Talking about accountability might seem as simply referring to holding others responsible for their achievements as well as of their mistakes. However, when we talk about personal accountability, things don’t seem that clear anymore. Personal accountability is a mindset, a perspective we must learn how to develop, believing that we are fully responsible for every…
Nowadays, it is very common to hear about “toxic” people and the importance of getting them out of your life. However, learning to identify such kind of people can be quite tricky, as many fail at giving a specific description of what they mean by “toxic”. Therefore, in order to make it easier for you,…
Anytime we feel stress and anxiety building up in our chests, taking a moment to breathe is one of the best ways to stay calm and relaxed. Deep breathing has been proven to be quite effective to help us deal with stressful situations, but properly learning and applying one of the many techniques will make…
We all have felt the sting of rejection throughout our life, and we know how bad it can hurt. Whenever we get turned down, the feeling of frustration and disappointment can be enough to keep us from trying anything ever again. However, some people take this as motivation, and being rejected does nothing but help…
Becoming more assertive people tends to be confused with expressing what we want more aggressively, in a way that we will be heard and, most likely, end up getting what we wanted. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth, as being assertive has more to do with acknowledging others’ feelings when we communicate. If…
For many of us, dealing with changes in our life can be a very difficult and rough process, and accepting it might take a lot of time and hard work. However, there are many strategies that can help us cope with the fact that nothing lasts forever, making it easier for us to accept change.…
Focusing on our long-term goals can give us a sense of purpose and direction that will help us work towards achieving them. However, getting lost in the big picture happens more often than we think, and we might end up feeling exhausted or disappointed when we don’t see the results we were expecting. That’s why we…
In this day and age, we are particularly prone to spend a lot of time comparing ourselves with others, and this can have a negative impact on our well-being if we’re not careful. We might feel anxious and even a bit depressed when we see how our friends and relatives accomplish their goals while we…
Having a really bad day is enough to make us lose every bit of motivation we might have, making everything feel like a waste of time and leading us to a path of inaction. When we have a really bad day, we need to find different ways of dealing with the cascade of events going…
Life can be stressful and full of obstacles and challenges we need to overcome in order to achieve our personal goals and complaining about these difficulties may be one way to vent our frustration out. However, if we spend most of our time complaining about our situation instead of working on ways to improve, we…
Procrastination is a universal problem, and it affects us all regardless of gender and age. Fighting against the feeling of laziness and starting to work on our projects, whether they are personal or professional, can be really difficult for everybody. However, understanding the reason why we just can’t stop delaying our tasks and leaving them for later…
One of the worst habits we have developed as a society is that of constantly comparing ourselves to others, wishing we were as happy or wealthy as they seem to be. To a great extent, this is due to our obsession with social media, and many experts have linked social media to feelings of anxiety and depression.…
Dealing with stress tends to be easier said than done, as we all have different ways to try and cope with feelings of anxiety and frustration. Whenever we find ourselves having a hectic and busy lifestyle, stress can become a part of our routine, and getting used to it can have terrible consequences. However, finding…
Most of us tend to take our family for granted, and we know that spending so much time together can lead to conflict every once in a while. However, we should remember that our family is more than just a blood-sharing relationship and finding the time to bond with our relatives should be a priority in…
More often than we realize, finding ourselves caught in a hectic and tight schedule is a common problem that many of us are familiar with. Having little to no time to spend with our friends and family is another issue that results from having a busy life and finding an efficient way to manage our…
Having a strong, supportive, and positive network of friends and family members is one of the most important parts of becoming positive and successful ourselves. That’s why we should make sure we are surrounding ourselves with happy and healthy people so that we create a group that motivates and inspires others to grow and become…
Finding motivation and working to achieving our goals is easier said than done, and it might take some time before we find ourselves taking the first steps. However, having a personal growth mindset will help us feel ready and inspired to start walking on the path to success. Developing such a mindset isn’t as easy…
Being in contact with nature is a great way to clear our minds and spend time with ourselves. They say that nature heals, and this saying couldn’t be more accurate. Nature can bring many positive effects to our mental and emotional wellbeing, and it can help us lift our spirit whenever we are feeling down.…
We all are aware of the importance of being generous, and the vast majority of people try to help others as much as they can. However, it is easy to get stuck in a busy routine and finding the opportunity to be generous can easily slip out of our minds. This might happen even more when we…
Finding the time to clear our minds and disconnect for a while from the stress of our daily routine is an essential part of self-care. It allows our minds and souls with the chance to rest and relax, as having busy schedules can result very tiring not only physically, but mentally, too. Dedicating some time…
Being a perfectionist can have its ups and downs, since it can help us stay motivated and push ourselves to be successful and achieve our goals, yet the voice of our inner critic can become a negative influence, too. When we are too hard on ourselves, we’re not only going to lose our focus and…
Laughter is one of the purest and most enjoyable forms of communication we have, and even when life might not be always funny, we should always try to find a moment to laugh, either by ourselves or with our friends and family. It is said that children laugh 200 times a day, and adults do…
Even when we might not notice at times, we all talk to ourselves throughout the day, and whether we are having positive or negative thoughts, this can have an impact on how we see ourselves, and how we feel about ourselves, too. That’s why it is important to be aware of the benefits that come…
There are two types of people in the world, those who love to share hugs, and those who don’t. Regardless of which one we consider ourselves, it is undeniable that the power of hugs comes with many amazing benefits, from helping us bond with those around us to relieving our stress and even improving our public speaking…
Whenever we are having a bad day, having a stranger being kind to us out of the blue can make the difference and automatically make us feel better. Also, being that stranger will give us an amazing feeling of warmth inside, making us feel better, and improving everybody’s day. Here we have four great reasons…
Having a bad day can have a negative impact on our mood and our mental health, and we should always be mindful of just how bad we think our days are. However, whenever we feel like we woke up on the wrong side of the bed, there are many little actions that can help us…
Even when it might sound like a cliché phrase, believing in yourself is an important part of success, allowing us to work hard, overcome obstacles, and achieve our goals. Without self-belief, becoming successful will be a very difficult task, and it will keep us from reaching the objectives we have set for ourselves. These are…
More often than we think, failing to achieve our goals might not be because we didn’t try hard enough or because we lost motivation somewhere along the way. Setting goals to ourselves that are realistic and actually achievable tends to play a more important role than our skills, motivation, and commitment to reach our goals. Therefore, to…
Throughout our lives, there are books that can have a deep impact on us, helping us have a better understanding of the world we live in, those around you, and even ourselves. One of those powerful books is The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, a Toltec Wisdom Book, by Don Miguel Ruiz. Inspired by…
Developing a sense of self-confidence might take a lot of time and hard work but believing in ourselves and knowing that we are capable of achieving our goals should be one of our priorities. Feeling self-confident can make a difference when we apply for a new job, when we start our own business, and when we…
Sometimes, we might find ourselves working much more than we should, and as a result, we can end up feeling burnt out. When we get to such states of exhaustion, finding the motivation to keep us going can be pretty hard. This is why we wanted to share with you some useful tips that should help…
Nowadays, we tend to be caught among the fast pace of our daily routine, always having something to do, somewhere to be at, or someone to meet. Whether it is because of our job or other responsibilities we might have, it is easy to forget about the little things in life. However, it is important…
If we are constantly feeling pressured or stressed because of our daily routine, adding time to take care of our well-being should become one of our priorities. After all, without being mindful of our self-care, any stress relief activities won’t really do any good. Therefore, we should understand that caring for ourselves isn’t a luxury,…
Meditation comes with many benefits, as it is a technique that has been around for hundreds of years and is practiced all over the globe. Some of these benefits including lower levels of stress and anxiety, enhance well-being, even improved sleep and overall health. If you have thought about starting to meditate but haven’t been able to,…
Mermaids have a rich history of symbolism within the arts and popular folklore all around the world. They are inspiring, strong, beautiful, and they represent many of the values that we hold at Sedna Inspirations. One of the most famous mermaids might be Ariel, or the Little Mermaid, a story written in 1836 by Danish…
Next year, we will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which granted women the right to participate in elections. The suffragist movement was one with a legacy that, to this day, still inspires generations of women to fight for equal rights. There were many women and…
We are living in a time on which interconnectedness and communication among people from different countries is part of our daily lives. There is a global dimension to the way we live, the way we interact, and the way we communicate. As a result, the concept of global citizenship has become one of the most…
Life can go by in the blink of an eye and taking a moment to stop and show appreciation for what we have might be easy to forget. However, it only takes a few minutes of our busy day to think about what has been given, or what we have achieved, and be truly thankful.…
2020 will mark the centennial anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which granted women the right to vote, joining the political life of the country. Even when this is a part of our history, there might be some interesting facts about the passage of this amendment and the suffragist movement…
Much has been said about the health benefits that come from smiling. And the power of smiles goes beyond the impact on our health, as it can have a positive impact on those around us. When we smile to others, we can help them become happier and healthier, as well as improve their perception they…
Persistence is a skill that can make the difference between failure and success. Staying committed and motivated in order to achieve our goals will not be enough without the right amount of endurance and perseverance. However, we understand that this is easier said than done, and only telling people to not give up when times…
There are moments in life that makes us what to quit and give up on our goals. But when we create momentum, the path to success becomes a reality. This means creating opportunities to move forward instead of being held back. Creating momentum might be easy for some, and a challenge for others. However, if…
We all have met someone that makes us feel happier, healthier, and motivated to change, and having such positive role models is unlike anything else. Learning how to inspire others this way, and generating change, isn’t as hard as we might think. There are many ways we can become inspiring people, like caring about those…
Welcome to Sedna Inspirations new Website!!!! www.sednainspired.com We have expanded our Inspirational Hat Collection, introducing our 2020 Celebration Hat – Women Win the Vote! And coming very soon our Global Citizen Hats. Sedna Inspirations is on a meaningful journey to contribute its part to helping make this a better world for all. We have designed…
