Self Help Archives - Page 10 of 21 - Sage Grayson, Life Editor

When Your Heart’s Not In It

Today I’m linking up with my friend Andrea at DreAm heART sMart ArT for her blog challenge. The prompt is “HEART”. When you’re in a tough situation, do you follow your heart or your head? Most people will say, “I follow my heart! My heart and my emotions know what’s best for me!” That may…

For Instant Happiness, Try Smile Meditation

When I ask people why they don’t meditate, I hear a lot of the same excuses: It’s too complicated. I’m not a Buddhist (or spiritual). I don’t have time. But meditation is actually very simple (if it’s complicated, you’re doing it wrong). You can meditate no matter what your religion is, and you can enjoy…

Quiz: Are You a Superhero or a Sidekick?

Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No—it’s a quiz to determine once and for all whether you’re a bold and brawny superhero or a witty and wily sidekick. So, pull up your underwear on the outside of your pants, strap on your boots, and tie on your cape. It’s time…

Link Roundup: Halloween Treats

Hey there, witches and ghouls! This week, I’ve been watching loads of Halloween specials (“I got a rock.”), so here are my favorite Halloween links to share with you. In the comments below, let me know your plans for Halloween! What I’m Reading and Watching The Undead Guide to Killing Your Blog What’s Really in…

Dream Big and Make Small Changes

Today I’m linking up with my friend Andrea at DreAm heART sMart ArT for her blog challenge. The prompt is “DREAMS”. I’m all about dreaming big: lavish vacations, gorgeous clothes, the perfect job, a healthy and strong body… That’s what life’s about, right? We should always be dreaming about living a better life, enjoying time…

The Perfect Question to Guide You Through Life

As Skyla and I reached the end of the walking trail, I heard it. Jeering and taunting. It sounded like teenage boys. We came up to the blue house on the corner, and I could see I was right. Two teenage boys were standing in the front lawn. An older, heavyset boy was picking up…

Link Roundup: Fall Resolutions

I may not have stepped foot in a classroom for nearly a decade, but fall always reminds me of a fresh start. It’s my kind of “new year.” Since October starts on Monday (…wow, really?), I’m using this weekend to sort out some of my fall goals. I like having quarterly goals for myself, my…