The year is coming to an end, and most of us are getting ready to close up shop and dive into the festivities. Before we do that though, we’ll need to take stock and come up with a game plan for when we return in the new year, also known as resolutions. Or you may[…]
A little self-criticism is a normal shared human mental pattern, and can even be healthy for the most part. But, we can also just as easily open the door to that overly vocal “negative nelly” voice in our head. However, if your negative voice is preventing you from doing what you want or need[…]
Everything comes to an end, more or less. Whether it be by choice or otherwise. It could be an outright loss of something dear to you, or a change initiated by growth and other inevitable factors. Your closest friends from college get married and start to build a family, your sibling moves to a new[…]
Even though we all know that failure is a fact of life, Even though we’ve watched people both near and far fail and successfully come back from it, Even though our favorite superhero is usually the one that has to overcome adversity first, Most of us spend more time dreading failure than actually preparing for[…]
“My life has been full of terrible misfortune; most of which never happened.” You may recognize this as a quote from French Renaissance philosopher Michel De Montaigne, or maybe from your very own experience with worrying about things that never actually came to pass. These imagined fears we hold for future events, even though they aren’t[…]
Decision making is pretty much the vehicle that moves our adult lives. What would you like to have for breakfast? Which career move should you make next? Who should you spend the rest of your life with? Should you take the green or blue option? Is buying this house a good investment or can[…]
The one thing that most people have in common is that deep-seated desire for a better, more exciting future than our current circumstances. We all want to be happy and successful, to lead a meaningful life, and to find fulfillment in our day to day existence. This is what keeps us hopeful and optimistic —[…]
What if I told you that we all have what it takes to be as successful as Albert Einstein? When we think about the “greatest genius of the 20th century,” many of us focus on his moment of triumph in bringing light to the theory of relativity – at which point we’ll probably feel a[…]
A side business or “side hustle” as they are affectionately called, is basically anything that you can do in your spare time to make some extra cash for yourself. The beauty of a side business is that you’ll essentially take something that you already enjoy and are already great at, and use that as a[…]
Time is money. I’m sure we’ve all heard this one before, and those of us that get paid by the hour understand it on a very real, very tangible basis. But the thing is, it’s not very different for everybody else. Sure, you may have a fixed monthly salary, but what about the other areas[…]
Do you often feel like you do not know what you’re doing and that you might get found out and exposed? Do you look at other people’s achievements and dismiss them as special circumstances that you could never recreate for yourself? The good news is that you’re not alone, and there’s hope! What is Impostor[…]
At what point in the morning do you get your “news fix?” Do you reach for your cellphone right after you open your eyes to quickly browse your notifications and social media feed, or wait until you can get the daily paper – during breakfast, perhaps? As a responsible adult living in a fast[…]
The phrase “Feel the fear and do it anyway” from Susan Jeffers’ book of the same name has become a common motivational slogan but we all know sometimes it’s easier said than done. The emotion of fear plays a major role in our lives, often at an unconscious level, impacting how we make decisions, react[…]
Well…yes, they do really work. The fact is, science shows definite health benefits for people who use mindfulness and meditation. Before we dive in, let’s just make sure we’re on the same page when we say “mindfulness” and “meditation.” “Meditation” is the ancient practice of connecting the body and mind to become[…]
Stressed? Tired? Craving sugar? Can’t sleep? All of these can be related to the constant stress we feel in our lives. We know that stress can have a huge impact on our health and wellness. And, since your adrenal glands produce stress hormones, adrenal fatigue (or “HPA Axis Dysregulation,”) is a popular theme[…]