Jayna Taylor - Certified Professinal Coach

I find it interesting that some people are okay with feeling guilty and they are not concerned with the damage it create for themselves. There is a gain to everything we choose to do, even when we chose to keep guilt. Its like is it way to keep ourselves in check and to motivate ourselves; a way to self punish to "pay the price". But do we really need to ? I don't think so. Guy Finley, the author of "The Secret of Letting Go" discusses this in his book. here is an article he has written on it.  http://www.guyfinley.org/free-content/writings/special-lessons/2659   Love yourself enough to let go of guilt!

I am coming to believe that the strive for "perfectionism" is harmful to our health. Here is today's Daily OM. "Life becomes much more interesting once we let go of our quest for perfection and aspire for imperfection instead." http://www.dailyom.com/articles/2011/29627.html

http://seniorliving.about.com/od/lifetransitionsaging/a/grieving.htm

“Being is not only beyond but also deep within every form as its innermost invisible and indestructible essence. This means that it is accessible to you now as your own deepest self, your true neture. But don’t seek to grasp it with your mind. Don’t try to understand it. You can know it only when the mind is still. When you are present, when your attention ifully and intensely in the Now. Being can be felt, but it can never be understood mentally. “

“May today there be peace within.  May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be.  May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others.  May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.  May you be content with yourself just the way you are.  Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.  It is there for each and every one of us.” The above is a reflection for each morning. [Give this exercise at least 21 days before looking for something more effective for you-we are all different.] At first some of this may be difficult to hear and say because we might not want to be where we are.  But, if you were not in the middle of this (whatever “this” is-depression, panic, anxiety) you would not be motivated to change, to learn new coping skills, new life management skills.  You truly are exactly where you need to be-no matter how p

"Don't dwell on what went wrong. Instead, focus on what to do next. Spend your energies on moving forward toward finding the answer." ~  Denis Waitley

In Dr.  Amen's book "Change Your Brain, Change Your Body" and he offers in chapter 10 THE SLEEP SOLUTION,  "Tips To Help You Go To Sleep And Stay Asleep".     TIPS TO HELP YOU GO TO SLEEP AND STAY ASLEEP Here are twelve ways to make it easier to drift to dreamland and get a good night's sleep. Remember that we are all unique individuals and what works for one person may not work for another.  Keep trying new techniques until you find something that works.   1.         Maintain a regular sleep schedule - going to bed at the same time each night and waking up at the same time each day, including ion weekends. Get up at the same time each day regardless of sleep duration the previous night.  2.         Create a soothing nighttime routine that encourages sleep. A warm bath, mediation or message can help you relax. 3.         Some people like to read themselves to sleep.  If you are reading, make sure ir isn’t an action-packed thriller or a horror story – they ar