If at First You Don’t Succeed …

If at first you don’t succeed, try try again. Yes, but is it really wise to keep trying in all situations? Read about my experience. Take care, Helena Smole, author of: - a fantasy novel with romance Vivvy and Izzy the Dwarf: A series about relationships - Balancing the Beast, a book offering a bright view of schizoaffective disorder ˗ bipolar or manic-depressive type

Hues of Self Help

Don’t just read, but become fluent in self help. Take care, Helena Smole

How I Overthink About the Future

I actually spend more energy and time on overthinking about the future than I do on fixing things that actually go wrong. Read more about overthinking ahead. Take care, Helena Smole

The Inclination to Tragedy or Comedy

One can write the stories of one's life two ways: turn the script into a tragedy or into a comedy. Read more about the inclination. Take care, Helena Smole

Ah, Fears!

We talk about our fears with other people. In my opinion it would be a lot more effective to try to conquer the fears alone, at least most of them. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2015/ah-fears Take care, Helena Smole

A New Girl in Town

To sum up, it was not easy. But I did it. I am a writer today. I found some ways to keep the balance and not work too much or too little. And I have wonderful new friends. It is possible. But you have to know what you want. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2015/a-new-girl-in-town Take care, Helena Smole

Glass-is-half-full-attitude

The so glorified “being positive” is not an abstract thing. Neither is it something you only think about, when you pray or meditate. The glass-is-half-full-attitude should be put into practice. Life gets so much better, when you are counting your blessings all day through. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2015/glass-is-half-full-attitude Take care, Helena Smole

The Danger of Overdoing Our Wishes

The method that I find particularly useful in keeping my wishes under control is saying thanks. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2014/the-danger-of-overdoing-our-wishes Take care, Helena Smole

Mamma's List/Papa's List

What we do not realize, in my opinion, is that our mistakes were only mistakes in that specific situation. They might be the right decision for our children, because the situation has changed in the meantime. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2014/mammas-listpapas-list Take care, Helena Smole

Lack of Compliments

It is one thing to tell somebody two things: a. What he/she did right. b. What he/she did wrong. It is totally different to always tell about mistakes and never mention the good aspects of one’s work or behavior. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2014/lack-of-compliments Take care, Helena Smole

The Need for Silence

You can start with adding some silence minutes or perhaps half an hour to your daily routine. Walk in nature alone for instance. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2014/the-need-for-silence Take care, Helena Smole

Virtual Reality as Modern Imagery Mental Work

What if we could use VR as imagery? Instead of repeating affirmations like : “I am healthy,” we could actually feel healthy through modern technology. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2014/virtual-reality-as-modern-imagery-mental-work Take care, Helena Smole

The Trap of Success

To have a job that you like and making ends meet is enough. It also leaves enough time and energy for health, family and friends. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2014/the-trap-of-success Take care, helena smole

Practical Religion

Even if there is only this life and death means the definite end of us, it pays to be ethical. Why? You will always have friends to share joy and sadness with. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2014/practical-religion Take care, Helena Smole

How to live?

I feel that the passion to create is like fire. It can do a lot of good, if you keep in the fireplace. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2014/how-to-live Take care, Helena Smole

Love and Fear

A poem about love and fear as rivals. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2014/love-and-fear Take care, Helena Smole

The Enigma of Forgiveness

Love and forgiveness are important, but let’s not forget the love for ourselves. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2014/the-enigma-of-forgiveness Take care, Helena Smole

The Definition of Love

Love is a lot like water. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2014/the-definition-of-love Take care, Helena Smole

The Missing Creativity

There used to be a lot of creativity in people’s lives before the technology era. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2014/the-missing-creativity Take care, Helena Smole

Fat ars anti-brainwashing philosophy

A friend asked me not a very long time ago: »Did it not help you to hear from your friends and family that you are not fat?« I answered: »No, it did not.« Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2014/fat-ars-anti-brainwashing-philosophy Take care, Helena