Blog — happiness

Quotes to Inspire You to Stop Toxic Perfectionism 2

You may think that perfectionism helps people get things done. It doesn't.

You might think that perfectionism helps people get things done well. It doesn't.

You might think that perfectionism helps people be better partners and parents. It doesn't.

The reality is that perfectionism is toxic to relationships and life. It wears out the perfectionistic person and people they are close to.

Perfectionists are chronically disappointed in themselves and others. They have trouble trying to do things because of being immobilized by fear of failure.

Here's a collection of the best quotes to help inspire you to be happy in your imperfection. 

Best Ruth Bader Ginsburg, RBG, Quotes with Graphics 0

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, The Notorious RBG, was small in stature but a giant in fighting for gender rights, civil rights, and a better world. 

She was the second woman to be appointed to the US Supreme Court where she worked tirelessly for decades through many bouts of cancer and the loss of her beloved husband.

To commemorate of her passing in September 2020, I offer this post of my favorite quotes from Justice RBG. 

Lotus Flower: Meaning, Symbolism, and Inspirational Quotes with Graphics 0

Lotus flowers are inspiring for their beautiful blossoms that show above water while their roots—their beginnings—are formed in the mud below. Without the mud there is no lotus.

Here's a collection of 20 quotes about the symbolism and meaning of the lotus flower. Hopefully, they will inspire, encourage, and uplift you to get through challenges and figure out how to turn those challenges into sources of growth. 

Learn, Let Go, Lighten Up: Silver Lining Emotional Detox Journal and Workbook 0

My Learn, Let Go, Lighten Up: Silver Lining Emotional Detox Journal & Workbook can help you process anything that weighs you down, stresses you out, or keeps you stuck so that you can learn from challenging experiences and feel lighter and happier. 

Click Read More to find out how Learn, Let Go, Lighten Up can help you. 

Loving Kindness Meditation for Challenging Times 0

This version of the ancient loving-kindness meditation known as Metta has four simple short phrases that seem perfect for getting through our current challenges. The phrases speak to safety, happiness, health, and ease of mind. All things that we are worried about in the midst of the COVID-19 dangers, unknowns, and changes. 

Loving-kindness meditation appears in different variations, but the intention and basic simplicity are consistent across different forms. It has the potential of relieving your stress, calming your anxiety, and lifting you up in everyday situations and in challenging times. 

Ann Silvers' Books on Amazon 0

I now have 16 books on Amazon. Topics include anxiety help, what works and doesn't work in relationships, and emotional intelligence skills.

This post includes links for each of my books on Amazon.