Articles ##forgiveness

By Allison Abrams, LCSW-R (Psychologytoday.com): What is the story you tell yourself? When it comes to your self-worth, only one opinion truly matters — your own. And even that one should be carefully evaluated; we tend to be our own harshest critics.

By Alexis George (YourTango.com): Learning to love and approve of yourself is one of the hardest things to do. It requires you to take the time out to put yourself first, focusing on your wants and needs over those of others. It might seem selfish at first, but after a while, you will realize that before you can truly take care of others, you have to first take care of yourself.

By Lori Deschene (TinyBuddha.com): The founder of Tiny Buddha says that it’s not easy to choose peace when we’re going through tough times. But, there are countless things we can do to create peace of mind, both in response to events in our lives, and proactively, everyday. If you’d also like to develop a greater sense of peace, you may find these suggestions helpful.

By Steve Mueller (PlanetofSuccess.com): Our desires and fears do not only disturb us, but they also prohibit us from finding peace of mind. Just like the wind, our thoughts and anxieties can lead to a stormy ocean, without allowing us to rest. The mind, however, in itself is neutral, just like water. If you are able to reduce the influence of your thoughts on your mind, you will create a calm sea. The following will show you the most powerful ways to find peace of mind—a mental state so calm and peaceful just like the water at the deepest ground of the ocean.

By Dr. Carol Morgan (LovePanky.com): It’s a sad fact of life, but many of us don’t really love ourselves. But learning how to love yourself is really the key to happiness in life.