Jayna Taylor - Certified Professinal Coach

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 exact...

"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 the...

"Journaling is one of the easiest and most powerful ways to accelerate your personal development. By getting your thoughts out of your head and putting them down in writing, you gain insights you’d otherwise never see." Steve Pavlina. Many do not know what to journal or how. Below is an artical taken from Oprah's website years ago about how to journal that answers the question. How to Journal ~ taken form Oprah’s website The Journal is your private place to express all your inner thoughts and feelings. Begin to understand yourself through writing. You can then move closer to knowing who you are and who you want to be in life. Your feelings, your breakthroughs, your desires — record them all here. Discover yourself. Getting Started Find a comfortable position in your chair. Clear your mind. Relax. And let your thoughts and emotions flow freely. It is important that you do not censor yourself as you write. Do not worry about grammar or punctuation errors. Put every ...