“I used to dislike being sensitive. I thought it made me weak. But take away that single trait, and you take away the very essence of who I am. You take away my conscience, my ability to empathize, my intuition, my creativity, my deep appreciation of the little things, my vivid inner life, my...
Read More“I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” ~Stephen Covey In August 2019, I was sitting in my therapist’s office with my head in my hands. I was heartbroken over a recently ended relationship, stuck working a job I wasn’t excited about, and I was living across...
Read More“Nature is the best medicine for serenity. Peace. Calmness. Stillness. It’s good for the heart.” ~Karen Madwell I was looking for a way to stop obsessing over the future. I’d spent my adult life as an underground musician, and it had been wonderful for the large part. The thing is, it wasn’t good for me...
Read More“Placing the blame or judgment on someone else leaves you powerless to change your experience; taking responsibility for your beliefs and judgment gives you the power to change them.” ~ Byron Katie I will never forget the day a dear friend of mine told me I sounded like a victim. I can recall I...
Read More“Life will give you whatever experience is most helpful for the evolution of your consciousness. How do you know this is the experience you need? Because this is the experience you are having at the moment.” ~Eckhart Tolle Have you ever felt a general dissatisfaction with where you are in life? Ever felt like...
Read More“Money is numbers. And numbers never end. If it takes money to be happy, your search for happiness will never end.” ~Bob Marley On January 17th, 2020, I lugged the last remaining boxes from my office and sat in my frozen car, stunned at what had come to fruition. The “be careful what you...
Read More“They say that abandonment is a wound that never heals. I say only that an abandoned child never forgets.” ~Mario Balotelli Loss is never an easy experience. However, it is a part of life, so we need to accept it and find ways to cope with it in order to keep moving forward. Whether...
Read MoreHave you ever met someone who thrives through adversity, and who transforms their pain into opportunities for growth? In her book, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, Angela Duckworth describes these types of people as possessing grit. From her research, she has found that grit is what separates those who are successful from...
Read MoreWhen asked about the most important outcomes of having healthy confidence, many would likely state “success,” “respect from others,” and “appreciation.” Happiness, on the other hand, is a feeling we tend to associate with life satisfaction and well-being, feeling healthy, and having good friends, relationships, and fulfilling careers. We rarely directly link confidence and...
Read MoreWith our busy lives, it feels harder and harder to plan our life effectively—to keep track of everything we currently have to do, and to plan the things we want to do in the future. This is where learning how to bullet journal can come in handy. You may have invested in a paper...
Read MoreWith every advancement in technology, there has been a decline in something else. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but it’s the price we pay for convenience. To really show that, let’s take a walk down memory lane before we learn about the memory palace. How many times have you gotten home from the...
Read MoreThese days, in a world with extraordinary advances in the workplace, we have failed at the most basic stimulus: motivation. Learning how to motivate employees is more important than ever if you want a productive workplace, and it certainly isn’t receiving the attention it deserves. Why do I say so? Just take a look...
Read MoreiPads are cool. They are exceptionally slim, slick, and incredibly handy, so they act as virtual assistants for students and professionals alike. However, it means that these gadgets are susceptible to damage if they fall. Since there is nothing more frustrating than a cracked screen, we’ve compiled a list of the best iPad screen...
Read MoreAttachment Parenting (AP) is not a new occurrence. In fact, Mary Slater Ainsworth, a developmental psychologist best known for her work in attachment theory, worked with John Bowlby (the founder of attachment theory) at Tavistock Clinic in England, researching mother/infant attachments and studying what effects, if any, resulted from the parent and child connection....
Read MoreEven the hardest days contain lessons that will help you be a better person. If you’re having a bad day, it can feel like things will never get better. However, the fact is that tomorrow is a new day and a new opportunity to improve your life. If you had a bad day, consider...
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