and Uranus in your 4^th house of the home, you’re going through a shift from the inside out. You are a different person, even if you don’t know it yet. Some basic beliefs are in a state of change, and they’ve left you with a new vision of yourself and others.

Don’t be surprised if you’re angry. Just don’t punish yourself or anyone else for the past. Accept and move on. With Mercury retrograde and going direct on the 21^st, things should start to move. You feel strong, and you’re ready to take back your life.

Your goals need reevaluation. Once that’s done, you’ll find things start to move. If you’re in a relationship, there is tension and anger all around. Don’t let it get inside of you and affect your state of mind. These are trying times, so just get through them.

If you’re single, it’s not the best time to consolidate a relationship that is not already been tested. Your time will come.

Cosmic Views for Pisces (February 19^th – March 20^th)

Pisces is the sign of spirit, intuition, and the unconscious. And by the way, it’s your unconscious that’s really in charge. What you have floating around in your psyche from your childhood has more influence than you realize, especially if you haven’t dealt with whatever was traumatic.

This month you have four planets in the 12^th house, your house. You feel both empowered and helpless. Well, that’s the 12^th house for you. It works on faith and what you believe, and it does so without your permission. The square that Saturn and Jupiter make to Uranus and Mars brings up anger and resentment. Find a healthy way to express it. Do not direct it toward innocent souls.

You are getting ready to make major changes in your life, even if you don’t know it. Pay attention to your instincts. They’re powerful now, and they will give you the info you need to move forward.

Your career will move and change quickly as Jupiter moves through Aquarius and into Pisces. The gifts of that journey will come as a surprise, nothing you can prepare for. In June, Jupiter enters Pisces, and you feel strong and empowered, ready to tackle whatever is on your path. Don’t be afraid of change. It’s part of the challenge.

And besides, the cosmic views reveal that things have to be done differently. Mercury is retrograde and goes direct on the 21^st, so many things will begin to move once the energy is direct. If you’re in a relationship, you may be rehashing old issues, which is not bad if you resolve them. If you’re single, your time will come in a few months, so be patient.

15 Positive Affirmations for Anxiety Never to Ignore

January 31, 2021 by Sarah Barkley

Anxiety can be a devastating disorder that seems to kick in unexpectedly. It can continue affecting you as you go through your day, interfering with all aspects of your life. Luckily, there are many positive affirmations for anxiety that can help you get through.

It is hard to explain how anxiety makes you feel, so it is hard to explain to your loved ones. This lack of explanation can make it hard for them to help you understand what you are going through. Anxiety can take away your confidence and self-worth, and it can make you feel like you’ll never be good enough.

These negative feelings are not accurate, however, as you are good enough. Through positive affirmations for anxiety, you can train your brain to avoid those negative thoughts. You will once again see how worthy you are, and your confidence will improve.

With those positive changes, you can reach your goals and become successful. The more often you repeat the positive affirmations for anxiety, the better you will become at controlling it. Find your favorite positive phrases and those that work for you, and implement them into your daily life.

How Positive Affirmations Help Anxiety

When you repeat positive affirmations, your brain begins to believe them. The phrases will help change the way you think and respond to situations, including ones that make you anxious. Along with that, positive affirmations for anxiety help achieve the following outcomes:

reducing stress
finding creative and positive ways to handle stress
being more optimistic about the future
accepting the past
higher levels of concentration and focus
greater chance of success
improved confidence
increased self-esteem and self-worth
better relationships
less emotional pain
increased inner-strength
resilience
happiness

Positive Affirmations for Anxiety

1. I will fill my mind with positive thoughts to override the anxious ones.

When you feel anxiety creeping in, you may first notice it in your thoughts. If you begin having anxious thoughts, start thinking about something positive. This affirmation will help you do just that, and you’ll find your mind clearing in no time.

2. I am successful and confident in what I do.

Anxiety may cause you to feel like you aren’t good enough and that you can’t be successful. If this happens to you, then use this positive affirmation to change that thought process.

You are good enough, and you can achieve anything you set your mind to. Don’t let your anxiety interfere with this.

3. I am doing my best to push through.

Anxious people know what it is like to have days where everything seems to go wrong, and you struggle to keep your thoughts positive. On days like this, use a positive affirmation to remind yourself that you are doing your best. With this affirmation, you may notice that the day begins to improve as your brain processes it.

4. This situation isn’t as bad as I think it is.

When you have anxiety, you will sometimes feel and act in a worse situation. As you know, these feelings and behaviors are not on purpose, and you probably want to stop them.

If you feel this way, use this affirmation to remind yourself that the situation isn’t as bad as you think it is right then. If you remind yourself that it is your anxiety that is causing the feeling, you will control it a little easier.

5. I am safe and calm, even as I watch around me.

Sometimes, watching the world around you can cause anxiety. The hustle and bustle of everyone else and the business of what is going on around you will become overwhelming. Even a quiet environment may trigger anxiety, depending on what your fears are.

Use this affirmation in those situations, and remind yourself that you are safe and calm. As you watch what is going on around you, you will stop looking for potential dangers if you can affirm that you are safe.

6. I am not letting fear interfere with my life.

Anxiety causes fear and, if you let it, it can control your life. Put an end to the interference by repeating this affirmation each day. It will help you try new things, work toward your goals, and be happier overall.

7. These feelings will not last forever, and I will get through them.

Your anxious feeling will go away eventually, and you will get through the hard times. Remember how strong you are as you speak these words, and remind yourself that you can get through anything. You can focus more and achieve more once you begin to believe it.

8. Everything will work out the way it is supposed to.

Find comfort in the fact that there is a reason for everything. Life tends to work itself out if you let go of what upsets you. Don’t let your anxiety lead you to believe otherwise, and repeat this phrase anytime you get overwhelmed.

9. I accept the past and will accept what happens in the future.

This phrase could go along with the last one that was mentioned. When you accept the past and what will happen next, you will realize that things will work out. As long as you repeat this phrase, you can accept anything that comes your way.

10. I will overcome my anxiety.

You are bigger and stronger than your anxiety. Even when you are struggling, this knowledge will help you get through it. Always remember that you can overcome anything, including anxiety.

11. I will let go of the things I cannot change.

Life is unexpected, as you already know. Things will happen that you cannot change, and that is just a part of life. Since you can’t do anything about it, it is best to let go.

Once you let go of what you cannot change, you will feel so much better. Your anxiety will ease, and you will feel lighter. Don’t let the things you can’t change control your life.

12. I am strong enough to keep moving forward.

You are stronger than you realize, and you get stronger each day. When life gets hard, and your anxiety is overwhelming, use this phrase to help you push on. You can move forward no matter what is going on, and it will help you reach your goals and find success.

13. I can get through this uncomfortable moment and use it as a learning opportunity.

Every part of life is a learning opportunity if you allow it to be one. There are lessons everywhere, but especially when you are uncomfortable or something doesn’t work out. Use those moments to keep going, and you will overcome the discomfort.

By doing this, you will be more likely to try new things and seek new opportunities. New things are always uncomfortable, but you can find a way to make them better.

14. I am getting ready for the day and taking care of myself.

With anxiety, you sometimes might not feel like getting out of bed, much less taking care of yourself. Say this affirmation in the morning if it seems like it might be a bad day for you. Then, listen to your words and start getting ready.

Get out of bed, take a shower, brush your teeth, and whatever else getting ready means to you. If you can do this, then you can do anything you set your mind to that day. Say this affirmation to yourself every day, and you are sure to start on a positive note.

15. I am in control of my thoughts, and they do not control me.

You are the only person who can control your thoughts. Use this to your advantage and fill your thoughts with positivity. If you don’t, the negativity can take over, allowing your thoughts to control you.

Always remember that you are stronger than letting your thoughts control you, however. You are capable of changing your thought process and reaching a point of positivity. Repeat this positive affirmation until you can get there, and you will find that it was easier than you expected.

Other Ways You Can Stop Anxiety

While positive affirmations for anxiety can help you overcome the feelings, there are other things you can do, too. The key is to find what calms your mind and soul and does those things often. Other things you can do include:

writing affirmations where you will see them each morning before you start your day
mindfulness meditation
keeping a journal
decluttering your home and workspace
playing calming music or music that makes you feel good and happy
breathing techniques
yoga

Final Thoughts on Positive Affirmations for Anxiety Never to Ignore

Positive affirmations for anxiety can help you get through life and overcome negativity

These affirmations can remind you of your self-worth and make you feel more confident. Plus, they can help you keep moving forward and overcome anxiety.

Through positive affirmations for anxiety, your entire thought process can change. The more often you repeat them, the more positive your thoughts will become. Plus, you will be able to recognize when your anxiety is beginning to take over so that you can control it.

Even when you aren’t struggling, using these positive affirmations for anxiety can prevent anxious moments. Your anxiety won’t affect you as much as it used to. You can also use these positive affirmations for anxiety whenever you feel like the anxiety is creeping in again.

14 Habits That Make it Easier to Access Your Intuition

January 31, 2021 by Power of Positivity

Have you ever depended on your gut feelings to decide a dilemma or intuit someone’s true intentions? Is having a sixth sense real, or is it a Hollywood hoax used to make good movies? There are ways that you can discover your intuition.

Fourteen Ways to Access Your Intuition

If you want to open your intuition and see and feel things beyond the physical reality, then there are ways that you can accomplish this task. You can open your third-eye or be more insightful by following a few of the tips below.

1. Meditate Every Day

While meditation is a common element born of the New Age movement of the 70s, its practice goes back thousands of years. An article published by Project Meditation states that the first evidence of meditating dates to c. 1500 BCE in Ancient India.

You can use this ageless practice to sharpen your intuition. All you need is a quiet place to sit or lie down and synchronize your body, mind, and spirit. As you relax, allow your thoughts to pass through your mind without judgment. The more you practice, the more sensitive you can be to what your sixth sense is telling you.

2. Enjoy Time Outdoors

You are connected to the skies above and rooted in the earth and nature. Anything that touches a strand of this eternal web affects the universe. It makes sense that reconnecting with nature can open your intuition as well as your creativity.

Try to spend time outdoors at least once a day. Take a walk through the woods or stroll through the city park on your lunch break. Be aware of the sky, trees, plants, and little woodland creatures. Open your mind to any messages these stunning beauties offer for your life.

3. Study Books about Intuition

Do you want to increase your knowledge about your sixth sense and how to use it? You can glean a plethora of information from books and online. Check out books for free at your local library about expanding your intuition, psychic abilities, and spirituality.

You may also consider keeping a notebook about certain information you want to remember and where you found it. Bookmark reputable online sites that are devoted to spirituality studies and exercising your mind’s extrasensory gifts. It may also be helpful to keep a small file box dedicated to your study materials.

4. Stop Resisting Your Inner Knowledge

Sometimes your gut feelings don’t make any sense. You may feel like it’s silliness, and you don’t want to act on it, but your inner knowledge can guide you into all truths. After a while, you will learn to listen to your intuitive side and stop resisting these often-correct feelings.

5. Practice Reading People

You are dining in a restaurant out of town you’ve never visited. As you sip your drink and glance across the crowded room, you notice a woman. You know you’ve never seen her before in your life, yet she feels strangely familiar.

For a moment, you get a vision of this lovely lady fighting to save someone’s life in an operating room. Of course, there’s nothing that could cue you to believe that she is a doctor or trauma specialist. It’s almost as if you’ve seen a glimpse of her life, and you “know” what she does.

Is this a common occurrence for you? Why not capitalize on it and practice reading people? If you are at a party or other gathering, see what your sixth sense will pick up. You might be surprised at what you learn.

6. Listen to Your Body

Your body and brain have a vital interdependence that often overlaps. Neither one can survive without the other, so they relay important messages that keep both safe and working efficiently. You listen to your thoughts, and you should also listen to what your body is saying.

If something is going wrong in your body, it has ways of letting you know. In a podcast produced by Commonwealth Club, Dr. Rachel Carlton Abrams, she explains how listening to your body is the key to cultivate the best relationship with yourself and with others.

7. Learn to Be Spontaneous

There’s nothing wrong with establishing daily habits. Routines provide points of reference and help remind you of important events and activities. However, you can get stuck in a rut, and it can block inspiration, creativity, and your intuitive directions.

See what happens when you do something out of the ordinary. Spontaneity is an ideal way to gain a new perspective and notice more unanticipated moments. It’s ok to have your routines if they aren’t so rigid that you imprison your mindfulness.

8. Learn from Your Past

Do you remember sitting in your high school history class and wonder if any of these dates, events, or long-gone people have anything to do with you? You may not be a history buff but learning from the past is crucial for understanding the present. Historical events can also provide perspective and a possible indicator for the future.

Before the advent of human writing, early humans passed on their history, traditions, and culture orally. Children listened at their elders’ feet and gave the same stories to their children from generation to generation. Even prehistoric humans realized that the stability of the future depended on lessons from the past.

What are some things in your past that can help interpret your life situations today? Even negative experiences can be used as tools for learning and growing as a person. Keeping a daily journal is one way you can reflect on past experiences to gauge your physical, mental, and spiritual progress.

9. Talk to Other Intuitive People

Is having a sixth sense just a figure of social imagination? An article published by Psychological Research and Behavioral Management suggests that intuitive feelings may have a genetic link. If so, it stands to reason that you may meet countless people who are in tune with their inner thoughts.

Casually bring up the subject when you’re talking with family and friends. If you are psychically sensitive, there’s a big chance some people in your family are too. Share information and learn from each other’s experiences. Avoid being argumentative with those who have different views on spiritual communication.

10. Use Tarot or Oracle Cards

When you learn to expand your intuitive side, tools like tarot or oracle cards can be helpful. Nobody can accurately predict future events, and divination tools were not designed to do so.

Instead, tarot, oracle cards, and other tools are meant to help you identify and listen more to your gut feelings. Each card and layout are entirely subjective to you, the reader. You can find excellent books and online articles about using cards and other divination tools for your spiritual growth.

11. Practice Mindful Breathing

If you had to “remember” to breathe, you would probably die within minutes. Fortunately, the brain’s autopilot system takes care of your respiration without you giving it a second thought. However, mindful breathing means that you are “aware” of your breaths and whether you are inhaling and exhaling correctly.

Mindful breathing is a standard of yoga and other meditative practices. As you relax, inhale deeply through your nostrils and slowly exhale through your mouth. The fresh oxygen rejuvenates your body and brain and clears your mind of needless clutter.

12. Ask Your Spirit Guides to Manifest

Most spiritual traditions around the world recognize life forces that transcend human dimensions. Whether you call this force a deity, angels, ascended masters, or the Universe, they are here to accompany you on your journey to realize your intuition.

While you meditate, you must visualize and welcome your spirit guides into your thoughts. It doesn’t matter how you identify them. They will gladly manifest themselves in a way that you can understand and benefit from their eternal knowledge.

13. Look for Signs

The best way to see an unfamiliar concept in action is to test it. If you believe that you are intuitively gifted, ask your spirit guides or the Universe for a sign. Make it something specific, like finding a white feather today.

Don’t be surprised when you get your request answered, and it will help you become more sensitive to other spiritual signs that you’ve never noticed until now.

14. Follow the Law of Attraction

Remember the old saying that birds of a feather flock together? The law of attraction is glaringly evident in the natural and spiritual world. You can expect to attract positive outcomes and influential people in your life if you are brimming with negativity.

Your intuition is part of your thought processes, and they’re the essential way you bring things into your life, whether positive or negative. As you learn to trust your sixth sense more, it can help you align with the Universe to attract the things you’re destined to have. The key is learning how to keep a positive attitude and having the courage to change negative beliefs and habits.

Final Thoughts on Accessing Your Intuition

Most people have an intuitive side. You can expand your inner voice by studying, listening, and practicing. While you’ll always have hits and misses in life, your sixth sense can be a tool to help you navigate and understand your intuition better.

How Can You Spot a Narcissist? Here Are 12 Revealing Behaviors

January 31, 2021 by Chris Butler

Do you know how to spot a narcissist? Learning to identify this manipulative person is paramount as you navigate life. The last thing you need is to get involved with someone with more problems than a math book and treats you horribly.

Sure, they’re all charming and say just the right things initially. However, please don’t get too comfortable with their charm and charisma because this ruse lasts only for so long. They don’t want to be with you for anything other than to further their agenda.

The narcissist doesn’t have good relationships with people; indeed, some might say these manipulators have an expiration date. They can only be good for so long, and once people figure out their true colors, they will move on to their next victim. It’s the stuff the movies are made of, but you want to ensure no one is ever writing a script about the horrors of your life.

To Spot a Narcissist, You Must First Understand the Mindset

Before you know how to spot a narcissist, you should understand the driving force behind this person. In most cases, these individuals became manipulative because something happened to them changed their view of the world around them and themselves. They could be abuse victims or have been involved in trauma.

They’ve developed an “I’ll get them before they get me” attitude. All the behaviors you see from the manipulator are just an effort to ease their bruised self-esteem. While they may love themselves more than anyone else, the truth is that they have exceptionally low self-worth.

When you tangle with someone like this in the dating world, you will probably be instantly attracted to them. See, they’ve perfected their game and know just the right things to say and do to make you putty in their hands. Due to their keen manipulative abilities, you must be on guard.

How to Spot A Narcissist Through Revealing Behaviors

You should learn the common red flags to protect yourself from manipulative friends or love interests. Here are ten ways to spot a narcissist to avoid getting involved in their drama.

1. They’re Bigger and Better Than You

Have you ever met someone that always has to one-up you? These individuals can never let anyone have anything better than them, as it hurts their pride. If you got a raise on your job, they’ve already had two increases. They always seem to have the right words to make you feel less than you so that they feel greater than you.

2. They Flock to The Vulnerable

Do you remember the classic tale of the Three Little Pigs? The big, bad wolf would huff, puff, and blow the pig’s house down. The pigs had homes built from hay, sticks, and bricks. The first two pigs couldn’t stand against the wolf, but the third pig had a substantial house secure enough to save the others.

The wolf immediately went to the pigs whose homes were the most vulnerable. The selfish person looks for the same things when they’re on the prowl. They want the person who is an easy target to further their agenda.

Since they are incapable of having meaningful relationships, they will use you to get the finances, notoriety or to fulfill their sexual desires. One of their classic behaviors is to seek out vulnerable people who’ve been unlucky in love or just been through a rough time and need a shoulder to lean on.

3. They Dominate the Conversation

The fine art of conversation is a skill that isn’t developed overnight. It takes time to cultivate the ability to converse back and forth without talking over one another. However, if you want to spot a narcissist, it’s the person constantly talking over you and interrupting you so that you can’t get a word into the conversation.

You may find that trying to talk to this individual is impossible because they won’t let you.

4. They’re Loud and Proud

One would think that a manipulator would be quiet and unpretentious, but the self-centered person often tends to be loud and vibrant. They want all eyes on them rather than cowering in fear in a corner. True to their personality, they would rather be the life of the party.

5. They Shy Away from Conversations About Family and Friends

Talk about relationships if you want to hit a sore spot with any manipulator. These individuals rarely have a large inner circle because they alienate so many people along the way. Even relatives don’t want anything to do with them because their manipulative ways have burned them.

If you want to spot a self-centered person with relationship issues, ask them about their family and friends and see how they act.

6. They’re Very Secretive

A narcissist has many secrets they keep, and they don’t want you getting into their business. This person will often keep their phone locked down tighter than Fort Knox, and they will be very indiscreet when talking or texting. Sadly, you may not be the only person they’re trying to use.

7. They Belittle You

Once the manipulator has you in their clutches, they will start letting down the charming façade that lured you in. One way that they will try to control you is by belittling you. It’s a classic manipulation tactic to get you to do what they want.

Never let someone put you down or call you names, no matter how charming they appear. You are worth more than that, and you don’t need that kind of a pain in your life. They will destroy you mentally and make you think you cannot do anything right.

8. They Track Your Every Move

Remember, a selfish person fears losing their possessions, even people. If you live with this person, they may insist on security system cameras in most rooms and cell phone trackers. Sure, they will use the ruse for your safety, but they want to keep a good eye on your actions.

9. They Alienate You from Family and Friends

If you don’t see through their games, your family probably will. So, they will do everything they can to be your one and only.

They don’t want you hanging with others who might call out their manipulative ways. The more people you’re around, the more their house of cards risks tumbling down.

10. “Takes” Often, “Gives” Little

The hard part for good and honest people to comprehend is that this person is using them. They make it seem like you two are a match made in heaven, but they’re just using you. Narcissists want to get as much as possible from you but don’t expect them to give anything in return.

They want your money, time, attention, and you to come running when a crisis comes their way. However, when you need them, they will be conveniently unavailable. They are the masters of one-sided relationships.

11. They Brag A lot

Their self-inflated views of their life can’t be ignored. They want everyone to know how powerful, wealthy, and successful they’ve become. They will talk about all their wealth and accomplishments and name-drop all the high class in their ranks.

It’s quite annoying to talk to this person because they make themselves appear so high and mighty that you will feel inferior to them.

12. They Lie

One of the ways you can spot a narcissist is that their stories don’t add up. They have a lot of bull they feed people, but if you dig into their lives, you will find that most of what they tell is fabricated. Sure, there may be some truths among the lies, but most of what you hear is garbage.

These individuals are often pathological or habitual liars.

Final Thoughts on How to Spot A Narcissist

If you’ve ever watched made-for-television movies about relationships gone wrong, you know about narcissistic behaviors. Maybe you’ve experienced a manipulator in your personal life and know the pain they leave behind. It would help if you remembered that this person is broken beyond what you can see, and they need in-depth psychological help.

Don’t ever think that you can fix them or be the love that changes their ways, as most of the time; you will be another victim in their portfolio. You must know how to spot narcissists to protect yourself from all the pain and psychological damage that comes with this master manipulator.

15 Phrases to Affirm Your Belief in Your Own Strength

January 31, 2021 by Sarah Barkley

You are strong, but sometimes you may forget just how strong you truly are. There will be times when you need to affirm your belief in your inner strength, but that is easy to do. Many phrases will help you affirm your belief and help you stay strong even when things get complicated.

As you go through life, things don’t always go as planned. Likewise, you may encounter many obstacles or experience things being harder than you expected. This is okay because you are strong enough to get through it, no matter how bad it might seem.

Remember how strong you are so that you don’t struggle any more than you have to. You are capable of doing anything, as these phrases will affirm. With them, you will be able to quickly remind yourself no matter where you are or what you are doing.

Phrases to Affirm Your Belief in Your Own Strength

As you go through your day, remember these positive phrases to affirm your belief. You will be glad that you did, and it will get your much farther in life. If they help you, write them down or print them out and carry your favorite ones with you everywhere you go.

1. I will stay focused and dedicated.

Think about what you want in life, and then focus your efforts on reaching it. You are strong enough to stay dedicated, and this is what will help you reach your goals. By repeating this phrase, you will be helping yourself remain on the right track and stay motivated.

2. I have willpower, and I can avoid things that aren’t good for me.

Having willpower is essential to getting things done and living a good life. It would help if you stayed away from things that aren’t good for you to be the best version of yourself. Your willpower comes from your inner-strength, so this phrase is perfect for affirming your beliefs in your strength.

3. I can reach any goal I set my mind on.

You are strong enough to reach all of your goals. Set your mind on it and keep working towards it. No matter what happens along the way, you can reach that goal.

4. I will stay calm when unexpected things happen.

Use this affirmation to remind yourself that you are strong and can stay calm. Unexpected things happen in life, but you can handle them positively. Remind yourself of things when things get hard.

5. I am in control of my thoughts, so I will replace negative thoughts with positive ones.

You are the only person who can control your thoughts. If you find yourself thinking negatively, change your thought process and start thinking of positive things. Changing your thought process takes mental strength, but you are strong enough to do it.

6. I can stand up for myself without saying hurtful things to others.

You don’t have to hurt other people’s feelings, even if they have hurt yours. By standing up for yourself without hurting others, you are showing just how strong you are. If you are struggling to stand up for yourself in a nice way, repeat this phrase until you feel better.

7. I am ready for the unexpected, and I will get through any challenge.

As explained before, unexpected things happen all the time, but you can be ready for them. Use your strength to prepare for the unexpected and know that you can get through anything. There is no obstacle too big to overcome.

8. I am confident in my abilities.

When you are confident, you will achieve much more than if you lack confidence. Your confidence will help you push forward even when you are stepping into unknown territory. It will help you take on new challenges and will help you succeed when others couldn’t.

9. I am in control of my emotions, and I will decide how I feel.

No one else can tell you how you are feeling. Your emotions are yours alone, and you get to decide how you are feeling. Plus, it is important to remember that your feelings are validated.

10. I am always working on being better than I was yesterday.

Each day is a new opportunity and learning experience. Use the wisdom of yesterday to be a better person today. As long as you tell yourself that you are better each day, you will suddenly notice the proof.

11. I can handle what has happened and whatever happens next.

Being able to roll with the punches in life is essential, and you are strong enough to do it. Accept the things that have happened and deal with them positively. Then, rest assured knowing that you can overcome whatever happens next.

12. I am good enough, and no one can decide otherwise.

Always remember that you are worthy and that you are good enough. Anytime you begin to think otherwise, repeat this phrase to affirm your belief in your strength.

13. I will learn from my mistakes and try again.

Everyone makes mistakes, and this is perfectly okay as long as you try again. When things don’t go as planned, remember how strong you are. Remembering your strength will give you the determination you need to try again until you get it right.

14. I am willing to work hard and learn new things.

To be successful, you have to be strong enough to work hard. Plus, you have to continually learn new things, even when you think you know enough. Believe in yourself, and you will have the strength needed to do this.

15. I can and will reach my goals.

It is always possible to reach your goals, and you are more than capable of doing it. Remind yourself that you can and will be successful, and it’ll be easy to keep pushing through.

How Positive Phrases Work to Affirm Your Belief in Your Own Strength

It may seem crazy that a simple positive phrase can help you, but it is true. These positive affirmations work to affirm your beliefs in yourself and help you be a better person overall. If you are still skeptical, science backs it up.

One study shows the part of your brain that is associated with pleasure activates with positive affirmations. With the activation of pleasure, participants wanted to continue saying positive affirmations and gain even more pleasure. Additionally, positive affirmations can help you process things better.

Positive affirmations help regulate emotions, too. When the participants spoke the affirmations aloud regularly, they experienced less painful, negative, or threatening feelings. Their feelings of self-worth increased, as well.

Studies also reveal that regularly speaking positive affirmations turns the phrases into reality. As you say these positive words to yourself, your brain will process them and believe them to be true. Then, you will be more likely to live by the words you have spoken.

After a while of repeating these phrases, you will find that it becomes natural. You will begin to live by the words without even realizing it, and it will increase your inner-strength.

Tips for Using Positive Affirmations

If you have never tried using positive affirmations before, it isn’t hard to get started. A few tips will get you going, and you’ll quickly realize how simple it is. Before you know it, you will be great at saying positive affirmations and making them work for you.

Decide what you are trying to accomplish with your affirmations.
Choose positive affirmations that will help you reach your goal.
Make sure your goal is specific and realistic.
Use only positive words in your affirmation, so your brain doesn’t pick up any negativity.
Focus on the present.
Always use the word “I” in your affirmations instead of the word “you.”
Use powerful words.
Imagine your goal as you say the affirmations.
As you say the phrases, think about how you will feel when you reach your goal.
Say the phrases often so that you can gain inner-strength.
Don’t give up if you don’t notice a difference right away.
Come up with unique affirmations once you feel comfortable.

Final Thoughts on Phrases to Affirm Your Belief in Your Own Strength

Positive affirmations are helpful as you go through your daily life. The positive phrases can help you affirm your belief in your strength and make it easier for you to reach your goals. Affirmations remind you of your worth and of what you are capable of.

Find the positive phrases that work best for you and implement them in your day. Whenever you need some positivity or a reminder of your own strength, recall these positive affirmations. They can help you in many areas of your life and help you accomplish all of your goals.

Remember, the more often you speak the words, the better they will help you. Plus, you will eventually memorize them and can use them at any time and in any situation. Don’t miss out on these positive phrases, and make sure to use them to affirm your belief in yourself.

20 Daily Positive Affirmations for Introverts

January 30, 2021 by Sarah Barkley

While everyone can benefit from daily positive affirmations, introverts face different challenges. Sometimes they make themselves feel bad about the way they are, and other times someone else is making them feel bad. Either way, it can be hard on their mental health and well-being.

If you are an introvert, you likely understand the truth behind this. The guilt trips, whether from yourself or others, seem to be never-ending. Your life doesn’t have to be this way, though, because the way you are is perfectly fine.

You were created to be different and to embrace your differences. Remember that as you go about your day, and use daily positive affirmations to reaffirm it. You don’t have to please everyone else because you are only responsible for your happiness.

If being alone makes you happy, then continue spending your time alone. These daily positive affirmations will help you remember that it is fine to be alone. Plus, they can help you socialize positively when you are around others.

Daily Positive Affirmations for Introverts

1. I am confident enough to speak up when I want to.

If you are an introvert, you have likely been in situations where you didn’t speak up when you wanted to. By saying this affirmation every day, you will be reminding yourself that you can speak up when you want to say something.

2. I am not judging myself anymore.

Introverts often judge themselves for not being as outgoing as others. Make it a point to stop judging yourself, because you are perfect the way you are. Accept yourself and embrace the differences, because being true to yourself is what will bring happiness.

3. I like to socialize and make new friends.

Even though you prefer being alone, you can still enjoy socializing when you are with others. Plus, even for introverts, life is more exciting with new friends.

Use this affirmation to remind yourself that it is enjoyable. If you do, you may find that you socialize a little more throughout your day and that socialization comes easier.

4. I am intelligent and knowledgeable even if I don’t want to contribute to a conversation.

You know plenty of things and you are intelligent, even if you choose to not talk. Sometimes you might simply feel like being quiet.

By using this positive affirmation, you can prevent the guilt and regret that might come later. If you didn’t want to contribute, don’t beat yourself up over it later. It is okay to feel that way.

5. I am happy with who I am and the way my life is going.

As long as you are content with your life, that is all that matters. If you are happy with the way you are, you will be more confident with who you are.

This affirmation will help with that. Plus, it will make you more likely to choose what makes you happy rather than giving in to others.

6. I don’t care what people say or think about me.

Being an introvert isn’t always easy because other people may not understand it. Their misunderstanding could lead to them saying or thinking things about you since being an introvert could make you seem indifferent.

While you know this isn’t the case, it doesn’t stop people from speculating. They might wonder or talk about why you don’t want to socialize or go out all the time. Don’t let this get to you,

7. People enjoy talking to me and spending time with me.

Introverts tend to think that other people don’t enjoy their company. This isn’t the case, and you should say this daily affirmation to remind yourself of that. It will help you relax in the company of others and be more comfortable speaking up.

8. My needs are important, and I take care of them myself.

You must remember that your needs are just as important as everyone else’s. It is also important to remember that you don’t need to rely on others to meet your needs. Since you like to be alone, you will be happier and calmer knowing that you can yourself.

9. I don’t have to change unless I want to.

Never let anyone make you feel like you must change. You are uniquely you, and you must embrace it and enjoy the person that you are. Remember that, and say this positive affirmation each day.

You will notice that you become more confident in who you are. Plus, you will be assured that you do not have to change and that you are perfect the way you are. If someone wants you to change, then they don’t truly understand who you are.

10. I have people that I love, and people that love me.

It doesn’t matter how often you go out or how often you choose to stay home. Even when you don’t see your loved ones for a while, they are still there and still love you. Use this positive phrase to affirm that you love and are loved in return.

11. I am approachable.

Sometimes, introverts seem unapproachable since they aren’t normally speaking up or engaging with others. When you are around other people, however, you should take advantage of the opportunity to socialize. Say this phrase aloud to yourself each day and you will start to become more approachable to others.

12. It is okay that I enjoy my own company over the company of others.

You should never feel bad about preferring to be alone. If that is the way that you are, then do what it takes to be happy. Don’t feel guilty about it, and remember that it is perfectly fine that you choose to spend your time alone.

13. It is okay to say “no” to an invite.

Always remember that you can say “no” when you don’t feel like doing something. Your mental health and well-being are more important than pleasing others.

You can say no and do whatever it was that you wanted to do, instead. Then, you won’t feel like you missed out on what you truly wanted to do. Plus, you won’t have to suffer through a social gathering you didn’t want to go to anyway.

14. I can enjoy time with others.

When you have no choice but to be around others, you might as well enjoy your time. Before you’re going to be around other people, repeat this affirmation. It will help you feel confident going into the socializing experience.

15. I become more confident each day.

Introverts sometimes struggled with confidence. If you are one of the people who struggle, use this affirmation each morning before beginning your day. By telling yourself that you are confident, you will find your confidence increasing each day.

16. I will contribute positively to the conversation.

You may have to excuse yourself for a few moments to say this affirmation to yourself. Otherwise, the person you’re talking to might start to think you’re crazy for talking to yourself. Once you do, however, you can return to the conversation and begin contributing to the conversation.

17. I am happy with being alone and not sharing my thoughts. This is the way I want to live.

If you don’t want to share your life and your thoughts with anyone else, that is okay. As long as you are happy with it, you don’t have to change or be made to feel like you should. You don’t have to change for anyone, and your desire to be alone in this sense is important.

18. I will do things I enjoy because that is part of taking care of myself.

Doing things that you enjoy will mean saying ‘no’ to social encounters from time to time. If you are constantly forcing yourself into situations you don’t want to be in you’ll become discouraged and unhappy.

Take some time for yourself and say no once in a while. It is okay that you don’t want to hang out all the time, so do things that make you happy instead of what others want you to do.

19. I don’t have to be like everyone else.

You might feel like you are supposed to be more outgoing sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel that way. The way you are is how you are supposed to be, and it is fine if that is different from others. Be yourself and you will truly be happier.

20. When I’m alone, I can focus more, work harder, and come up with new ideas.

Being alone isn’t a bad thing. For some people, this is the best environment for focusing. If you like this, you will notice that your work is always better and more efficient when you are alone. It is better to be alone to get something done or think it through, so this affirmation will help you.

Final Thoughts on Daily Positive Affirmations for Introverts

Staying positive is hard for everyone, but introverts face more issues with this. Introverts are often made to feel bad for being the way that they are, and that isn’t fair to them. You have to put yourself first and do what makes you happy and comfortable.

If you are an introvert and find that this is a problem for you, use these positive affirmations. Likewise, if you ever make yourself feel bad, these daily positive affirmations will help you. The more often you repeat them, the more your brain will believe them.

You are unique, and you were intended to be this way. Your feelings and desires may be different from extroverts, but it doesn’t mean they are wrong. Embrace your differences and use these daily positive affirmations to help you out.

The Remedy for Loneliness That Most People Ignore

January 29, 2021 by Sarah Barkley

Feeling lonely is hard, but there is a remedy for loneliness that truly works. This remedy is one that is often ignored but is one of the most successful for combating loneliness. In it, you will find peace and happiness in your life, and it can also help you gain meaningful relationships.

Loneliness doesn’t mean you have no one in your life. Instead, it means that even with people around you, you feel lonely and disconnected. It means that you lack a deep connection with another person, not that you lack having people in your life.

The often-ignored remedy for loneliness is simple. You have to change your maladaptive behavior patterns, meaning you have to change your way of thinking about things. Maladaptive behavior will be explained in further detail below, but it’s important to explain loneliness and its effect a little more.

When you are lonely, it will eventually lead to you feeling sad, anxious, and overwhelmed. It can also cause binge drinking or eating and a sense of hopelessness. Millions of people experience this feeling, and for some, it will pass more easily than for others.

The Remedy for Loneliness That Most People Don’t Know

Changing Maladaptive Behavior

While you have likely heard of many remedies for loneliness, there are a few that truly work and often get ignored. One of these remedies that are often ignored is changing your maladaptive behavior.

Maladaptive behavior is any behavior that stops you from being able to adjust or change when necessary. This means that during difficult or challenging times, you struggle to or are unable to adapt to it. Irrational thinking concepts also characterize maladaptive behavior.

Research shows that changing this behavior is more effective than any other remedy for loneliness. It also allows for long-term healing and feelings of positivity. It will give you more hope for the future, increased self-esteem, and contentedness during solitary times.

When you notice that your thinking is causing your loneliness, you can decide to change them. If you can change those thoughts to something more positive and productive, you’ll immediately feel better. While it may seem like a difficult process, it will quickly become a habit, and you won’t have to think about it so much.

The Reason Changing Maladaptive Behavior is So Effective

The reason changing maladaptive behavior is a remedy for loneliness is a simple one. This type of behavior makes you look for signs of rejection and hostility in all situations. When you do this, it causes negative thoughts about social situations and can cause you to clam up when around others.

You will always look for the negative parts of your encounters rather than the positive ones. It results in always thinking the worst and will leave you having negative thoughts about future encounters.

If you notice that you struggle with maladaptive behavior, you can change it, however. Start consciously checking your thoughts to see if you are negative. If you find that you are fixating on what you think went wrong, you have to change your thought process.

You can think about the parts of the encounter that went well. Or, you could remind yourself that you may have made a good impression and everything went well. By reminding yourself that you don’t know for sure that the impression was bad, you open possibilities for positivity.

When you can look at it this way, you’ll realize that the worst-case scenario won’t always happen. It’ll help you be less lonely, as you won’t be so negative toward social situations. You will also see that the behavior or demeanor of others doesn’t always have something to do with you.

Then, once you have learned to change your maladaptive thinking, you’ll be more positive. Social situations will become positive times rather than negative ones, and you’ll become more confident. In turn, you’ll become less lonely as you form positive, meaningful relationships.

Maladaptive behavior has more to do with chronic loneliness than you may realize. It becomes a habit, causing you to be lonely everywhere you go. As you think these negative thoughts, you’ll isolate yourself from others and miss out on forming new relationships.

Part of changing your maladaptive behavior also involves learning to love the time spent alone. Once you learn to change that thought process, you’ll begin to see the good in all situations. This will allow you to feel comfortable with being on your own, and you’ll be able to heal yourself.

Accept It, Embrace It, and Learn to Heal Yourself

Another remedy for loneliness that most people ignore is to accept and embrace it. You can heal yourself from loneliness without the help of anyone else.

You can do this by filling your life with things that make you happy and make you feel complete. This could be hobbies such as reading, baking, or gardening. By doing this, you are choosing to embrace yourself, and that will remedy the loneliness.

You can also embrace the loneliness and heal yourself of the negative connotation by setting goals. By giving yourself something to work toward, you’ll fill your life with positive meaning and purpose.

Using this method as a remedy for loneliness will make you love yourself. Then, you will enjoy the solitary lifestyle, and you won’t mind spending it by yourself. It’ll be a joy rather than a burden.

If you can learn to enjoy your time and fill it with fulfilling things, you’ll quickly stop being lonely. Learn to fulfill yourself and stop waiting for someone else to come along and do it for you.

You have to stop thinking it’s bad to be on your own. When you can learn to enjoy being alone and stop thinking that no one enjoys your company, you’ll feel better. Plus, you’ll find yourself connecting with more people on a deeper level, too.

What Can Happen If You Don’t Remedy the Loneliness

If you don’t get a handle on the loneliness you’re feeling, it can be incredibly detrimental. As mentioned before, it can cause feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and anxiety. There is more to it than that, however.

Loneliness can lead to many emotional problems as well as social and health problems. It’s important to learn an effective remedy for loneliness so that you don’t experience these issues.

Physical Health Problems

Poor Self-Care Habits

Oftentimes, when loneliness has lingered for a while, it can hinder your self-care. Your diet will become unhealthy, your hygiene could plummet, and you will likely not exercise enough. These issues usually stem from a lack of motivation that is caused by feelings of loneliness.

Increased Risk of Heart Disease

Another health problem that can occur is heart disease. Research shows that being lonely increases the chances that you will suffer from heart disease of some kind. This is because lonely people don’t handle stress as well, plus, poor diet and lack of exercise contribute.

Weakened Immune System and Increased Inflammation

Loneliness can lead to a weakened immune system and increased inflammation. You will be less able to fight off illnesses, which will cause you to be sick more often. The increase in inflammation can contribute to other health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and other conditions.

Mental Health Problems

Depression

With persisting feelings of loneliness, you will likely develop depression. Hormones in your brain that are associated with depression and stress become active when you feel lonely. The more of these hormones that are released, the more severe your depression will be.

Suicide Risk Increases

Depression associated with loneliness only gets worse if the loneliness isn’t eased or cured. Because of this, those who are lonely tend to commit suicide more often than those who aren’t. For this reason alone, you must find a remedy for loneliness that works.

Trouble Sleeping

Even if you can fall asleep, your sleep quality will be lessened. This can hinder both your mental and physical health, but it will first affect your mental health. Lonely people will also be more likely to wake up during the night and have trouble falling back asleep.

Final Thoughts on The Remedy for Loneliness That Most People Ignore

This remedy for loneliness that most people often ignore is one that will truly work. Changing your maladaptive behaviors will change your life for the better. It will help you stop feeling so lonely, and you’ll be able to accept the loneliness and embrace it.

From there, you will be able to heal yourself without waiting for someone else to do it for you. Loneliness is more about yourself than you may initially realize. Once you begin addressing your thoughts and behaviors, you’ll notice a quick change in your life.

You shouldn’t go through life feeling this way. It isn’t good for your physical or mental health and can have serious consequences if it isn’t addressed. Make sure to get it taken care of so you can start feeling better and living a more fulfilling life.

12 Habits That Boost Confidence When You Feel Insecure

January 29, 2021 by Power of Positivity

Do you feel insecure and lack confidence at times? Sure, everybody has moments when they don’t feel on top of the world. Part of living is learning lessons and those experiences come during the hard times.

Those lessons will mold you into the person that everyone loves. When life hands you a devastating blow, like a job loss, death in the family, or other turbulent times, it’s easy to feel shaken to your core and lack confidence in yourself and your future. However, things don’t have to be this way.

No matter what’s going on around you, you can learn how to nip those insecurities in the bud. The more secure you’re within yourself, the more attractive you will be to suitors and potential employers. Would you want an insecure doctor or lawyer working for you?

Of course not; you want someone who believes enough in their abilities to have a secure nature. It would help if you got to the place where you can be as confident as a brain surgeon about to make the first cut. Do you have that kind of security within yourself?

Ways to Boost Your Confidence and Stop Being Insecure

If you want to boost your confidence and get yourself out of the rut you’re in, you can do a few things to help. Some of these tips can be used for immediate help, and some are more habits that you should develop to keep your confidence level at even kilter.

1. Look Forward, Not Behind

When you look behind you at all the years and tears, you may see discouragement and heartbreak. Stop looking at all the failures of your past and focus on the present. You may not have tomorrow, so you need to treat today as the gift you’ve been given.

When you feel insecure and your self-esteem is plummeting, don’t revisit past failures as they will only make things worse.

2. Practice Self-Care

When’s the last time you treated yourself to a manicure, pedicure, or shopping spree? Whatever it is that you like to do to treat yourself, you should indulge on occasion.

If you feel insecure and like you’re a failure in life, then you can change your whole outlook by spicing up your look a bit. When you look good, you feel good, so why not give yourself a treat?

3. Practice Positive Affirmations

If you suffer from low self-esteem, then you should try using positive affirmations. There’s nothing that works wonders on your insecurities than telling yourself time and again all the wonderful things you love about yourself. You say things like:

I am beautiful/handsome.
My life is perfect.
I’m blessed.
I have a good support system.
I can do anything I set my mind to do.

4. Replace Jealousy with Appreciation

Rather than looking at everyone around you and being envious of what they have that you don’t, why not be thankful for all the blessings that you’ve been given. It’s easy to think the grass is greener on the other side, but if you could change shoes with another person, the chances are that you would want your life back.

Money and material things are just one part of your journey on earth. There are so many other things that are so much more important. Don’t feel insecure because you think you have less than someone else because not all gifts are bought with money, and somethings that don’t cost one penny are priceless.

5. Quit Trying to Please Others

If you are insecure, you will spend your days trying to please everyone else to make yourself feel better. The truth is that the only people you need to please is you, your boss, and your spouse. Quit wasting all your time and efforts trying to make others like you.

You are uniquely you, and there will be people that love you and those that don’t. However, you cannot waste your time pinning after those who aren’t in your inner circle. Put your time and efforts into the ones that put their time and efforts into you.

6. Make a List of Your Accomplishments

It’s easy to forget just how far you have come and the things you’ve accomplished when you’re facing many battles. Most people have done more good things than bad in their life, and you need to remind yourself of these facts. Anytime you get depressed or feel down on yourself, it’s time to take out the list and remember all the accomplishments you’ve done in life.

7. Be Willing to Accept Constructive Criticism

Do you wear your emotions on your sleeve? You must be willing to accept constructive criticism when it’s done in the right way. A mentor wants to guide you and help you to be a better person.

Sure, some people want to criticize, but some people have genuine intentions towards you. To grow and learn and become a better you, you must accept some advice along the way.

8. Learn Your Triggers

If your confidence has taken a hit, then you need to identify the things that trigger your insecurities. When you start to feel those old feelings of self-doubt come rushing to the surface, hit them with some positive affirmations. Write down a list of the things that trigger you and be willing to combat them when the time comes.

9. Be Grateful for Your Blessings

Sometimes it’s just impossible not to feel down on your luck. Your confidence may be at an all-time low due to a job loss, relationship breakup, or another traumatic event in your life. However, remember that there is always someone that has things worse than you.

When it looks like everything is closing in on you, things are shifting to allow change. If you lost your job, you were looking for a job when you found the previous one. You will find another career and be back up on your feet in no time.

Sometimes, you need to be patient and wait until the next door opens, but you must never blame yourself for things outside of your control. Time and chance happen to everyone, but what you do within these times matters so much.

10. Use Visualization Tactics

When you feel insecure, you need to use tactics to make you feel more confident. Try creating a vision board so that you can see where you are right now and where you want to be in the future. It’s always good when you feel down on your luck to boost your confidence by setting some major goals and then to follow through with them.

The vision board is an excellent tool because you can see your progress by marking things off as you accomplish these goals.

11. Put Your Inner Critic in Its Place

Everyone has an inner voice that spews negativity into their mind. However, it’s your job to put this critic in its place. Remember the old videos where a good entity and a bad entity were sitting on someone’s shoulders?

Well, that concept is an illustration of a typical thought process that most people go through. It would help if you gained control over the negative thoughts that come into your head, as most of them are anxiety-based. When self-doubt comes rushing in trying to shake your confidence and security to the core, you need to combat it with the power of positivity.

Anxiety will fill your head will all types of noise, but you must kick it to the curb. Take control over the inner critic so that you can boost your confidence.

12. Talk to Your Inner Circle

Everyone needs people in their corner that can help them when the chips are down. When you feel so insecure, and your confidence level is zero, you need to call on your support system for help. This person can be a parent, friend, spouse, or therapist.

Where would your life be without people you can count on? A true friend can lift your spirits when you’ve hit rock bottom, and they can give you a reason to get up and keep fighting.

Final Thoughts on Boosting Your Confidence During Times of Insecurity

Life is full of challenges, and somedays it’s going to rain and storm. You can’t expect the sun to shine always, though it would be nice. When the storms come rolling in, you must stand on the firm foundation that is your friends, your past accomplishments, and your future goals.

It’s natural to lack self-confidence at specific periods as there is no perfect life. However, you can’t let those insecure feelings get you down. You must vow to yourself to get back up, shake the dust off your feet, and try again.

When all else fails, remember that this too shall pass. You will wake up tomorrow, and it will be a brand-new day, and the troubles of yesterday will only be a memory.

15 Quotes of Encouragement Everyone Needs to Hear

January 28, 2021 by Sarah Barkley

Everyone needs some encouragement from time to time, and these quotes of encouragement are perfect for that. If you feel like you need some positive encouragement in your life, these quotes of encouragement will help you find it. No matter why you need to be encouraged, these quotes will give you just what you need.

When life gets hard, you must remember to keep pushing on. You can’t stop just because things aren’t easy or aren’t going as planned. You can reach all of your goals, and you have to have the determination to keep pushing forward.

Picture all the things you want in life and what you want your life to look like. Use that image as your ultimate encouragement and motivation to keep going in life. Don’t disappoint yourself or let yourself down by stopping now.

Fifteen Quotes of Encouragement

While that sounds easy enough, you still may need some help to get there. These quotes of encouragement come from people who have been where you are now. Since they can relate to the way you’re feeling, you’ll find comfort and motivation in their quotes of encouragement.

1. “It doesn’t matter how slow you go as long as you don’t stop.” – Confucius

Everyone lives their life differently, and everyone takes different amounts of time to get things done. Don’t let this hinder your ability to reach your dreams. If you are going slower than others, keep going at your pace and never give up.

2. “Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you imagine.” – Roy T. Bennett

Always remember what Bennett tells you in this quote of encouragement. You are brave, talented, and you can do anything you set your mind to. If you can believe in yourself, you can do anything.

3. “Character cannot be developed in ease, and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” – Helen Keller

You must overcome obstacles and hardships to develop your character. When things are calm and easy, you won’t be able to grow or develop at all. Embrace the challenges because this is when you become stronger, more ambitious, and successful.

4. “There are moments when troubles enter our lives, and we can do nothing to avoid them. But they are there for a reason. Only when we have overcome them will we understand why they were there.” – Paulo Coelho

Life is unexpected, and there will always be unavoidable challenges. Each challenge happens for a reason, though, and you may not know the reason right away. Whether it is a learning opportunity or something more, always remember that hardships happen for a reason.

5. “It doesn’t matter who you are, where you come from. The ability to triumph begins with you. Always.” – Oprah Winfrey

Your past doesn’t matter when it comes to your future. You can achieve anything you set your mind to, and as long as you have faith in yourself, you will get there.

6. “We define ourselves far too often by our past failures. That’s not you. You are this person right now. You’re the person who has learned from those failures.” – Joe Rogan

As explained before, your past doesn’t define who you are now or who you will be in the future. You have learned from your past mistakes, which means you have grown out of the person you were then. Don’t let your past hold you back because each day is a chance to start fresh.

7. “Just don’t give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don’t think you can go wrong.” – Ella Fitzgerald

Don’t give up when things get hard. Keep working toward what you truly want in life and draw inspiration from wherever you can. As long as you love what you do and stay inspired, you will achieve your goals.

8. “When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” – Henry Ford

When things get tough, it is truly your time to shine. Airplanes take off with the wind against them, and you can take off with everything going against you. Remember this the next time it seems like everything is against you, and keep pushing forward.

9. “A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer; it sings because it has a song.” – Maya Angelou

Don’t decide what to do based on what others want to see or hear. Only do what you love and what makes you feel fulfilled, and only do it for yourself, never anyone else. It is great if others enjoy what you do, but the only important thing is that you enjoy what you do.

10. “Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.” – Dale Carnegie

If you give up when things get tough, you will never know how close you were to success. As Carnegie explains, important things happen when those who accomplished them felt hopeless. However, these people didn’t give up, and if you don’t give up, you will succeed, too.

11. “Do not wait; the time will never be ‘just right.’ Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along.” – George Herbert

Contrary to popular belief, timing is not everything. The time will never be right to do big things. You have to get started and use what you already have available.

Waiting around for the right time could mean waiting forever or missing opportunities. If you get started right now, however, you will be ready when an opportunity presents itself.

12. “There is nothing to fear because you cannot fail… only learn, grow and become better than you’ve ever been before.” – Hal Elrod

If you can convince yourself that you can’t fail, you will be confident enough to do anything. Instead of thinking of it as failing, think of it as a learning opportunity and time for growth. With each obstacle, challenge, and the new plan comes learning, not a failure.

13. “Embrace uncertainty. Some of the most beautiful chapters in our lives won’t have a title until much later.” – Bob Goff

There will always be uncertain times in your life, but you must embrace them. It is during the uncertain times that you will discover new things and new opportunities. Remember that the most memorable and life-changing moments in your life were not pre-planned.

You can figure out the details later but, for now, keep moving even if you are uncertain. You have to figure things out and write your story as you go along, and the title can come later.

14. “You don’t need to be better than anyone else; you just need to be better than you used to be.” – Wayne Dyer

Don’t compare yourself to anyone else. Only compare yourself to what you were like before. Work to beat your records or to achieve new things that you haven’t done before. Or, set goals for yourself that you haven’t achieved yet and focus on hitting those.

Comparing yourself to others will only cause you to become discouraged. Remember that your path and your life are much different than anyone else’s. You can’t compare yourself and your life to something so much different.

15. “Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.” – Dalai Lama

If things don’t work out the way you wanted them to, don’t get too discouraged. Things happen for a reason in life, so tell yourself that things worked out the way they were supposed to.

You’ll never know what would have happened if things had been different. Instead of wondering, count it as a stroke of luck because it got you to where you are today.

Final Thoughts on Quotes of Encouragement Everyone Needs to Hear

Life isn’t always perfect, and there are always things to overcome, meaning you may need encouragement occasionally. When you find yourself in need, come back to these quotes of encouragement. Consider sharing them with others in your life who you think could use some encouragement, too.

Allow the authors of these quotes to remind you that you can achieve your goals as long as you don’t give up. Please find comfort in the fact that they have been in your position before and successfully fought through. Use their advice to guide you and encourage you to do the same.

You can overcome any obstacle in life, and you can achieve all of your dreams. Keep pushing forward, even when things get hard, or you don’t get what you wanted. When that doesn’t work, remember these quotes of encouragement to help you push on.

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