Train for Life

Category: Self-Love

  • Monday Motivation

    Let it go.  We hold onto so much stuff that weighs us down – grudges, regrets, outdated dreams, crummy beliefs about ourselves, even ratty old clothes – all things that make us feel bad. . . but that we hold onto. Wouldn’t today be a great day to let some of it go? Time to let go…

  • Monday Motivation

    Be good to everyone; this includes yourself.  I wish we didn’t forget so often how important it is to do this. We are so mean to ourselves. Kindness matters so much. . . Just one little act of kindness makes so much difference. . . So turn things around with kindness. . . Beginning with…

  • Thankful Thursday

    July Gratitude Challenge Schedule 5 minutes each day to reflect on 5 things that bring you gratitude. Big or small, family, work, or personal related… You choose. Write each thing in a journal, post-it note, or your smart phone… You choose. When the ‘going gets tough’ or you are faced with seemingly unbeatable challenges in…

  • TED Talk Tuesday

    What brings you happiness? What gives your life meaning and purpose? Our culture is obsessed with happiness, but happiness is not consistent and there is a more fulfilling path, according to journalist and author, Emily Esfahani Smith. If we serve something beyond ourselves and develop our best inner beings, we will have something meaningful to grasp. In…

  • TED Talk Tuesday

    How is your physical health? How is your emotional health? If we have a high fever or chest congestion, we will see the doctor… If we have bone or joint pain, we will see a physical therapist… If we experience muscle soreness, we will see a massage therapist… But, what if we have emotional pain, such as guilt,…

  • TED Talk Tuesday

    When was the lasted time you failed? How did you feel? How did you cope? We all make mistakes, fail, or face rejection at different times in our lives… We are devastated and uncertain of our next step. What will we do next?  How will we recover and move forward? Elizabeth Gilbert, author of ‘Eat, Pray, Love,’ faced seemingly endless rejection…

  • Monday Motivation

    In Memory of the Courageous and Brilliant Stephen Hawking. Hawking taught the world that despite falling to physical disability or injury, an individual still has a strong mind to be curious and wise. Move past your physical barriers and focus on increasing your mental strength. You are stronger than you think. Some of Hawking’s most inspiring quotes: “We are just an advanced…

  • Monday Motivation

    Learn from past mistakes. Move beyond yesterday’s failures. Do not fret about regret. For it is through our mistakes, failures, and regrets, we become strong, resilient individuals; mended, healed, and bright beings.

  • TED Talk Tuesday

    Do you frequently wonder “where the day went“? Do you wish there were simply more hours in a day or more days in a week? How well do you manage your time? What are your priorities? Manage your time wisely. Prioritize what is important to you. Avoid overestimating your commitments each week and underestimating time to yourself. In…

  • Monday Motivation

    A new week to just be you.