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Why It’s Important to Define What You Believe In

Posted by Marlene Anderson, MA, LMHC, NCC

There is a spiritual side to all of us, whether we believe in a God, are a Christian, an atheist, or agnostic.

If you look online you will find numerous definitions and descriptions of spirituality. Basically, it is a recognition that there is more, something greater, than just us.

What do you believe and why? Perhaps you never considered the importance of asking yourself this question. And yet our beliefs influence every aspect of our life – the decisions we make, the people we hang out with, and the lifestyle we choose.

Are you able to define what you believe in and the value you place on those beliefs?

Choose to Be Happy

Posted by Marlene Anderson, MA, LMHC, NCC

Seek happiness as if your life depended on it – it does!

Life hurts! What is the cure?

Happiness.

But how can we feel good about life or ourselves when everything keeps going wrong? How can we assume a happy disposition when we are always feeling angry or frustrated or scared inside? I have problems to solve – I don’t have time to try and be happy!

Today on my podcast and blog, we’ll explore why it’s important to develop a happy disposition, how negative and positive emotions impact us, and five ways to make happiness happen.

How Purpose, Optimism, Values, and Beliefs Work Together

Posted by Marlene Anderson, MA, LMHC, NCC

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Beliefs and values are very powerful. We will die for them. We will kill others for them. We will give up comfort and safety for them. We need them.

Today on my blog and podcast, you’ll discover examples of healthy vs. unhealthy values and beliefs, and you’ll get tips for developing the skills of optimism and purpose.

Living Life with Enthusiasm and Optimism

Posted by Marlene Anderson, MA, LMHC, NCC

We are defined by many things in life: our relationships, our roles, our handicaps.

What defines you? My youngest son was an artist. He started drawing as soon as he could hold a pencil. Even the simplest stick figures he drew had character and substance. His creativity seemed to flow out of him like water from a pitcher. He would draw for hours.

He loved to draw faces – faces that so expressed the characteristics of the individual that it never required anything more – you saw the whole person in the face. Within the expressions, there was passion, confidence, longing, sadness, robust strength, humor, wisdom, and understanding. Even today as I look at his drawings, I marvel at the depth of disclosure in his drawings that revealed so much of the human spirit and soul.