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Monthly Inspirations

Thanks for visiting monthly inspirations, where you find motivating articles, podcasts, book recommendations, quotes, and thoughts from around the web. Our goal is to provide a space for positive thinking as it expands our focus and opens our mind’s eye to options all around us. Consistent positive thinking leads to positive attitude and behaviors. And here it goes...

Monthly Inspirations 2024

October:

A true hero embodies resilience: 'Never give up' isn't just a motto-it's a way of life. Embrace your inner hero and conquer challenging and distressing circumstances and challenges! Here's a selection of TV shows and movies that act as catalysts for social change, shifting public perspectives and showcasing the main characters' "never give up" attitude. > Link

September:

How to Quiet a Racing Mind to Get Better Sleep. If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, try these strategies to quiet your mind and get the rest you need. How many underestimate the value in getting a good night's sleep for self-care and mental well-being?

August: 

The Ties That Bind: Overcoming Loneliness and Building Social Connections in a Disconnected World. Loneliness and social isolation are taking a toll on our well-being, but we have the power to combat them. Discover the science-backed strategies to create meaningful connections and thrive in an increasingly disconnected society.

7 Ways to Overcome an Inferiority Complex at Work. If you have low self-esteem or your on-the-job confidence has been threatened in some way, here’s what experts say you can do.

July: Why Does Awe Inspire Us to Help Others? Research suggests that awe changes how we feel about others, and how we feel about ourselves. 
June: Kids need love to grow and thrive. Here are five ways to talk with them so they feel loved.

May: It's Mental Health Awareness Month. 5 Ways to Stay Productive if Your Depression Is Getting in the Way. 

April: Self-Care Can’t Fix Employee Burnout. Burnout is not an individual problem but an organizational one, which calls for changes in a workplace's structures, policies, and norms.

March: A meditation in meeting our most difficult emotions—like anger, disappointment, or fear—with mindfulness and gentle care. Podcast with transcript by meditation and mindfulness teacher Tara Brach. > Happiness Break.

February: There's no way to cure worry, says Elisha Goldstein. But we can learn to get better at recognizing it, and gently guide ourselves back to what matters. > Five Steps to Worrying Less.

January: Starting the New Year off with an emphasis on self care is a much needed reminder! Here is NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the US largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of millions of Americans affected by mental illness on >Taking Care of Yourself.

Click on the button above for a selection of best inspirational resources in past years on topics such as:

  • Stress

  • Mental Health 

  • Emotional Intelligence 

  • Kindness 

  • Compassion 

  • Happiness

  • Positive Psychology 

  • Team Building 

  • Leadership

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