Marge Hicke

Let’s continue our exploration of Self Esteem.

We began with self acceptance. How did it go? With self acceptance we learn we can trust ourselves and follow our inner guide to make right decisions. I like to say: Live by your values; be clear, honest and direct.

Today we will look at what we expect from ourselves.
Set realistic dreams, and expectations
Explore the fine line between expecting too much and expecting too little
Break dreams and goals into doable steps

Check out the “fear factors”.
How do you feel about exploring NEW thoughts, behaviors, possibilities? About trying something you have never done before?
About being successful?

Breathe in possibilities;
Breathe out fears.
Picture yourself confident and excited.
Breathe in;
Breathe out.

Try something new; learn more about yourself. Take a risk and accept yourself!

After writing about self-acceptance as a step to high self esteem I had the opportunity to go deeper with my own self acceptance. I took a risk and was richly rewarded. Exploring self acceptance is much like peeling the onion—lots of layers to be explored!!!

Blessings,
Marge

Are you seeing stars?  I hope so. 

A couple of weeks ago I was blessed to visit the Anza Borrego Desert in California.  The desert itself  is fascinating. Its ever changing shapes and colors depend on the light and darkness of the day or night.  But the night produced a show!

Some of us stayed the night and when the others had gone home we walked away from all the lights and watched the show.  I haven’t seen stars like that in years.  Brilliant!  The milky way. The shooting stars. Quiet!

I thought about how most of us spend our days in the cities where the cloud cover and city lights make it difficult to see the splendor above us.  Much like the sameness of  our days often keep us from seeing the splendor of the people we care about.

It is worth a trip to the desert!  Take you friends or family or both.  Be amazed; be creative.  Instead of trying to get everyone to see this or that constellation–create  your own. Listen to what others see in the huge sky with its wonderous lights.

And take several deep breaths–in and out–and allow that energy to fill your being and give you life.

Marge

Relaxation Meditation is a tool with multiple benefits

It focuses on breath and imagination. Breath and imagination are always with us–no remembering where we put them, no having to buy them. They are free gifts!

Relaxation Meditation provides an opportunity to learn progressive relaxation, which can be used alone for stress relief and calming or with the meditation for relaxation, quieting of mind and body, reduction of anxiety and enjoyment.

Studies have shown that stress kills and that relaxing and imagining reduce stress. Studies have also shown that relaxing increases performance, in the home, in the workplace, at school, on the stage, on the playing field, in the car, etc.

Enjoy Relaxation Meditation and enjoy life!

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Chill Out for Kids is a tool with benefits for both kids and their parents.

It focuses on breath and imagination. Breath and imagination are always with us–no remembering where we put them, no having to buy them. They are free gifts!

Chill Out for Kids provides an opportunity for parents and children to interact in a playful way and enjoy each other’s company.

Studies have shown that stress kills and that relaxing and imagining reduce stress. Studies have also shown that relaxing increases performance, in the home, in the workplace, at school, on the stage, on the playing field, etc.

Enjoy Chill Our for Kids and enjoy life!

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“Thanks, Marge. With the help of your CD I am finally sleeping well and feeling more relaxed.” — L.F.,  teenager

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Those who purchased Chill Our for Kids, will also enjoy the playful ways to learn to manage anger found in the  Anger Management for Kids.