Wholehearted Living



Is There a Formula for Wholehearted Living?
In the book Daring Greatly, Dr. Brene' Brown tells how she was researching vulnerability, fear, and shame when she accidentally stumbled upon a discovery that was about to unravel her life. According to Brene's research, she uncovered a pattern of thriving in life that she later defined as "Wholehearted Living."

Brene says, "Wholehearted Living is engaging in our lives from a place of worthiness. It means cultivating the courage, compassion, and connection to wake up in the morning and think, no matter what gets done and how much is left undone, I am enough."

This discovery set Brene' on a two-year quest to reset her priorities and redesign her life for deeper meaning and fulfillment.
Below are Brene's findings as to what Wholehearted people do differently and how we can cultivate a more Wholehearted and fulfilling life for ourselves.




Need help to cultivate your own Wholehearted Living? The 2020 Vision Planner is chock full of science-backed prompts to help keep you on track all year. Available on Amazon now.

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“I wish for you a life of wealth, health and happiness; a life in which you give to yourself the gift of patience, the virtue of reason, the value of knowledge, and the influence of faith in your own ability to dream about and to achieve worthy rewards.”  – Jim Rohn
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Wishing you much joy, health, and happiness in the year ahead!
— Doreen

Benefits of Gratitude



As November kicks off the holiday season with feasting and family gatherings, for many this time of year can be tinged with stress, anxiety, sadness, or depression. The simple practice of GRATITUDE can help reduce anxiety and stress surrounding the holidays.  

Here are a few other AMAZING benefits of practicing gratitude:

• Gratitude improves physical health.
• Gratitude improves psychological health.
• Gratitude improves relationships.
• Gratitude improves sleep.
• Gratitude reduces stress, anxiety, and PTSD.
• Gratitude increases longevity, joy, and happiness.

So, how do we practice more gratitude?

• Write a thank-you note. You can make yourself feel happier and nurture relationships by writing a thank-you letter expressing appreciation for someone.

• Thank someone mentally. No time to write a letter? Simply thinking about someone who has done something nice for you, and silently thanking them is a great way to practice gratitude.

 • Keep a gratitude journal. Write down the highlights of your day, the moments you've savored, and all the blessings you've received. Keeping a record a loved one's good deeds increases feelings of appreciation and deepens your connection.

• Pray and meditate. Focus on what you're grateful for and allow your heart to expand with joy as you give thanks. 

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Wishing you much joy, health, and happiness in the year ahead!


— Doreen

WONDER


In 2007, Arianna Huffington, founder of the Huffington Post, collapsed from exhaustion, fractured her cheekbone, and nearly bled to death. She had been working eighteen hours a day, seven days a week, for two years in order to succeed in the news industry. As she recuperated in the hospital Arianna had a lot of time to question the workaholic lifestyle that had resulted in her burnout. She realized “success” wasn’t about money and power, but about thriving and creating a happier life you enjoy. Money and power were only a two-legged stool that had toppled over. Arianna wanted a more balanced life and set out to shift the workaholic culture and redefine success so it would allow people to thrive, focused on Wellbeing, Wisdom, Giving, and . . . Wonder."
What is wonder? Wonder is the intoxicating feeling of awe, amazement, or astonishment as we behold something beautiful or something unexpected. It’s curiosity, doubt, or uncertainty in the unfolding of a brave new adventure. Wonder is any experience that reveals the human spirit. 
Like a toddler at the county fair with sticky lips covered in pink spun sugar and eyes open wide like saucers as they take their first taste of cotton candy, Wonder is a delightful sensation. And, like the marvel of a fuzzy newborn puppy curled up in your lap, Wonder opens the heart. Wonder is like chocolate icing on a vanilla cupcake. It’s not something we need in order to survive, but it adds delicious flavor and texture to the quality of our lives. Wonder is an essential ingredient in order to thrive.


I hope your life is filled with Wonder!

With Love & Light,
Doreen






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