Lesya Li
Viktor Frankl: Shedding More Light on The Meaning of Life
Viktor E. Frankl (1905-1997) the author of the book, psychiatrist, and neurologist wrote about his torturous experience (during the World War II) as an inmate in a notorious concentration camp Auschwitz. Fascinatingly enough, he noted that people that survived longest in concentration camps were not people who were physically strong, but those few who managed to stay strong soulfully and kept a sense of control over their internal environment, their outlook, their attitude. Read More...
What Are You Clinging to That’s Dragging You Down?
Every great ship has its heavy anchor. It plays different roles in our lives. In a storm it keeps us safely grounded to one spot. When the storm is over we shall continue our journey pulling up the anchors that...
#NeverGiveUP: 7 Good Reminders for When You Are About to Quit
When things are going well, it's always good to know how to keep and expand that. And, when we struggle to catch a breath, facing challenging circumstances, we got to take other actions that help us pull through rough patches on the way. Some situations seem to be so excruciatingly terrible, we think it's going to last forever. That is when we need to explore what works best for us when it comes to reframing our mind making the transition from a tough place to the brighter one easier. That's when we need to remind ourselves of some fundamental truths just before we were about to give up... Read More...
What I’ve Learned From My Love-Hate Relationship With My Body
When I stood completely naked in front of the mirror, staring at my own reflection, I seen nothing that I liked, I hated EVERYTHING about my body. When I was 12 stone (with the height of 5'2'' ) of painful shame and all of my deeply swallowed feelings, I hated it even more when it was forever starving yet socially acceptable UK size 10. Read More...
Havingtimers, Welcome! Thank’s For Joining The Family!
Havingtimers, our amazing guys and girls, thank you ALL so much for joining this global havingtime family! We cannot thank you enough for sharing your incredible stories, and challenges, and inspiration learning from each other, keeping each other stronger and supported in this ever changing world where happiness often can take a back seat to the breakneck speed of life. Read More...
Who’s Behind The Scenes of Havingtime?
photo credit “If a story is in you, it has to come out.”― William Faulkner I will start with simple things...
How to Start Feeling Confident, Worthy, and Relevant Again
By Lesya Li “The outer conditions of a person’s life will always be found to reflect their inner beliefs.” –...
4 Mind-Bending Secrets of the Process of Change
"If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you at all." Change is that unique spice that gets thrown into the mix of life, and we all get to experience it. And yet, change is not something we tend to get on with easily because most of us have grown up with the notion that change is potentially something "troublesome" or even dangerous when in fact it could be easily just another beginning of a new exciting and exhilarating adventure! Read More...
Finding Your Purpose and Passion in the Midst of Chaos
By Lesya Li Finding Your Purpose and Passion in the Midst of Chaos For years I’ve been struggling to find...
5 Self-Improvement Books That Will Change Your Life
I have read lots of books. Some books I have read twice or three times. Some books I read once a year... To me, a good book is a source of inspiration. It's that breath of fresh air to your thoughts, the fuel that gets you going when you need it the most... To me, the definition of a good book is like finding rare, special friend, a comrade... Read More...
5 Simple But Powerful Things You Can Do to Reduce Stress Immediately
“The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it.” – Sydney Harris We’ve read countless books and spent hours practicing meditation, chasing tranquility. We know that we need to reduce stress levels that come with everyday challenges...
This Will Lead You to Unstoppable Self-Confidence
Confidence comes from experience and experience comes from trying new things and occasionally failing... then trying again without stopping. In everything: studying, work, love, relationships, fulfillment. The more we stubbornly choose to expose ourselves and say yes to experiences, the more we are getting out there no matter how bumpy the road of exploring gets. We learn we grow; we move on to new lessons... like opening an advent calendar – one day at a time. Read More...
10 Good Reminders to Make Your Day Brighter
“People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in,...
5 Easy Steps to Mindfulness: How to Live Better in the Moment
“People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. But I think the real miracle is not to walk either on water or in thin air, but to walk on earth. Every day we are engaged in...
The Power of Focus: 4 Useful Tricks You Should Try
Conferences, meetings, and the never-ending email chains – all crave our time and attention. It’s rather surprising that our brains were designed this way, to...
10 Ways to Improve Your Mood
Every now and then we might find ourselves in a lousy mood. We jump up high and down low on a roller coaster of those mood swings. Whatever the reason may be, it's not a great idea to stay hostage by such a dreadful emotional state. If you have found yourself in a lousy mood right now and you wish to repair it try one of these mood-boosting tips. Read More...
1 Thing You Need to Learn About Motivation Right Now
Knowing your "Why" is essential. And we should start with motivation.
What is motivation? Why is it so important to be motivated before we even think to do just about anything? Can we buy that universal solution in a store? What hides behind motivation? What drives it? And what do you do when your motivation is about to dry out? Read More...
5 Joy-Sapping Regrets and How to Avoid Them
“Stay away from what might have been and look at what can be.” – Marsha Petrie Sue I was walking...
10 Awesome Quotes For When You’re Having a Tough Day
Even if things might not shine as brightly right now, it's temporary and everything inevitably will change, for the better. With that being said, let's liberate us from those prisons of being under the dark clouds of sadness because of momentary things, other people that might not make much sense, daily challenges, and other factors. When the going seems to get harder – just breathe and read the following... Read More...
4 Awesome Yoga Poses to Give Your Mind an Extra Boost
Yoga is the ancient practice of connecting mind, breath, and body in order to discover true health and wellbeing. Yoga is deeply profound, all-powerful approach to living. Even though yoga dates back around 2,600 years, it is more prominent now than ever, and there are good reasons for that; Arguably, yoga is unlike anything else you will have ever tried before! There is no need for expensive equipment or special skills. It's simply about you discovering calmer, more joyful self. Read More...