Words Have Power, So Please Be Kind So much projection & self-interest… so many lies. I refuse to accept dishonesty as the new norm or gaslighting as a way of life. I’m of the belief that truth matters and words have power, and have raised my children to understand that as well. #TruthMatters #WordsMatter #BeKind
It’s important to create boundaries for yourself and to respect the boundaries of others. #SelfCare #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters
Quote of the Day – Humility “Humility distinguishes the wise leader from the arrogant power-seeker. Acting with humility does not in any way deny our own self-worth. Rather it affirms the inherent worth of all persons.” – Unknown
Ways to Reduce Stress As coronavirus news updates become more alarming by the day, and concerns about our health, our finances and the availability of resources feels more pressing, it’s easy to become gripped by fear and anxious about all of the uncertainty we’re facing. While we’re doing what we can to prevent infection with COVID-19 by washing our hands…
Lesson Learned As our family begins our 3rd week of distance learning, my list of “lessons learned” continues to grow. One lesson that is abundantly clear—it’s time for more structure, and self-compassion. Ready To Slow Down After the whirlwind that often typifies the Lanier Experience: our recent relocation to a new city (Atlanta) for my husband’s new job, downsizing into…
Let Go of What you Can’t Control Let go of what you can’t control and focus on what you can. Special thanks to my beautiful friend, Mavis for sending the awesome graphic (below) to me yesterday (from thecounselingteacher.com). As news regarding Coronavirus continues, it can be tough to balance staying informed with avoiding the anxiety that news updates can cause.…
Take a breath and a beat! Whenever I’ve said that to my children (or to myself), it was an invitation to pause for a moment. To take a deep breath in order to circulate fresh oxygen (and hopefully a new perspective)! And taking a beat was encouragement to stop for a moment to relax. Taking time to pause and think…
When we prioritize possessions and strive for success without boundaries or balance, our peace of mind is usually what suffers. Dayo Lanier, M.D.
“The pursuit of power and a lack of empathy and self-awareness is a dangerous and disheartening combination.” – Dayo Wilson Lanier, M.D.
