Dodging the Second Arrow – How to Manage Yourself During Difficult Times
One of the most profound Zen parables, “The Two Arrows“, tells the story of a samurai who was struck in the shoulder by a stray
Self Improvement
Why a Doctor Turned to Yoga to Improve Self Confidence
Yoga has completely transformed my life. You see, if you had told me a year ago that yoga would become my new obsession, I would
12 Reasons Why You Should Seek & Embrace Change
“The only thing that is constant is change.” – Heraclitus Change is a natural and constant part of life, especially in such a fast-paced world
Why Positivity Pays Dividends
Positive emotions can literally pay dividends. “Dividends” are a form of recurring, passive income from larger investments in a business or company. Positive emotions emit
4 Lessons from a Quarter Life Crisis
I’m straight up in the middle of my own personal quarter life crisis (assuming I live to be 108 that is, #goals), so now is
3 Steps to Escape the Trap of Needing to Prove Your Worth
We live in a society that’s influenced by daily messages that thin is beautiful, money is success, status is importance, and if you’re falling behind
3 Pragmatic Tips for Dealing with a Parent With Mental Illness
Are you the adult child of a parent with mental illness? Me too. In this article, you will find helpful ideas for having a rewarding
7 Secrets to Stay Positive When Life Turns Rocky
You have sailed along effortlessly for years. Your family, friends and even the celebrities you adore, are all struggling it seems. Somehow you have stayed
3 Tips for How to Build Your Confidence IQ
Confidence. If you’re anything like me, my confidence game can feel like a roller coaster on steroids! One day it’s there, and I’m flying high
5 Ways to Replace Temptation with Self Control
Overall, I would consider myself a fairly controlled person. Yet when it comes to men, food, and social drinking – sayonara! As much fun as
The Anxiety Therapy That Feels Like Floating On A Cloud
What do complete silence, total darkness, and 8,000 pounds of Epsom salt have in common? They’re all part of your new strategy for reducing anxiety
Understanding Addiction – What it Really Says About Someone
What Addiction Really Says About You Substance use disorder is a complex and complicated medical concern. It can envelop your life, strain relationships and drain
9 Tips for Dealing with Perfectionism
You already know if you’re a perfectionist. It’s likely to be a word you use to describe yourself. A part of you might enjoy the
Unlock Your Genius: 4 Tips for How to Reach Your Potential
I walked on the ground sporting heavy cricket gear and nervous, palpable energy. The bowler saw right through my edginess, and he sent the delivery
Why You’re So Afraid of Change & 9 Tips for Feeling Better
Life is filled with change. It’s impossible to avoid it. If you’re afraid of change, and find it stressful, it’s completely okay. You’re not alone.
3 Ways Your Thoughts Sabotage You When You’re Trying to Lose Weight
If you’ve made a commitment to lose weight—for real, finally this time!—you may be surprised to learn that there is SO much more to losing
What It Really Feels Like To Be Bullied – From The Voice of a 12 Year Old.
This poem was written for a school assessment in 2017. At this time in my life, I was experiencing bullying and wasn’t happy at school,
The Surprising Choice that Helped Me With Overcoming Perfectionism
I’m the perfectionist of perfectionists. At least, I was. Until I made a surprising choice that ended up helping me with overcoming perfectionism. My Original
How to Improve Your Leadership by Conquering Negative Thoughts
For many leaders, the greatest impediment to success is one’s own self-doubt. If you want to improve your leadership, it’s vital to cultivate a healthy
Negative Thoughts are Like Weeds – 3 Lessons for Eradicating Them
What can you and I learn from weeds? Did I hear you say, “Nothing!” I thought the same thing. But I was wrong! Last Saturday,
How to Find Greater Fulfillment in Your New Year’s Resolutions
New year. New start. New beginning. New Year’s resolutions. It’s the one time a year many people put into words the actions necessary to make their
10 Cures for a Creative Person’s Vulnerability Hangover!
The vulnerability hangover. If you’re a creative person who makes a habit of digging deep into your heart to find your most authentic truth and
8 Things I Learned as a Parent with Depression
I suffered from depression for years, before I got help. It started when I was around 13. By the time I was 20, it felt
4 Powerful Habits To Elevate Your Self Confidence
Imagine a day where you talk to people without fear of rejection, where you confidently express everything you want to say. If you lack self confidence
How to Use Music to Rediscover Who You Truly Are
A few years back a heart-warming article was being shared across social media about an African tribe that, when a child was born, would gather
Beyond Positive Thinking: How to Rewire Your Beliefs
How to Positively Rewire Your Beliefs Do you sometimes find you have difficulty maintaining a positive outlook? If you do, don’t worry — you’re not
Love Yourself – How Meditation Will Boost Your Self Confidence
Insecurity is innate in us all. We are all aware of the aspects of ourselves that could be improved, and we all have traits or
8 Ways To Keep Your Thoughts Positive
We humans can be so tough on ourselves. We beat ourselves up over the smallest things, yet we often easily forgive those around us. The
How To Love Yourself
Love is a gift we give away and forget to save any for ourselves. Sometimes we save the leftovers, but they are never as good
How To Turn A Bad Day Into A Good Day In 8 Easy Steps
We all know what a bad day feels like. Basically, we start counting down the minutes until it’s over and wad up the remaining potential
10 Proactive Mental Health Practices
In an interview about how to de-stigmatize mental health, Psychotherapist Dr. Robi Ludwig quoted a statistic stating, “Mental health disorders are relatively common in the
7 Daily Rituals To Improve Mental Health
Our mental health is an important part of our daily lives, but with our fast-paced, hectic schedules, it can be hard to find the time
