Both self-affirmation and positivity are common practices in today’s society due to the many well-known mental and physical benefits that can result from practicing them. Self-affirming – the recognizing and…
Let’s be honest: the world can be an awful place. From personal devastation to national tragedies and global catastrophes… It’s easy to feel depressed about the state of the world.…
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can't–you're right.”Henry Ford If you’ve ever been told that when you believe in yourself you will perform better, that is absolutely…
“If my mind can conceive it and my heart can believe it – then I can achieve it.”Muhammad Ali Athletes are often told things like, “you’re only as good as…
Decades of academic research and numerous studies have demonstrated the power of positivity and repetitive self-affirmation. The results of a study published in the Journal of Health Psychology, for example,…
Self-care has moved into the mainstream, and for good reason! Engaging in a self-care routine has been clinically proven to reduce anxiety, depression and stress, improve concentration and energy, minimize…
There are many studies on affirmations, why they work, and how they’re effective at improving nearly any area of life one may wish to change. And what seems to be…
Motherhood is a labor of love, an act of resilience. As soon as one becomes a mother her life is forever changed. Her sacrifice is instant and ongoing. She sacrifices…
Mental wellness is a lifelong endeavor and takes constant effort. It requires ongoing reevaluation and mindfulness. And although improving your mental well-being takes consistency, remember that healing and progress is…
Spring is a time of growth and change. As we enter a new month, now is the perfect opportunity to reflect on what you have been giving your energy to,…
Whether you like it or not, money plays a huge role in society and you can’t live life without it. Even if you are trying to lower your expenses and…
There is an abundance of research showing the positive mental health outcomes that result from gratitude practice (more here). Choosing and cultivating gratitude takes conscious effort and like any skill,…
We’re all in this world trying to find happiness and purpose. We all want to be accepted and feel good about who we are and are just trying to do the…
Mental health is an important cornerstone of health, and right now, mental and psychological diseases are more prevalent than ever. The world just keeps giving us more and more reasons…
Smartphone usage was already on the rise, but with the pandemic, self-isolation has encouraged people to turn to their smartphones even more. More of our life continues to move online,…
There are many things outside of our control that we have to deal with and circumstances that happen to us for reasons outside of the consequences of our own actions–that’s just life.…
You already have the power within you to make whatever changes you desire in your life and to become the person that you want to be. You are more capable…
“Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose.”Viktor Frankl In light of what has been going on in the world, I wanted to…
Welcome to March and welcome to Women’s History Month! Take time to remind yourself of the often-overlooked accomplishments of women to our culture and society and reflect on the great…
Every relationship is faced with obstacles, sometimes caused by outside sources and other times caused by each other. We’re all only human and that means it’s inevitable that we will…
There is an abundance of research on self-affirmations and its wide range of positive benefits. Did you know that these benefits expand to academic performance as well? There are so…
For today’s newsletter I wanted to discuss a very important topic, which is also a new category of affirmations that was recently launched in the Selfpause app: body appreciation. Your personal…
I hope this week has been good to you so far and if it hasn’t, remember that today is a new day and another opportunity to experience everything new. You…
Our first experiences and early years shape our beliefs about ourselves, others, and the world. Our childhood affects our personality and behavior into adulthood, even if we’re not consciously aware…
There is so much beauty and strength in bringing new life into the world; pregnancy and childbirth is a miraculous thing. Growing and nurturing a precious baby is a gift…
Creating the reality you desire is more than just having positive thoughts and believing in yourself. It requires action, including personal goal setting. Once you've identified the goals you'd like…
With the new year comes new intentions, goals, and habits. Resolve to start the year with kindness for yourself and those around you. Make it a habit to express your…
I’m so glad you’re here and hope your Christmas was full of peace and love. I wanted to take this opportunity to share some thoughts I have about the new…
With Christmas fast approaching, I’ve thought about how the holidays can be a stressful, and even depressing time for some, and how easy it is to forget what this season…
The holiday season is all about happiness and love, gratitude, compassion, and giving. The end of the year also brings lots of self-reflection and looking forward, putting forth hopes for…
Affirmations have been popular among working professionals for a very long time. Books such as Napoleon Hill’s 1937 Think and Grow Rich, or James Allen’s 1903 As a Man Thinketh helped to popularize…
It is a well documented fact that chronic stress decreases our ability to problem solve, and make analytical decisions. While this may seem discouraging (considering that we all suffer from…
This summer, Valarie Allman -an Olympic discus gold medalist-made headlines after sharing the affirmations she recited prior to her gold-medal-winning throw: “I am capable of winning. I deserve to win.…
Someone told me once to look to others for inspiration, because someone else has already done everything you wish to accomplish in one form or another. So as you strive…
Manifestation is the art of intentionally bringing what you want into reality. Oftentimes people manifest greater peace and happiness into their lives, along with other things like successful careers and…
Anyone who has experienced success through the use of visualization will note that there is almost something magical about the process. But what if its strong effect comes from something…
Affirmations are short positive statements that help us visualize what we want as if it is our current reality. Positive affirmations help counteract the negative self-talk that can frequently take…
Today we wanted to share some recent research that shows how daily affirmation reminders (like the ones on the Selfpause app) have been found to improve self-esteem and well-being. “You can’t…
With Thanksgiving around the corner here in the US (or behind the corner for Canada) now is a popular time to reflect on our lives and what we are most…