Who Has The Most Influence On A Child?

We all aim to live our authentic life however it is very hard to live in the world today without being affected and influenced by a whole lot of external factors that we choose to expose ourselves to daily.
 
I believe children are by far the most easily influenced. You may be asking yourself who has the most influence on a child?  
 
Parents tend to have the most influence on a child. What you see, hear, and experience as a child has a big influence on your identity, perspective, beliefs, thoughts, feelings, words, behavior, habits, and eventual destiny.
 
The parenting style that you were exposed to as a child will also influence how well you can function in society. Children who have experienced authoritarian, permissive, or uninvolved parenting styles will be less able to cope with life pressures, frustrations, and challenges.
 
They are also are more likely to suffer from addictions and different mental health challenges like depression and anxiety.
 
So, you may be wondering next, can parents also influence their children’s personality traits? Let’s find out the answer to that question.

Can Parents Influence Personality Traits

Yes, parents can influence their child’s personality traits. The personality of a child is formed by the physical environment, the culture they grow up in, genes that they inherited from their parents, and experiences that they have as a child.
 
Children see their parents as their role models and therefore want to please them and be loved by them, be just like them, and do whatever they do.
 
They learn to speak, behave, and act in ways that get them the most love and praise and the least amount of punishment and rejection.
 
As children grow up and venture outward in society at large, their personality is also then influenced by their peers, teachers, and social media channels that they are exposed to.
 
As you can see, having the role of a parent is one of the most important and greatest responsibilities that you can ever take on and be given.  Make sure you take the time to express gratitude for this beautiful gift often.
 
Let’s discuss next the 8 things parents often forget to be grateful for.

8 Things Parents Often forget To be Grateful For

Most parents get so busy and caught up in their day-to-day hectic life schedule as they raise their children that they forget to take the time to express gratitude for this very important role.
 
Here are 8 things that parents often forget to be grateful for.

Blessing

Be grateful for the blessing that you’ve been given which is a gift of a child because there are so many people who do not get that blessing even though it is one of their deepest desires to become a parent.
 
Make sure you take the time to express your gratitude to your creator and your child for being granted this privilege. Take the time to tell your child often also how grateful you are to have them in your life because we often forget to tell the people that we are grateful for the most.

Responsibility

Be grateful that your creator has entrusted you with the great responsibility of being a parent and raising a child. Always remember your children come through you however they do not belong to you. They belong to your creator and are here to fulfill a purpose.
 
You have been entrusted with the responsibility of raising them as your creator would with a full awareness of the fact that they are a powerful soul with a body, are enough, and are here on this earth temporarily to fulfill a purpose.

Honor

Be grateful and honored that your child’s soul chose your soul to be in a parent’s body. It is not an accident that the child is in your life.
 
Your child’s soul came into your life either to learn from you and grow or to teach you so your soul can grow or both.
 
Be very grateful and honored also if you’ve been blessed with a child that’s in any way challenged or experiencing any challenges like autism or down syndrome.
 
Know that your creator has trusted you with raising a child like that so your soul can grow or the child’s soul has come into your life to help your soul grow.
 
Do not ever lose hope and know without a doubt that as challenging and stressful as it is to raise such a child you are being trusted because you have the strength, wisdom, and ability to raise this child.

Role Of A Guide

Be grateful that you can influence, shape, and guide your child toward a better impactful, and meaningful future. Take the time to make them feel seen, heard, understood, and accepted.
 
What we see, hear, and experience as a child becomes part of our subconscious mind, programming and it influences all our decisions in life without us being conscious. It creates our reality, truth, and world.

Learning

Be grateful for the opportunity to learn lessons and grow as a parent.  Always be open to learning from your children and do not feel that just because you are in a parent body and your child is here to learn from you. 
 
I am a parent to two children and they’re very different and they both teach me different lessons. I know that I have been given these specific children so that I can learn and grow in the areas that I need to in a certain way.

Healing

Be grateful for the opportunity to heal and develop. You may be used to doing things a certain way because of your childhood which may come into question. You may have to heal your wounds from your childhood, and past so you can grow and be a better parent. 
 
Be open to that and don’t be so stuck in your ways and be aware of your subconscious mind which was probably programmed when you were a child. 

More Conscious Life

Be grateful for the opportunity to live a more conscious life. You will know exactly what experiences not to create that will affect and influence your children negatively that you perhaps may have experienced in your childhood.
 
You will also be excited to consciously create experiences for your children that made you happy and that you cherished as a child.

More Compassionate Life

Be grateful for being given a chance to live a compassionate, loving, joyful, and fun life that is in alignment with your soul as a parent. Compassion, love, and joy are all true qualities of your soul.
 
Children teach you how to love unconditionally and how it feels to be compassionate. You will take care of your baby because you love them and feel a lot of compassion toward them.

In conclusion, you now know parents tend to influence their children the most. What you see, hear and experience as a child has a big influence on your identity, perspective, beliefs, thoughts, feelings, words, behavior, habits, and destiny of the child.
 
Parents can also influence their child’s personality traits. The personality of a child is formed by the physical environment they exposed to, the culture they grow up in, genes that they inherit from their parents, and experiences that they have as a child.
 
We also discussed that most parents get so busy and caught up in their day-to-day hectic life schedule as they raise their children that they forget to take the time to express gratitude for this very important role that they have been granted.
 
8 things that parents often forget to be grateful for are the blessing and gift of a child, the responsibility of raising a child, the honor to be chosen as a parent, the role of a guide, learning, healing, more conscious, and compassionate life.
 
Next, why is a parent-child relationship important read for further insights and tips.

Can Intuition Be Improved?

We live in a very distracting world where there are many things constantly competing for our attention. It is not a surprise that we lose the ability to tap into our authentic inner power and guidance through intuition. So, can intuition be improved?
 
Yes, you most definitely can improve your intuition. All of us have been granted the gift of intuition which is one of our higher faculties and the more you commit to tap into it and trust it the more you will be able to be guided by it.
 
So, you may be wondering, how can I develop my intuition? Let’s discuss that next.

How Can I Develop Intuition?

The more regularly you practice and develop your intuition the more easily you’ll be able to use it and live your best authentic life that you deserve to live. Here are 8 ways to improve your intuition

Spend Time In The Quiet

Start scheduling and spending some time in silence daily. You will be able to feel and hear your intuition much better. It is harder to hear your guidance and intuition if you are constantly surrounded by noise and a whole lot of distractions.
 
Give yourself the gift of unplugging from all electronics and removing yourself from all the people in your life for few minutes daily.

Meditate

Having a regular meditation practice has many benefits including better mental and physical health. One of the other benefits of it is that you will be able to connect to your creator and hear your loving guidance and intuition.
 
It is believed that prayers are you talking to god and intuition is god talking to you. Make it a point to meditate every single day and if possible twice a day.
 
Once in the morning as you start your day and then again in the evening. The more you meditate the better you will be able to hear and be guided by your intuition.

Practice Asking Questions

Ask questions for your creator to answer regularly and then be open to the signs, guidance, and listening to the answers.
 
The answers can come in many ways and therefore everyone receives guidance in different ways. Some people see their answers on a screen and some people hear their answers.

Spend Time Out In Nature

Make it a regular practice to spend time out in nature. You will feel happier, at peace, and connected to the rest of nature and your creator and be able to hear the guidance more often.
 
Whenever you are happy and peaceful you are in tune with and aligned to two of the true qualities of your soul and therefore your guidance is not blocked and can be easily channeled and received by you.

Spend Time In Solitude

Make it a point to spend some time by yourself and get to know yourself better every single day. As you get to know yourself better you will be better able to tell if it’s your ego speaking or it’s your intuition. Your ego often screams and prevents you from hearing your soul’s whispers.
 
Anything that does not make you feel good and is not aligned with your soul’s qualities like love, compassion, joy, peace, divinity, and abundance you will know that it’s coming from the ego which is your false self.
 
Your soul’s guidance is always aligned with your true essence and qualities.

Be Open To Receiving Guidance

Always trust and be open to your inner guidance and intuition which sometimes comes through your senses. Use your senses to see and hear the guidance.
 
For example, you may hear and see something three times and you will know that it is a sign for you to listen and follow what the message is telling you whether it is to read a book, call someone, or take a particular action.

Pay Attention To Feelings In Spaces

Start paying attention to the feelings and sensations in the different parts of your body when you are in different spaces.
 
Listen to the guidance and leave if you’re being guided to do so, take a different route, go shopping somewhere that you do not go regularly, or do not get into the elevator with someone.

Pay Attention To Feelings Around People

Always pay attention to the feelings and sensations in your body when you’re around different people.
 
Sometimes you will be guided to go out of your way to speak to someone that you do not know so you can serve them in some capacity. You may also be guided to not speak to someone because they are not like-minded and may not be meant to be part of your life.

In conclusion, you now know that you most definitely can improve your ability to listen to your intuition. All of us have been granted the gift of intuition which is one of our higher faculties and the more you commit and begin to tap into it and trust it the more you will be guided by it.

You can improve your intuition by spending time in the quiet, meditating, practicing asking questions, spending time out in nature, spending time in solitude, staying open to receiving guidance, and paying attention to your feelings and body sensations in different spaces and around people.
 
I hope you will practice listening to your intuition, and loving guidance, and honor it over and above other people’s opinions and guidance.
 
You have all the wisdom within you to live your best life and fulfill your purpose which is why you are here right now.
 
Trust and consult with your heart, soul, and your creator for all the guidance that you need.
 
I wish you best of luck in your journey to improve your intuition, listening to your loving inner guidance and living your intuitive authentic best life!
 
Next, read what does meditation mean for further insights and tips.

Can You Get A Job During A Recession?

One of the major concerns that most people have in any economic downturn is whether they can continue to work, get a job if laid off, sustain themselves financially and be able to afford their basic needs and necessities like food and shelter. So, can you get a job during a recession?
 
Yes, it is possible to get a job during a recession, especially in certain sectors and industries that always tend to do well in any economic conditions and are recession-proof.
 
Next, let’s discuss whether you can start a business during a recession.

Can You Start A Business During A Recession?

Yes, you most definitely can start a business during a recession and thrive as long as you choose to solve the right urgent problems using a creative innovative model for your customers which is possible in recession-proof sectors and industries.
 
You may be wondering which sectors and industries tend to be recession-proof and could possibly do well during a recession. Let’s find out the answer to this question.

15 Recession-proof Industries And Sectors

We are currently experiencing a recession and as mentioned above some industries and sectors tend to be  not or least affected by the recession. Let’s discuss below 15 such recession-proof areas where you can choose to work or start a business.

Healthcare

Healthcare is one of those sectors where there will always be work available. There may be an increased need for people to work in this area during an economic downturn due to stress and its direct impact on our physical and mental health.
 
We will always need more doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other health practitioners.

Pet Health

We love, and care about our pets, and treat them like our family members therefore pet health services will always be an area where there will always be work available.
 
Veterinarians and all other pet health service businesses will always be in demand because pet owners will not stop spending money for their pet’s health and therefore this sector will not be affected by a recession or an economic downturn.

Haircutting And Styling

The beauty industry fetches billions of dollars every year and it will continue to thrive during a recession. We love to look and feel good by getting our hair cut and styled. It has a direct impact on our mental health, confidence, self-esteem, and image.
 
People need to be able to get their hair cut or styled so they can look and feel good especially when they are going through other stressors in life like a recession.

Accounting

We will always need accountants to help us with filing our taxes and bookkeeping. Accountants will always be easily employed and in demand and therefore accounting is a recession-proof sector.

Information Technology Services

There will always be a demand for people with careers in Informational technology and digital services even during a recession. The recent pandemic accelerated people getting comfortable going online more when working, shopping, and for obtaining an education.
 
We will always need IT services if we are going to be on our computers more often. This industry is in recession proof and it will be expanding and need more labor in the future as more people and countries will have the capability to go online.

Funeral Services

All of us will die one day as we are only here on this earth temporarily. Your family will need to find a funeral home and services to help with your burial and that is why this industry will always have work available despite whatever the economical conditions are or during a recession.

Educators

There will always be work available for all educators during a recession. A lot more people decide and pursue further education during a recession. 
 
Teachers, professors, and leaders of mosques and churches whom I also consider to be educators will always be able to find work. More people turn to religion and spirituality when they’re going through a recession, depression, anxiety, and stress.

Law Enforcement

People working in law enforcement will always be required to keep order, and peace and even in case of a recession and economic downturn. The police, lawyers, and court services will continue to be hired and will not be affected by the recession at all.
 
There may be more demand to hire people in this industry as some people are more likely to try to break the rules as they experience desperation and dire conditions due to economic down turn or a recession.

Public Safety

The recession will not make public safety obsolete and therefore people working in this industry like firefighters and emergency responders will always have a job. A recession will not have any impact on this sector.

Courier Services And Delivery

Careers in Courier Services and delivery will always be in demand. We have seen a resurgence due to the recent pandemic as more and more people have turned to online shopping and having their products delivered to their door.
 
I see a greater demand for people in this industry as we get more used to online shopping and delivery.

Groceries

We all need to eat and since we are not growing our food the grocery industry will continue to exist and it is very much recession-proof.  It will continue to be easy to find work or start a business in this sector in the future.

Real Estate

The real estate industry is cyclical however it has survived many recessions and economic downturns and it will continue to do so.
 
Work will always be available as we continue to require the help of the professionals in this industry to transact on our personal and investment properties.

Finance

We will continue to require bankers and other workers like investment bankers, insurance advisers, and other related professionals to assist us with our money management, investment, and protection, especially during a recession.

Utilities

There will always be a lot of jobs available at utility companies as we all continue to consume and require their services like cell phones, internet, cable, gas, and electricity. Utility companies are recession-proof as our need to consume their services does not decrease in a recession.

Automotive Technician

Cars are necessary depending on the part of the world you live in and therefore we all need automotive technicians to help us fix our cars despite a recession.

In conclusion, you now know that it is possible to get a job during a recession, especially in certain sectors and industries that always tend to do well in any economic conditions and are recession-proof.
 
You also know that you can start a business during a recession and thrive as long as you choose to solve the right urgent problems, using a creative innovative model for your customers which is possible in recession-proof sectors and industries.
 
The 15 recession-proof industries and sectors are healthcare, pet health, hair cutting and styling, accounting, information technology services, funeral services, educators, law enforcement, public safety, courier services, groceries, real estate, finance, utilities, and automotive technician.
 
Next, read Is starting a small business worth it? for further insights and tips.

Why Are The Questions You Ask Yourself Important?

Everyone that I know has an internal dialogue that is always going on inside their head. One of the ways we communicate with ourselves is by constantly asking ourselves questions. It is very important to pay attention to the questions you ask yourself. Why?
 
When you bring awareness to the types of questions that you are asking yourself you will get a glimpse of who you are being on the inside, which then will determine the quality of life that you are creating for yourself.
 
You create your life from your identity, beliefs, thoughts, words, behaviour, actions and habits. The questions you ask yourself either energize and empower you or deplete you by taking energy away and disempowering you.
 
So, you may be wondering, why is it important to always ask yourself questions?

Why Is It Important To Ask Yourself Questions?

If you want to live the best life on your terms then it is important to ask yourself some empowering questions so that you can learn who you are, who you have become based on the conditioning and acquired limiting beliefs, and what you want in life.
 
Some examples of empowering questions that you can ask and answer are:
 
who am I?, where have I come from? why am I here? What would my perfect day look like and how do I create it? Who do I want to spend time with? Where do I want to live? How do I want to feel the majority of the time? What kind of experiences do I want to have? What impact and contribution do I want to make while I am here?
 
Next, let’s discuss some questions that you can get in the practice of asking yourself every single day preferably in the morning.

8 Questions To Ask Yourself Every Day

It is important to have a morning routine to help you begin your day proactively so you can have the strength to respond instead of reacting to outer circumstances and people. One of the things you can include in it would be to answer the following questions to help you stay grounded throughout the day.

What Am I Grateful For?

When you get into the habit of answering what am I grateful for first thing in the morning daily you will be more aligned with your higher self, your creator, and raise your energy and vibrational frequency. You will feel happier, peaceful, loving, and powerful because these are your soul’s true qualities. 

What Are My Goals For the Day?

Live your life more consciously and deliberately. Ask yourself what are your goals for the day and write them down. Try to have one to three tasks to do every day that moves you closer to your life vision and yearly goals.
 
Focusing on goals that move you closer to your life vision will make it more likely that you will accomplish them.

How Do I Want This Day To Go?

The answer to the question how do I want this day to go will help you live more intentionally and get the results you want. Visualize your whole day and everything going well.

For example, if you know you have a meeting with someone visualize everything going according to your plan and achieving an outcome that is good for both of you. You both leave feeling happy and respected at the end of the meeting.

What Am I Excited About Today?

It is important to live your life, which is a precious gift with excitement. Ask yourself what you are excited about today. Figure out what is it that excites you, and gives you joy, and schedule it every single day.
 
It could be taking a warm bath, meditating, doing yoga, learning something new by reading a book or listening to a podcast or watching a video, listening to your favorite music, dancing, playing, or watching sports. You deserve to experience some personal joy every single day.

What Am I Creating Today?

Ask yourself what am I going to create today and make it practice to intentionally and consciously to create something every single day.

You can create an offer in your business, a moment of joy for someone by calling them or complimenting them or cooking them their favorite meal, make a video to serve someone, or write a blog to transform someone’s perspective.

How May I Serve Today?

Make it a practice to serve someone every day by asking and deciding how may I serve today. You can choose to serve a customer, a family member, a neighbor, a co-worker, an acquaintance, a friend, or a stranger on the street wholeheartedly.
 
You can hold the door open for someone, let them in front of you while you’re driving, or buy someone who is behind you in a line up some coffee.

How Will I Connect Today?

Make it a point to connect with yourself, the creator, and someone every day. You can choose to connect on a deeper level with a family member, neighbor, or colleague by asking how they doing and feeling.

You can also reach out and text someone who you have not spoken to or seen for a while and tell them that you are thinking about them, compliment them, and make plans to meet up for coffee. We are social beings and therefore do not do well when we are always alone and isolated. 

Who Am I Sending Blessings To?

Ask yourself daily who am I sending blessings to today? It can be one person or more. Picture love energy leaving your heart and engulfing them and making them feel good and loved. Love is who you are by nature just like your creator.
 
Love is in you to give to yourself and others. Always remember your creator loves you unconditionally and is always around for you to connect to and feel that love.

In conclusion, you now know why are questions you ask yourself are important. When you bring awareness to the types of questions that you are asking yourself you will get a glimpse of who you are being inside, which then will determine the quality of life that you are creating for yourself.
 
The questions you ask yourself either energize and empower you or deplete you by taking energy away and disempowering you.
 
If you want to live the best life on your terms then it is important to ask yourself empowering questions so that you can learn who you are, who you have become based on the conditioning, what triggers you, and what you want in life.
 
8 questions you need to ask yourself in the morning daily are what am I grateful for?, what are my goals?, how do I want this day to go?, what am I excited about?, what am I creating?, how may I serve?, how will I connect? and who am I sending blessings to?.
 
I hope you will start answering these 8 questions above every morning, create and enjoy your best intentional life journey that you are living on your terms.
 
Next read what are life goals? for further insights and tips.

Are Soft Skills More Important Than Hard Skills?

Whether you are a business owner, starting a business, just entering the workforce, or already in the workforce and have the most specialized skills acquired through experience or education you cannot be a good leader, move up the corporate ladder, move jobs or run a successful company without any soft skills.
 
Your soft skills can help you differentiate yourself from others. Are soft skills more important than hard skills?
 
Yes, I do believe soft skills are more important than hard skills. I believe pro efficiency and know-how in both soft and hard skills are necessary to succeed at work. However, I would say in today’s day and age in most industries soft skills are very important so that you can earn the most and give back to others endlessly.
 
So, you may be wondering, why are soft skills more important than hard skills? Let’s answer this question next.

Why Are Soft Skills More Important?

When dealing with people who are your leaders, customers, and team members it would be very hard to use your technical skills and do your job effectively and well without having the right personal attributes and soft skills.
 
Soft skills are necessary to create a good work environment where everyone gets along, for you to provide exceptional leadership to your team, customer service to your staff and customers, and earn the most amount of money.
 
So, is it possible to learn soft skills or is it something you are born with?

Can Soft Skills Be Taught?

Yes, soft skills can most definitely be taught. Some people are naturally better at these skills. However, I do believe everyone is capable of learning, growing, and improving these skills if you are dedicated, committed to this goal, and willing to work on it and make it your priority.
 
Next, Let’s discuss which soft skills are important in business and work.  We will list the 8 most important soft skills you need to succeed in business and work.

8 Most Important Soft Skills You Need To succeed

You must learn these 8 soft skills mentioned below if your goal is to work in a good work environment with people who have exceptional people skills, who are excited to be a part of and contribute to the company’s vision, mission, purpose, and who make the most amount of money doing it.  

Self-motivation

Self-motivation is extremely important for your work and eliminates the need to micromanage or to be micromanaged. You tend to be motivated internally and intrinsically when you are passionate about the industry, and/or company and believe in its vision, purpose, mission, and goals wholeheartedly.

Collaboration

The ability to get along, collaborate with people and do teamwork is crucial. So much more gets accomplished when people with different skills come together for one purpose and they produce a better, greater and superior product than working individually.

Communication

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal, are one of the most important skills that you can possess. The ability to ask the right questions, listen to the answers, and then persuade and motivate people to take the right action by being clear, concise, and jargon-free when you speak.
 
Making sure that the vision, mission, and purpose of the company and the importance of each person’s contribution to it are repeated often and clearly understood by everyone. Talk to people with respect and leave them better than when you first found them always because even a bad message can be conveyed nicely without talking down to people.
 
Be aware of your nonverbal communication like body posture when around people because it too is just as important. Be aware of your energy too because it is felt by others when they are in your presence before you speak a word. 

Interpersonal

Interpersonal skills enable you to easily form trustworthy relationships with people. Work on having high emotional intelligence and EQ(emotional quotient) so you can manage your own emotions when facing a challenging situation and know how to understand and deal with other people’s emotional outbursts.
 
Ask yourself do you usually get along with people, are you empathetic to them, can you understand their perspective and be empathetic by putting yourself in their shoes? Are you able to take the time to make them feel heard, understood, seen, and accepted? 

Problem-Solving

You need to have rationalization, critical thinking, and decision-making skills, so you can come up with recommendations and creative solutions to problems that are out of the box and unconventional. Can you review and analyze information, think about a problem, and always make the best-informed decisions?

Leadership

Leaders can walk the walk and act as a guide, give a pep talk and build people up, and motivate them towards a cause, purpose, movement, mission, or vision of their company.

Conflict Resolution

It is good to have conflict resolution skills especially when you’re dealing with people who have different experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, are coming from different walks of life, and have different beliefs, identities, and thoughts you’re bound to have conflict.
 
The ability to ask the right questions, listen to all sides, and then come up with win/win solutions is also important even if it is sometimes necessary to create a third solution for everyone to be happy.

Adaptability

The ability to adapt to change, and be resilient and flexible is very important in today’s day and age because change is part of any work, industry and business. Always being adaptable and flexible to change, learn, grow, and then move on from it is an extremely important skill to have.

In conclusion, you now know that soft skills are more important than hard technical skills. I believe pro efficiency and know-how in both soft and hard skills are necessary to succeed. However, I would say in today’s day and age in most industries soft skills are very important to succeed.
 
They are more important as long as we are dealing with people as your leaders, customers, and teams it would be very hard to use your technical skills and do your job effectively and well without having the right personal attributes and soft skills.
 
Soft skills are needed to have a good work environment where everyone gets along, serves your customers well, succeeds, and earns the most amount of money.
 
Some people are naturally better with soft skills however I do believe you are capable of learning, growing, and improving them if you are dedicated, committed to this goal, and willing to make it your priority.
 
The 8 most important soft skills you need to succeed in business and work are self-motivation, collaboration, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, leadership, conflict resolution, and adaptability skills.
 
I hope you will work on learning and improving these skills because the more skills you have the more you will make and the more you will give back, the more fulfilled and the happier you will be because part of our soul’s purpose is to grow and give and serve others.
 
Next, read Can I Be happy in my job for further insights and tips

What Is Karma?

Why do some people seem to go through a lot of challenges in life while others do not? Sometimes we do not understand why good people go through a lot of difficult times. Is it because they have bad karma? What exactly is karma?
 
Karma is understood by most people as a knowing that you will get back what you put out into the world. In other words, you will reap what you saw. If you put out good then you will get good in return from the universe.
 
So, you may be wondering, what influence does karma have on our life? Let’s find out the answer to that question next.

How Does Karma Influence Our Life?

Karma guides our morality and gives us an incentive and motivation to be more intentional and conscious of who we are being, the words we are saying, the actions that we are taking, and the thoughts we are thinking and sending out because it is without a doubt what we will attract back to us.
 
Next, let’s discuss the 12 laws of karma that everyone needs to know and how these laws work.

How Laws Of Karma Work

The universal laws of karma are at play and affect everyone’s life whether we understand and are aware of them or not. The universe is run by a very magical, mystical and intelligent system.

12 Laws Of Karma Everyone Needs To Know

Here are the 12 laws of karma that everyone needs to know. The sooner you take the time to know these rules, follow and live by them the sooner you can deliberately create good karma in your life and live your very best life.

Law Of Cause And Effect

The law of cause and effect or the great law means whatever energy you radiate into the world by your identity, beliefs, thoughts, words, actions, and habits are what you will attract right back to you.
 
Live life consciously and in alignment with your soul’s true qualities like love, purity, joy, peace, and compassion. Be good, do good, and send good energy out into the world and to whomever you come across including all of the other creations that share this world with us.

Law Of Creation

The law of creation requires you to participate in the creation of your world. Adopt identity, beliefs, thoughts, words, actions, and habits that are aligned with the type of life, destiny, and the world you want to create.
 
You are a powerful soul with lots of wisdom and infinite possibilities to create anything you want. You are always connected to your creator and have access to divine strength, intelligence, and mind. 

Law Of Humility

The law of humility requires you to accept your current state and be humble. Always remember whatever you resist will persist. Learn to accept yourself, wherever you have been in the past, where you are today, wherever you are going, and whatever you are going through in life.

Law Of Growth

The universe through the law of growth provides us with opportunities to grow and expand. As long as you are in this earth school, one of your purpose as a human being is to grow so you can serve others in a bigger and better way.
 
As you grow and change on the inside your outer reality and world will begin to change too. Learn to seek and take every opportunity to grow, and live your life of freedom from the inside out instead of living from the outside in and reacting to what is happening in your outer world. 

Law Of Responsibility

The law of responsibility is a reminder that you are 100% responsible for the life that you create for yourself. You have been given free will and your reality and life’s results are based on your identity, beliefs, thoughts, words, actions, and habits.
 
You always have a choice whether to react or to respond to what is happening in your outer world so choose wisely and do not give away your power to the circumstances and people in your life.

Law Of Connection

The law of connection says that we are all connected. We have all come from the same place and affect each other energetically and consciously.  Also, everything that you have gone through in the past is connected to who you have become and are today, to your purpose, and is in divine order.
 
You had to go through whatever difficulties and discomfort you have gone through in life so you can become who you are today and serve in a bigger and better way.

Law Of Focus

The law of focus reminds us that wherever we put our focus and energy that area expands. Your mind can only focus on one thing at a time so make sure you are singularly focusing on the right thing and manifesting what you want to manifest instead of unconsciously manifesting a thing in your life that you never wanted.

Law Of Giving

The law of giving rewards to those who give selflessly, generously, and without any expectations. Giving is our soul’s true value and nature.
 
The universe always knows how many good deposits you have made into your karmic account and will without a doubt bring those blessings back to you abundantly. It may not come back from that particular person but trust that your blessings will come from somewhere. 

Law Of Presence

The law of presence teaches the importance of learning to be present and living in the here and now instead of wasting time and regretting your past, obsessively worrying about the future.
 
Be present and enjoy the moments now that are gifts and are guaranteed from your creator and enjoy them with your family, out in nature, be present with your creator, be present with yourself and live your life consciously.

Law Of Change

The law of change shows you that change and discomfort are always inevitable and expected and very necessary for your growth. Your growth is always on the other side of change and comfort.
 
Always be open to change. The purpose of every human being is to grow and then serve others in a bigger and better way. The lessons that the change is trying to teach you will keep repeating in your life until you acknowledge and learn these lessons.

Law Of Patience And Reward

The law of patience teaches you to trust the universal timing, persist and be patient. Learn consistently add value, share your unique gifts by serving others and not be impatient, or try to rush the rewards, results, and outcomes. Everything is always in divine order and you are exactly where you need to be. 

Law Of Significance And Inspiration

The law of significance reminds you that are significant and here now because your unique gifts are needed in the world or you would not be here. Focus on adding significance and value to the work that you’re doing and fulfill your purpose and trust the benefits will come to you eventually. 

In conclusion, you now know that Karma is understood by most people as a knowing that you will get back what you put out into the world. In other words, you will reap what you saw. If you put out good then you will get good in return from the universe.
 
Karma guides our morality and gives us an incentive and motivation to be more intentional and conscious of who we are being, the words we are saying, the actions that we are taking, and the thoughts we are thinking and sending out because it is what we will attract back to us.
 
The universal laws of karma are at play and affect everyone’s life whether we understand and are aware of them or not. The universe is run by a very magical and intelligent system.
 
The 12 laws of karma that everyone needs to know are the law of cause and effect, the law of creation, the law of humility, the law of growth, the law of responsibility, the law of connection, the law of focus, the law of giving, law of presence, law of change, law of patience and reward, and the law of significance and inspiration.
 
I wish you all the best with creating a good karmic account for yourself by joining me and taking every opportunity to do good in the world.
 
Next read Why giving back is good for you for further insights and tips.

What Are Money Thoughts?

I am always amazed at how our mind works. Two people can go shopping, look at the same thing, and yet behave differently based on money thoughts in their head, leading them to decide whether to go ahead with the purchase or not. So, what exactly are money thoughts?
 
Money thoughts are reoccurring habitual thoughts about money that you think daily based on your experiences, identity, and beliefs which are formed by what you witnessed and heard about money as a child from people around you like your family, friends, and teachers.
 
You form money beliefs after being repeatedly exposed to experiences around money which then become stored in your subconscious mind and runs like a computer program in the background and guide every decision that you encounter and make about money in life.
 
You may be wondering, why are money thoughts important? Let’s discuss that next.

Why Are Your Money Thoughts Important?

Your money thoughts which are derived from your perspectives, identity, and beliefs, are important because they lead to how you feel about money, the words you speak about money, how you behave and act around money, habits you form when it comes to money and then create your money reality, results, and destiny.
 
Let’s discuss next some positive money thoughts that you need to start consciously thinking about immediately so that you can live the best prosperous and most abundant life that you deserve.

7 Positive Thoughts About Money

As you now know, your money thoughts create your destiny and are responsible for how much money you end up attracting. The sooner you can start thinking positive thoughts, the better it is for you.
 
Here are 7 positive thoughts about money that you can start thinking about immediately and start changing your money destiny. 

Your Desire To Make Money Is Good

Know that your desire to make money is good. It is okay to have thoughts about making lots of money. Abundance is your birthright.  Always remember money is not bad and it does not carry a negative or positive charge. You decide what charge to give it based on your childhood programming and experiences. 
 
Money is a tool that helps you sustain your lifestyle, your mission, and your purpose. It is tough to sustain a mission and purpose without money to survive in this world.
 
Always remember to do good with the money that you have the privilege to make rather than hoarding it and keeping it all for yourself. The more you make the more you can give it endlessly unlike time which is in limited quantity and there is only so much available to give in service of others.

Rich People Are Not All Bad

Many rich people are good and make a difference in the world by donating their money and time. You can be part of this group. If you think rich people are bad then you can never be rich.
 
Instead, send people who have what you want blessings and love. Know and tell yourself you can do it too and soon you will be living that life as well, collaborating with them, and joining forces to make a major positive impact in the world together.

Rich People Can Be Spiritual

Rich people can be spiritual too they are not all unethical. A lot of rich people do give and share their wealth with others and do a lot of good things in the world. The belief that all rich people are bad, less spiritual, or not spiritual will not serve you well so install a new thought that rich people can be spiritual. 

It Is Good To Spend Less

It is good to spend less than you make. If we form a habit of increasing our expenses and consumption to maintain a lifestyle in relation to our income increasing then we will never be able to achieve financial freedom and wealth and give to others endlessly.
 
Always have room in your budget to give money away to others. While you’re here on this earth your purpose like every other human being is to grow and serve others with whatever you have.

Ownership Is Good

Start thinking ownership is good. It is better than always being a consumer and thinking that you can only get joy by spending and doing retail therapy.
 
Start owning a business and invest some of your cash flow in real estate, and stocks, to multiply your money and achieve financial freedom and wealth. Also, the more you multiply your money the more you can give back. 

Generous People Always Prosper

Know that it is one of the universal laws that generous people will always prosper. Apart from feeling good when you give to others you invoke universal karma to give you ten folds back. Help others and inspire them to help somebody else and this way we can all take some responsibility to make this world a wonderful place to live.

Wealth Is A Long-Term Play

Building wealth is a long-term play so be patient and take time to work on becoming the person who can manage the abundance and money that is coming your way instead of losing it all like some of the lottery winners. 

The more you show the universe that you can manage your money and give to others the more you will be trusted with. You can become your creator’s trustee and distribute the money and let it flow from you to others who need it.

In conclusion, you now know that your money thoughts are reoccurring habitual thoughts about money that you think daily based on your experiences, identity, and beliefs which are formed by what you witnessed and heard about money as a child from people around you like your family, friends, and teachers.
 
Your money thoughts which are derived from your perspectives, identity, and beliefs, are important because they lead to how you feel about money, the words you speak about money, how you behave and act around money, habits you form when it comes to money and then create your money reality, results and destiny.
 
You also learned 7 positive thoughts about money that you can start thinking today like your desire to make money is good, rich people are not all bad, rich people can be spiritual, it is good to spend less, ownership is good, generous people always prosper, and wealth is a long-term play.
 
May you achieve all your wealth and financial freedom goals by installing these positive thoughts and making them part of your daily habitual thoughts.
 
Next, Why Is Money Important In Life read for further insights and tips.

How Much Power Do Words Have?

Words are so important to human beings. We get so excited when a child speaks their very first word or something that sounds like a familiar word to us like mama or dada. One of the most common ways that we communicate with each other is through our words. How much power do you think words have?
 
Our words carry energy and are very powerful. We must learn to speak intentionally, consciously, and impeccably and not speak words that are not true when we communicate with others and ourselves through our internal dialogue.
 
Words can impact people both negatively and positively. Positive encouraging words can help people heal, and influence them to have healthy perspectives, beliefs, and thoughts, which then leads to feeling good, behaving well, forming healthy habits, and reaching the desired results and destiny
 
So, you may be wondering, how can your words have a negative impact and hurt someone? Let’s discuss that next.

How Can Words Hurt Someone?

Negative verbally abusive words can be hurtful, make people have lower self-esteem, image, and confidence, and formation of limited perspectives, beliefs, and thoughts, which then leads to not feeling good, behaving inappropriately, forming unhealthy habits, and not reaching the desired results and destiny
 
Now that we know the power and impact of words let’s discuss the next 10 toxic things that parents should never say to their kids.
 
The earlier we can start impacting our children positively the better it is for them. They will have a better chance to function well in society as an adult and raise better kids and positively impact our future generations.

10 Toxic Things Parents Should Never Say To Their Kids

I have a lot of compassion for all the parents out there. Most of them love their children and mean well however we all know that parenting is not an easy role. Sometimes in moments of anger, we react to our children inappropriately and say things that we did not mean to say or use words that are not good for them. 

Most of the time we are not even aware that we are doing that and perhaps it’s something that we heard and were told when we were little.  It has become a part of our perspective, and beliefs, and runs like a program in our subconscious mind on autopilot.
 
What you experience as a child shapes you and becomes part of you and then influences you as an adult. Let’s bring attention to 10 things that perhaps you have said to your children without realizing that it is not good for them below.

“You Look Like A Freak”

You look like a freak or you look terrible. Even if you do not agree with what they are wearing, how they look, or the color of their hair, you can choose better words than the above-mentioned. Always remember words have energy and they can hurt and affect the recipient of those words. 
 
You should always give your honest opinion when asked however a child should be encouraged to express themselves freely, especially once they reach the appropriate age and can look after themselves.

“I Never Wanted You”

No parent should ever say that to a child even if you were not planning to have them. Express gratitude because children are a blessing that your creator has chosen and trusted you to raise. Your child is a soul that is here now to fulfill its purpose and calling. 

“I Will Send You To The Boarding School If You Do Not Listen”

It is not good to threaten to send your child to a boarding school if they do not listen to you. This is very terrifying for a child. They will start believing that if I do something wrong, I will be sent away and never see my family again.
 
This fear will stop them from believing in themselves, having the confidence to try new things and become independent and authentic. Instead have an open and honest conversation with your child, teach them, and express how you feel and why you are upset with them.

“I Am Leaving And Never Coming Back”

I am leaving and never coming back is the scariest thing for any child to hear. Abandonment is one of the biggest wounds that a child can have.  Your child will feel anxious and pressured to be perfect to prevent you from leaving and never coming back.
 
It will be very difficult for your child to be authentic and independent. No one should have to live that way. A child should feel seen, heard, understood, and accepted.

“Do As I Say Or…”

Do as I say or …. this sounds like a threat too. When your children are younger and you want to keep them safe of course you’re going to have some rules for them to follow however as they get older you have to trust that you have raised them well and that they will make the right choices.  There is no need to threaten them. Take the time to hear and value their age appropriate perspective and opinion.

“You Are Terrible At This”

No one wants to hear that they are terrible at something from their parents. Instead, put your attention and focus on their efforts. Encourage, support, and celebrate their best effort. Do not judge their capability by your comparisons, standards, and dreams. Let them be okay with their results and not feel judged once they believe they have given their best effort.

“You Are The Worst Student”

Do not say you are the worst student. Emphasize your child’s efforts and stop comparing your child to others or by the standards that the schools set by the grades received. There are many different types of geniuses and our schools do not value all of them equally. Your child may be gifted in areas that are not recognized and honored by their school.
 
Your child has been blessed with a unique gift, natural talents, and wisdom that is within them that is required for the fulfillment of their purpose and it does not matter whether it is recognized by others or not. Help them identify and discover these gifts.

“I Do Not Have Time For You”

When you say I do not have time for you your child will interpret that as you they are not very important to you. It is okay to check and make sure that what they need you for is not urgent and then be honest and say that you are busy at the moment.
 
Explain to them what is it that you are doing and tell them why. Tell them you would love to spend some time with them later and go ahead and schedule it. Make sure you keep your word.

“I Wish You Were More Like..”

No one should be compared to anyone else we are all unique, on our own soul journey and path. We are here now for a reason and have our purpose and calling. We have perfectly been made for the fulfillment of our purpose.
 
Never say to your child I wish you were more like your sibling or friend. Teach them not to compare themselves to others. Help them learn to tap into their inner power and strength. Remind them who they are and that they can always connect, align, and tap into their creator’s divine, mind, intelligence, and strength.

“What Are People Going To Say?”

You should not care about what other people will say as long as you are not harming anyone else by being you and living your true path. When you worry about others’ opinions know that you are listening to your ego’s screams instead of your soul’s whispers.
 
If your child is happy then that’s what should matter. People will always have an opinion however remember they do not know your child’s purpose. Their way may not be the right way for you.

In conclusion, you now know how much power words have. Our words carry energy and are very powerful. We must speak intentionally, consciously, and impeccably and not repeat or speak words that are not true to communicate with others and ourselves through our internal dialogue.
 
Words can impact people both negatively and positively. Positive encouraging words can help people heal, and influence them to have healthy perspectives, beliefs, and thoughts, which then leads to feeling good, behaving well, forming healthy habits, and reaching the desired results and destiny
 
Negative verbally abusive words can be hurtful, make someone have lower self-esteem, image, and confidence, and formation of limited perspective, beliefs, and thoughts, which then leads to not feeling good, behaving inappropriately, forming unhealthy habits, and not reaching their desired results, and destiny
 
You also now know 10 toxic things that parents should never say to their kids like “you are a freak, I never wanted you, I will send you to a boarding school if you do not listen, I am leaving and never coming back, do as I say or, you are terrible at this, you are the worst student, I do not have time for you, I wish you were more like, and lastly what are people going to say.”
 
I hope you will remove these 10 toxic things from your vocabulary especially when you’re talking to your children.
 
Next, read Can Childhood Affect Your Adulthood for further insights and tips.

Is A Recession Bad For Everyone?

Most of us have lived through and experienced a recession before. It is predicted by most economists that we will be going through a recession in 2023.
 
We will see further increases in the price of goods, potential stock markets declining, new graduates having a hard time securing jobs, and people losing their jobs. So, is recession bad for everyone?
 
Yes, I would say everyone would feel some of the negative impact of a recession directly or indirectly through difficulties experienced by the people they know including their loved ones.
 
In general, people tend to spend less when a recession is anticipated and therefore certain industries like retail and entertainment get impacted faster and more because people tend to cut these expenses from their budget first.
 
So, you may be wondering how long does a recession last. Let’s answer that question next. 

When Will This Recession Be Over?

Historically, the majority of recessions have lasted about 10-11 months however the negative economic impact may last and be felt for a few years longer. Let’s hope this recession will not follow the same pattern and will be over much faster.
 
Next, let’s discuss 5 ways to prepare for a recession.

How To Prepare For A Recession In 2023

So many of us get caught in the downturn of the economy due to many adversarial situations like the pandemic and recession. While we cannot predict the timing of these adversarial situations we can make it a priority to plan for them and take care of our financial health and stability.
 
Here are five ways you can start preparing for a potential pending recession with your family.

Stop Getting Caught Up In The Hype

Stop watching and believing all the hype and negativity in the news and social media. Do not give your power away and let all the negative news affect you emotionally and cause you to react rather than respond.
 
What you consume will become a part of your identity, beliefs, predominant thoughts, feelings, behavior, habits, and eventually your destiny.
 
Assess calmly what really will be the possible financial effects of a recession or a job loss on your family and household. Talk to your family members and discuss your situation so that everyone can be heard, contribute, and be fully informed of the potential impact and your plan to deal with it.

Have Enough Runway

Learn from past adversarial situations like the pandemic and set aside a peace of mind account covering a liquid cash balance that you would need to sustain yourself in case of a job loss. I would recommend that you set aside an amount of money that is equivalent to at least 12-18 months of all your required household expenses.
 
In case you do not feel like you have a sufficient amount of time to save that amount quickly enough then get an unsecured line of credit which is easier to qualify for and get while you are employed. You can use this line of credit as your emergency funds until you can save enough money that can act as a runway for you to survive.

Have Multiple Streams Of Income

Review and track all your incoming money and the different income streams that you have. Make sure you are not putting yourself at risk and relying on only one income stream like a job.
 
Having one stream of income is not secure and is similar to an analogy of having a one-legged stool (a job you rely on solely to pay for all your monthly expenses) and when that leg breaks or is no longer there you end up on the floor.
 
Some of the things you can do to make more money are to invest your money in dividend-paying stocks, and cash-flowing real estate, start a part-time side business, and add a different offer to your business like coaching/consulting.

Be Resourceful

Be resourceful and figure out how much support you have available to you in case of financial troubles like family, friends you can borrow money from, or partners that you can collaborate with on a potential new product launch to make extra cash.

Reduce Expenses

Track everything you spend money on every day for at least 3 months on different categories like food, entertainment, rent/mortgage, transportation, etc to get a better understanding of your outflow of money.
 
Try to cut down and reduce any unnecessary amounts that you are spending every month like subscriptions, and gym memberships that are not beneficial and you are no longer using, and also start buying things in bulk to save.
 
Put all the newly found savings towards your peace of mind account. Do not cut things that are investments for your future like marketing your business, and money invested in your self-growth. 
 
When you show the universe that you are good at managing what you have earned then you will be trusted with and given a lot more money and abundance. The more you can be trusted with, the more you can invest and multiply it, and the more you can endlessly give to others.
 
So, it is your responsibility to use your talents to make all the money that you can make, manage and multiply it well so that the universe knows it can give you more.  It can trust you with a lot more and you become a trustee receiver for your creator to distribute the money wherever it needs to go.

In conclusion, you now know that a recession is bad for everyone because they would feel the negative impact of a recession directly or through difficulties experienced by the people, they know including their loved ones.
 
In general, people tend to spend less when a recession is anticipated and therefore certain industries like retail and entertainment get impacted faster and more because people tend to cut these expenses from their budget first.
 
You also learned 5 ways to prepare for a recession and make your finances recession proof like not getting caught up in the negative hype, having enough runway, having multiple streams of income, being resourceful, and reducing expenses.
 
I Hope you feel empowered and informed enough to start planning and implementing the above tips in case of a recession and to make yourself recession proof and financially stable and healthy.
 
Next, read can I start a business with no experience for further helpful insights and tips.

What Is Self-Forgiveness?

It is much easier for most of us to forgive others than it is to forgive ourselves. Some of us hold on to our mistakes from the past and continue to have regrets and suffer, crucify, and punish ourselves for the rest of our lives. So, what exactly is self-forgiveness and why is it important?
 
Self-forgiveness is your ability to acknowledge, and accept that you made a mistake, forgive yourself, and take the appropriate actions to rectify what is in your control with yourself or others if your behavior has caused them to suffer and if it is not possible to rectify then letting the resulting resentment, guilt, shame, anger, despair, and all the hurt go by growing, transforming and learning lessons from the experience.

It is practiced as an act of self-love and it is therefore independent and not reliant on the other person’s actions, behavior, capability, and capacity to accept your forgiveness which is not at all in your control. You forgive yourself for your own benefit so you can feel at peace on the inside.
 
So, you may be wondering, why is self-forgiveness important. Let’s discuss that next.

Why Is Self-Forgiveness Important?

Self-forgiveness is important because it is an act of unconditional love toward yourself. It is also empowering to know that you are not perfect nor should your ever pressure yourself to ever aspire to be. It is a way to accept and take full responsibility for your actions and it is known to improve your confidence, self-esteem, and worth. 

What Happens If You Do Not Forgive Yourself?

The stuck energy of regret, resentment, and anger can lead to other adverse mental and physical health issues and conditions. Without self-forgiveness, it would be very hard for you to be motivated, and hopeful for your future, and to live your best confident, joyful, meaningful, purposeful, fulfilling, and impactful life.
 
It is also hard to fully forgive others and have no regrets or resentment toward them if you cannot practice compassion, kindness, and forgiveness toward yourself.
 
Let’s discuss next how to learn self-forgiveness

7 Ways To Learn How To Forgive Self

The sooner you can learn to forgive yourself, be at peace with your past, and let go of the resentments and regrets, the better it is for your well-being. It is very important to learn to forgive yourself because it is inevitable that you will make mistakes in life. After all, no human being is perfect. Always aim to be real, and authentic rather than perfect. 
 
Here are 7 ways for you to learn how to forgive yourself.

Stop Dwelling On The Past

Learn to stop dwelling on past mistakes and wasting your energy and present moments which will never come back. Your past cannot be changed and so learn to accept it instead of trying to control it and reliving it over and over again in your mind and torturing yourself. Spend your energy on focusing on the now moments instead which are guaranteed. 

Remember you create your future from your identity, beliefs, and thoughts that you think today so choose wisely. Always be aware of your automatic habitual thoughts and change them if they do not match your desired future life.

Move Forward

Move forward and do not get stuck in self-hate, impeding your growth, and obsessing over what you did in the past. Life is a gift and it is to be lived with joy every single day that you are blessed with. You are not what you did. Life always happens for you, not to you. Reflect and learn lessons from your past, and grow and transform yourself from these experiences. The bigger and better version of yourself that you become the bigger and better way you can then serve and help others.  

Reflect On Your Consciousness

Know, accept, and reflect on your consciousness in the past when you made a mistake and now. You are not the same person that made that mistake. You have transformed, matured, and grown physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally and are at a different level of maturity and consciousness.
 
Cut yourself some slack and stop punishing yourself for something that your past lower self did. Remember we are here on this earth to grow and serve. One of the ways to grow is by learning from your mistakes which is simply feedback.

Acknowledge Your Shadow Self

Learn to journey inward and acknowledge that the mistakes you made were a result of your shadow self (which is not good), that every one of us has, expressing itself. Who you are is an individualized expression of your creator. Your value does not diminish because of what you did. Know that who you are at the essence is based on the qualities of your soul and it is always good. 
 
You are compassion, kindness, love, peace, joy, and abundance by nature and so learn to reflect these in your actions daily. Your soul is a part of your creator and it can never be bad. Your true nature is good. You are a divine soul that is having a temporary human experience.

Having A Creative Outlet

Have a creative outlet available to express and process your grief, resentments, regrets, and its associated negative energy instead of simmering in it forever. You can scream, draw a picture in color depicting how you are feeling, dance and release the negative energy or come up with any other way that you like to accomplish your release of the negative energy.

Figure out Your Unmet Needs

Figure out what unmet needs within you or the unmet needs of your inner archetype keeps coming up and trying to express themselves. Acknowledge it, the lessons learned from the past, and meet these needs by living the true qualities of your archetype. 

Have Regular Letting-Go Rituals

Have regular rituals that help you let go of the regrets from your past. For example, have a morning routine to forgive yourself and picture releasing and letting any stuck blocked energy go from your body into your creator’s light. Any blockage of energy in your body can lead to adverse health conditions, and diseases, blockage of your chakras, and stop the free flow of energy within your body. 
 
You can also write down how you are feeling on a piece of paper and then burn that piece of paper as you let that feeling go. Don’t waste your present moments thinking about the past. We are not here to live our lives looking backward to the past. Every day is a gift and it is to be lived fresh and not by bringing your baggage from the past. 
 
Enjoy the moments that you have now before it’s too late because we’re only here temporarily. Your future is not guaranteed however your present is.  

In conclusion, you now know that self-forgiveness is your ability to acknowledge, admit, and accept that you made a mistake and did something wrong, forgive yourself, and take the appropriate actions to rectify what is in your control with yourself or others if your behavior has caused them to suffer. 
 
If it is not possible to rectify then let the resulting resentment, guilt, shame, anger, despair, and all the hurt go by growing and learning lessons from the experience.
 
It is practiced as an act of self-love and it is therefore independent and not reliant on the other person’s actions, behavior, capability, and capacity to accept your forgiveness which is not at all in your control. You forgive yourself so you can feel at peace on the inside.
 
Self-forgiveness is important because it is an act of unconditional love toward yourself. It is also empowering to know that you are not perfect nor should your ever pressure yourself to ever aspire to be. It is a way to accept and take full responsibility for your actions and it is known to improve your confidence, self-esteem, and worth. 
 
If you cannot forgive yourself then the stuck energy of regret, resentment, and anger can lead to other adverse mental and physical health issues and conditions. Without self-forgiveness, it would be very hard for you to be motivated, and hopeful for your future, and to live your best confident, joyful, meaningful, purposeful, fulfilling, and impactful life. It is also hard to fully forgive others and have no regrets and resentment towards them if you cannot be compassionate towards yourself.
 
You also learned 7 ways to forgive yourself like no longer dwelling on the past, moving forward, reflecting on your consciousness, acknowledging your shadow self, having a creative outlet, figuring out unmet needs, and having regular letting go rituals. 
 
I hope you will no longer punish yourself because of your past mistakes and have been inspired to love yourself unconditionally and be kind, and compassionate towards yourself. 
 
Do not let your past actions define who you are for the rest of your life. Live your best life starting today!
 
Next, read Is it normal to have regrets in life for further helpful and insightful tips.