Self Respect

"True self-respect is essential to building relationships with people who are different to you."
Allan Harvey - "Renovate your Life" p130

Stripped

"When people are stripped of their dignity, we should do all we can to help them."
Karabo Kgoleng

Happiness and Children...

“If your happiness depends on your children being happy, that makes
them your hostage. So stay out of their business, stop using them for
your happiness, and be your own happiness. And that way you are the
teacher for your children: someone who knows how to live a happy
life.”
(Byron Katie)

Relax!

One of the unpleasant facts of life is that we do not give ourselves enough time to relax and build up some energy to go on with.
The good news is that we do not have to take hours to relax and re-vitalize.

Here are some easy-to-follow and rewarding tips:

When your leg muscles feel fatigued: lie down and put your feet up against a wall.
Rest there for five to ten minutes.

Lie on your back with your hands on top of your stomach.
Close your eyes. Breathe slowly.
After you have repeated the breathing seven to ten times, rest your arms at your sides and enjoy the relaxation filling your body.

Take a cat-nap when you feel very tired.
Allow yourself the time it takes - afterwards you will be able to work so much better.
Start your siesta with a little aromatherapy: choose woody scents.

Clear your mind. Remove your clutter. Start with your anger...
Imagine you have a "delete" and a "rewind" button in your brain.
When you have a negative thought, press your "delete" button.
"Rewind." Re-think the matter in a more positive light.
Finish your mental "Time Out" with a positive day-dream.

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