Dear Friends,
Most of us have had times where we felt depressed or anxious. What can we do to enhance our emotional health?
The FAR Plan: Three Steps to Emotional Health
Have a great week,
Yaakov
Saturday, February 13, 2021
Saturday, February 6, 2021
Adar: Enhancing our Joy
Dear Friends,
This post is about the Jewish month of Adar as it relates to The Chazak Plan: A 12 Month Journey to Spiritual Strength.
Rosh Chodesh Adar begins Thursday night, the 11th of February and lasts for two days.
Our Sages teach that with the arrival of Adar we increase our joy, culminating in the festival of Purim. Purim commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people during the Persian exile.
While we do not have direct control over our moods, there are things we can do to enhance them. Things that enhance our mood which may have been impacted by the Corona virus include sleep, exercise and time spent with friends and family. This is on top of specific challenges we may be experiencing due to the pandemic.
Focus on one change that you are motivated to make. Maybe going to sleep and shutting off the computer earlier, scheduling in exercise, or calling a friend you haven't spoken to recently to catch up.
Questions for the month:
“What do I think is most negatively affecting my emotional health? How will I address it?”
“What will I do this month to enhance my emotional health?”
Take care and may God grant us success in the coming month,
Yaakov
This post is about the Jewish month of Adar as it relates to The Chazak Plan: A 12 Month Journey to Spiritual Strength.
Rosh Chodesh Adar begins Thursday night, the 11th of February and lasts for two days.
Our Sages teach that with the arrival of Adar we increase our joy, culminating in the festival of Purim. Purim commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people during the Persian exile.
While we do not have direct control over our moods, there are things we can do to enhance them. Things that enhance our mood which may have been impacted by the Corona virus include sleep, exercise and time spent with friends and family. This is on top of specific challenges we may be experiencing due to the pandemic.
Focus on one change that you are motivated to make. Maybe going to sleep and shutting off the computer earlier, scheduling in exercise, or calling a friend you haven't spoken to recently to catch up.
Questions for the month:
“What do I think is most negatively affecting my emotional health? How will I address it?”
“What will I do this month to enhance my emotional health?”
Take care and may God grant us success in the coming month,
Yaakov
Saturday, January 30, 2021
Discover Your Inner Peace
Dear Friends,
Many of us are looking for more peace and calm in our lives.
Discover Your Inner Peace
Have a great week,
Yaakov
Many of us are looking for more peace and calm in our lives.
Discover Your Inner Peace
Have a great week,
Yaakov
Saturday, January 23, 2021
How to Stop Hating and Start Loving Yourself
Dear Friends,
It is shocking how many people dislike or even hate themselves.
How to Stop Hating and Start Loving Yourself
Have a great week,
Yaakov
It is shocking how many people dislike or even hate themselves.
How to Stop Hating and Start Loving Yourself
Have a great week,
Yaakov
Saturday, January 16, 2021
Overcoming our Soft Addictions
Dear Friends,
Most of us have some form of addictive behavior that's less than helpful.
Most of us have some form of addictive behavior that's less than helpful.
Saturday, January 9, 2021
Shvat: Elevating the physical
Dear Friends,
There was something wrong with last week's links. I apologize and the links on the blog site have now been corrected.
This post is about the Jewish month of Shvat as it relates to The Chazak Plan: A 12 Month Journey to Spiritual Strength.
Rosh Chodesh Shvat begins Wednesday night, the 13th of January and lasts for one day.
The 15th of this month is Tu B’Shvat, the New Year for trees. An aspect of this holiday is celebrating and elevating the physical. Part of sanctifying the physical is taking care of the body with which God entrusted you. During this month, choose to upgrade either your sleep, exercise or diet habits.
Pick one change you will make on a daily or regular basis, for at least this month, and using your checklist, track how often you do it. If you find the change very easy, add another one. Some examples: Go to sleep 15-20 minutes earlier each week until you feel refreshed in the morning; exercise 2-3 times a week or go for a daily brisk walk; cut out sugary drinks and/or foods from your diet, limiting them to special occasions. Make water your preferred beverage. If you do not like the way your water tastes, consider a filter.
A related point of focus for this month is to consider if there is an area of your life where your relationship with the physical has become excessive or harmful, e.g., overeating, overspending, overworking, or overuse or inappropriate use of the internet. Most of us have at least one area which, at a minimum, wastes our time and takes us away from more fulfilling activities. This month, pick one behavior to rein in and one behavior you would like to do more of instead. Taking back control of how you spend your time and money will help you feel better about yourself.
Questions for the month:
“What will I upgrade this month, my sleep, exercise or diet habits?”
“Is there an area of my life which has become excessive or harmful? How will I regain control?”
“What would I like to do with the new time or money I free up?”
“Do I feel good about how I’m living my life? If not, what is one change I can make that would help me feel better about myself?”
Take care and may God grant us success in the coming month,
Yaakov
There was something wrong with last week's links. I apologize and the links on the blog site have now been corrected.
This post is about the Jewish month of Shvat as it relates to The Chazak Plan: A 12 Month Journey to Spiritual Strength.
Rosh Chodesh Shvat begins Wednesday night, the 13th of January and lasts for one day.
The 15th of this month is Tu B’Shvat, the New Year for trees. An aspect of this holiday is celebrating and elevating the physical. Part of sanctifying the physical is taking care of the body with which God entrusted you. During this month, choose to upgrade either your sleep, exercise or diet habits.
Pick one change you will make on a daily or regular basis, for at least this month, and using your checklist, track how often you do it. If you find the change very easy, add another one. Some examples: Go to sleep 15-20 minutes earlier each week until you feel refreshed in the morning; exercise 2-3 times a week or go for a daily brisk walk; cut out sugary drinks and/or foods from your diet, limiting them to special occasions. Make water your preferred beverage. If you do not like the way your water tastes, consider a filter.
A related point of focus for this month is to consider if there is an area of your life where your relationship with the physical has become excessive or harmful, e.g., overeating, overspending, overworking, or overuse or inappropriate use of the internet. Most of us have at least one area which, at a minimum, wastes our time and takes us away from more fulfilling activities. This month, pick one behavior to rein in and one behavior you would like to do more of instead. Taking back control of how you spend your time and money will help you feel better about yourself.
Questions for the month:
“What will I upgrade this month, my sleep, exercise or diet habits?”
“Is there an area of my life which has become excessive or harmful? How will I regain control?”
“What would I like to do with the new time or money I free up?”
“Do I feel good about how I’m living my life? If not, what is one change I can make that would help me feel better about myself?”
Take care and may God grant us success in the coming month,
Yaakov
Saturday, January 2, 2021
Nourishing Yourself with Faith during Difficult Times
Dear Friends,
No one asks for difficult times, but during them we have an unprecedented opportunity for growth.
Nourishing Yourself with Faith during Difficult Times: Part I
Nourishing Yourself with Faith during Difficult Times: Part II
Have a great week,
Yaakov
No one asks for difficult times, but during them we have an unprecedented opportunity for growth.
Nourishing Yourself with Faith during Difficult Times: Part I
Nourishing Yourself with Faith during Difficult Times: Part II
Have a great week,
Yaakov
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