Happy December! The final month of 2021 begins today. This year has forced challenges and changes to lifestyles based mostly on circumstances relating to the Pandemic, and you’ve made it through! As the holidays approach in the coming weeks, many will think of gifts to purchase for loved ones. December’s theme for Positive Living is about gifts that don’t come in wrapped packages, such as the gift of time, the gift of friendship, the gift of health and the gift of family. As…..
Dear Friends: Happy November. It has been one year since I set out on this journey of sharing Positive Living themes via social media to help you enhance your life and the lives of others. As you know, I have been trained through the Holistic Alternative Psychology Home Study Course “Mind Inspired New Dynamics System” (M.l.N.D.S); developed and directed by Dr. Dolores Seymour and derived from the “original” Holistic Alternative Psychology Course; copyright 1998 – 2010 by the American Institute of…..
October 2021 Confronting Fears Through Courage Positive Living is about taking charge of your life by making choices that are beneficial to your body, mind, and spirit. The weekday posts for October 2021 honor Breast Cancer Awareness through themes of courage. While family and friends can shower compassion, and medical personnel offer expert care, it takes courage to face a diagnosis of breast cancer. A Handbook for Positive Living A Through Z Lora Kosten, Ph.D. My blog for February…..
Many times, we hear about people wanting to improve their well-being through diet and exercise and that is very important. Besides diet and exercise, a vital part of wellness is that of the mind and how our thoughts impact our health. Positive thinking is often an overlooked theme in the significance of wellness. Positive thinking doesn’t eliminate so called “problems” and it is not a one-time strategy or exercise to try occasionally. What is does do is help you build…..
Strength July 2021 We all need qualities of grit, drive, and stamina along with the mental stability of calm and focus to be at optimal performance. Being physically strong helps you feel better and is linked to emotional strength. Increasing physical strength results in increased emotional strength through improved self-confidence and self-esteem. Being emotionally strong will positively influence your ability to deal with everyday challenges. Someone who is emotionally strong is comfortable within. They are flexible, able to look on…..
Believing in yourself includes self-love, self-care, value, and respect. Make time and do things that bring you pleasure. Learn when to say “yes” and how to say “no” to help you set boundaries. Self-love and care are not selfish; they help protect your own well-being and happiness. Themes from chapters of Positive Living A Though Z that are addressed this month in Facebook posts include Chapters O: It’s OK: Learn From It and Move On, and P: Peace of…..
Happiness May 2021 The lily of the valley is the birth flower for those born in May. This small white and sometimes pink flower symbolizes sweetness, sincerity, discretion but most importantly indicates happiness. Its sincerity is represented by the way it blooms annually in mid-May and June regardless of the harshness of the winter weather. The timing of the blooms acknowledge that summer is around the corner and we get to enjoy these fragrant beauties for just a few weeks…..
February 2021 “Follow Your Heart” The heart shape is recognized the world over as a symbol of romantic love and affection. Therefore, the Positive Living theme for this month; “Follow Your Heart” is fitting as February honors American Heart Month and Valentine’s Day is celebrated. American Heart Month brings awareness to the importance of heart health. This initiative was proclaimed by President Lyndon B. Johnson and first took place in February 1964. It seeks to remind Americans to focus on…..
Love yourself… Compliment others… Enjoy nature… A HANDBOOK FOR POSITIVE LIVING A THOUGH Z DR. LORA KOSTEN WWW.BALBOAPRESS.COM
Positive Living doesn’t eliminate so called “problems.” What is does do is help you build confidence, view circumstances through different lenses, make helpful choices, and deal better with adverse situations; thus, helping you to reduce stress and move forward in your life. I invite you to follow my weekday posts on my Facebook author site at: Lora Kosten PhD
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