by Helene Furst

And…I’m back. I find that I need more breaks between posts lately, and I humbly beg forgiveness. It’s been a busy couple of months, and all my stuff has fallen to the wayside because of my new job. Yes, you read that correctly, new job. And hence, this post sort of formed itself. As we grow up, we are reminded that to achieve success; we need to bolster our intelligence. The students with the highest grades get to be valedictorian and salutatorian, and universities typically accept candidates with the highest SAT or ACT scores. Being smart is important, but new research from Stanford University says that a positive attitude helps more than your IQ. Having sent two kids off to college, I have to agree. The mindset-based approach, created by psychologist Carol Dweck, splits all of us humans into two categories. We either hold a “fixed mindset,” or a “growth mindset.” It is which of these that you carry that will determine your attitude and success in school and life. Those people with a fixed mindset believe that “you are who are, and you cannot change. All those folks living with a growth mindset believe that they can improve with…
Build Your Anxiety Immunity
Publish on July,17 2018
by Helene Furst
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Categories: Awareness
Tags: Anxiety, Healthy Attitude, Immunity, Mental Health
Lessons from the Menagerie
Publish on June,28 2018
by Helene Furst
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Categories: Journal / Gripes, Motivational / Inspirational
Tags: Acceptance, Forgiveness, Happiness, Love, Pets, Self Love, Unconditional Love
Time for a Break
Publish on June,18 2018
by Helene Furst
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Categories: Awareness, Motivational / Inspirational
Tags: Awareness, Break, Faith, Healthy Attitude, Self Care, Self Improvement, Trusting Yourself
Fake It ‘Til You Make It (in 20 minutes a day)
Publish on June,05 2018
by Helene Furst
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Categories: Motivational / Inspirational, Work/Life Balance
Tags: Attitude, Awareness, Habits, Health, Mindful, Motivation, Positive Attitude
My Sweet Friend By H.A. Leuschel
Publish on May,14 2018
by Helene Furst
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Categories: Motivational / Inspirational
Tags: Book Review, Manipulation, Toxic Relationships
A Letter to Mom
Publish on May,10 2018
by Helene Furst
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Categories: Holidays
Tags: Appreciation, Gifts For Mom, Love, Mom, Mother's Day
Just One Question
Publish on May,08 2018
by Helene Furst
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Categories: Awareness, Motivational / Inspirational
Tags: Awareness, Change, Happiness, Inspiration, Motivation, Positive, Self Reflection
There’s a Nightmare in My Closet
Publish on May,03 2018
by Helene Furst
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Categories: Motivational / Inspirational
Tags: Closet, Declutter, Organized, Self Improvement, Spring Cleaning
The Vampire Syndrome
Publish on May,01 2018
by Helene Furst
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Categories: Awareness
Tags: Acceptance, Anxiety, Awareness, Socialize
Dear Bullies
Publish on April,26 2018
by Helene Furst
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Categories: Awareness, Memories
Tags: Awareness, Bullying, Inner Peace, Memories, Strength