by Merci Gracia | Mar 17, 2018 | Value
Society celebrates competition in academics, sports, careers and even beauty. It’s challenging to make our emotional well-being independent from these external measurements but, if we want inner peace, we have to. Sustained well-being necessitates having an...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 11, 2013 | Judgments, Value
The idea that you could meaningfully compare the intrinsic worth of one person with that of another simply by considering a few factors, is preposterous. Even though some people may not ever achieve conventionally defined success, you can’t possibly know how...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 1, 2013 | Commitment, Trust, Value
Following through on commitments and doing what you say you’ll do sends a message to others that your word is of value. When you consistently disregard the plans you’ve made and change your mind at will, it’s difficult for others to take what you say...
by Merci Gracia | Aug 23, 2012 | Commitment, Honesty, Trust, Value
When you keep your word, you stay in your integrity. Even though you’ll obviously need to change your plans from time to time, doing it regularly makes you seem unreliable. Scheduling and not following through because you’re not in the mood or because...
by Merci Gracia | Apr 9, 2012 | Appreciation, Grateful, Gratitude, Love, Value, Visualize, Worry
Think of a few things you regularly worry about, like health, money or the future. Now think of several aspects of your life that you take for granted, like friendships, family or good health. Next time you find yourself worrying, refocus your attention on gratitude...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 10, 2012 | Acceptance, Authenticity, Feelings, Value, Worry
When your behavior is in alignment with your values, you feel good about yourself. When it’s not, you worry about what others think and try to please them to feel validated. This approach leaves you scrambling and unsure of yourself. Since you can’t really...