Category Archives: Self-Esteem

Being gutsy is a necessary quality to make positive changes in our lives.  Just recently I had to make some decisions to produce some radical changes in my life.  It seemed clear to me what I needed to do, yet … Continue reading →

The first step in healing and growth are awareness and acceptance.  Learning self-acceptance did not come easy for me.  All my weaknesses, insecurities and flaws haunted me like a bad nightmare.  Once I accepted the fact that I was full … Continue reading →

Attaining a Cheerful Attitude Even if you inherited the family frown instead of the genes of joy, you’re not fated to a life of gloom.  I have good news for you.  Nehemiah 8:10 says, “The joy of the Lord is … Continue reading →

We are to be free to be the person God created us to be.  Just recently I had a conversation with friends and we were discussing the meaning of authenticity.  One person commented how some people are very different in … Continue reading →

As a child I remember people saying to me, “Who do you think you are?”  Actually that is a good question to ponder.  Who do I think I am?  I’m not sure about you, but I have struggled most of … Continue reading →

I’ve been told, “It’s important to like yourself because everywhere you go you take yourself with you.” Contentment in life starts with liking yourself. The Bible says in Leviticus 19:18 to “Love your neighbour as you love yourself.” Approving of … Continue reading →

Learning to laugh with yourself and others is a gift we can all develop. Proverbs 15:15 says that he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast, regardless of circumstances. Proverbs 17:22 says that a merry heart does … Continue reading →