All posts tagged "Self Improvement"

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Growth is Painful—Here are 5 Reasons Why
Jacqueline Walker | 5 min read
When we speak of growth, we speak of advancement, expansion, maturation, blooming, and rising beyond our current state. We know growth is not confined to physical...
Personal Development Articles

7 Ways to Boost the Happy Hormones in Your Brain
Catherine Plano | 8 min read
Want to increase your happy hormones? Below are some simple ways to boost your feel-good hormones so you can accomplish your goals with much ease. Did...
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We Are All Connected: A String of Seemingly Random Events
Catherine Plano | 7 min read
There are no random acts in life, nothing happens by chance… all coincidences have meaning. In a lot of ways, we are all connected. When you...
Personal Development Articles

3 Lessons on Creating Trust
Jacqueline Walker | 6 min read
Experts have often said that trust is the key to having and maintaining any successful relationship. And, relationships are the vehicles we use to connect and share...
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Why Does Cleaning Relieve Stress?
Jacqueline Walker | 6 min read
Stress is typically defined as the mental, emotional or physical tension that we experience when dealing with life’s demands. Tension often leads to some undesirable features...
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How To Stop Automatic Negative Thoughts When You’re Alone
Jacqueline Walker | 5 min read
Admittedly, I enjoy solitude. Sometimes it’s great to get away and have some quiet time to rest, relax and rejuvenate. However, spending time alone can often...
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How to Organize Your Life Without Feeling Overwhelmed
Alison Kero | 8 min read
Do you sometimes feel like you don’t know how to organize your life? Most people look at their clutter, feel tired and overwhelmed, and then go...
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What is Inner Conflict and How Do You Handle It?
Sherianna Boyle | 5 min read
We all have inner conflicts. If you have ever heard yourself say I struggle with my weight, saving money, parenting, expressing my feelings, or with just...
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How To Turn Loneliness Into Moments of Self Reflection
Robert Escandon | 6 min read
Being alone is daunting for some people. Let’s face it: in today’s world, it is believed that we are hardly ever alone, especially with the use...
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How To Get Core Confidence and Start Killing It
Sherianna Boyle | 6 min read
Confidence is so much more than being able to stand up tall with your head held high. It is a feeling, an inner ability to have...
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What People Actually Mean When They Say ‘Get Over Yourself’
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
Have you ever had someone tell you to “get over yourself?” This is a phrase that people use when they feel a person is focusing solely...
Life Advice and Skills

Why Asking ‘What am I Doing With My Life,’ Wastes Your Time
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
Do you ever have one of those days where you are left wondering, “What am I doing with my life?” Maybe you have these days more...
Life Advice and Skills

3 Ways We Moms Can Stay Sane Despite All the Craziness
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
It has been quite the year for parents out there, and moms are feeling the strain. Being a mom has always been a balancing act, whether...
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5 Ways Introverts Can Develop a Strong Personality
Jacqueline Walker | 6 min read
Being shy and being introverted are often used interchangeably. But many introverts do NOT define their personality as shy. Instead, introverts will tell you that they...
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5 Steps to Manage Your Emotions to Find Inner Peace
Elizabeth Upton | 7 min read
“Learn to be calm and you will always be happy.” -Paramahansa Yogananda The overwhelming noise inside of our minds can sometimes bring us down and keep us...
Life Advice and Skills

5 of the Best Cures for Feeling Less Lonely
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
Norman Cousins, an American journalist, once said, “The eternal quest of the individual human being is to shatter his loneliness.” This statement creates a visceral response...
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7 Core Qualities of Resilient People
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
It stuns people when I tell them I was a custodial kidnapping victim and then left with my grandparents after that custodial battle, only to be...
Personal Development Articles

What is Luck? And How Can We Use It?
Stephanie Kirby | 7 min read
Luck is a little four-letter word that holds a lot of weight in the world. But while we like to throw the word around, we struggle...
Life Advice and Skills

How to Use Social Media for Inspiration, Not Comparison
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
Is social media as “bad for you” as its reputation suggests? Is it possible that it comes with great power and therefore must also come with...
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5 Habits That Will Ruin Your Day Before it Begins
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
Have you seen that riddle that goes like, ‘It’s 3 am and someone is knocking on your door (how rude)? It’s your parents, and they want...
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3 Small Steps That Could Make the Biggest Impact on Your Life
Meiyoko Taylor | 5 min read
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” – Lao Tzu Every day that passes by, there is someone who is living a life...
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5 Types of Questions We Should All Ask Ourselves
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 9 min read
Each of us is responsible for our own self-growth and development. Sometimes we reach out to professionals like therapists and life coaches. Other times we read...
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7 Ways to Become an Open Minded Person
John Unger | 6 min read
When you think about being open minded, do you picture somebody who is accepting of different opinions, beliefs, and behaviors? If you do, you are partially...
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How To Listen To Your Soul and Find Peace
Rich Schaus, Lead Contributor | 6 min read
We live in a very loud world. Billboards scream at us as we drive down the freeways. Radio, social media, television, and movies all demand our...
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5 Steps To Identify What To Do Next In Life
Sarah Wall | 6 min read
Are you looking in every direction and feeling confused about what to do next in your life? Are you paralyzed with fear from making a move...
Life Advice and Skills

5 Ways to be Remembered Fondly By Those In Our Lives
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
“Life is short” sounds a little cliche, but it is the truth. Life guarantees none of us a certain amount of time on this planet. There...
Personal Development Articles

How to Love Yourself Unconditionally
Karen Koenig | 7 min read
Discover how to love yourself unconditionally and improve your quality of life. To love yourself unconditionally is a seriously misunderstood concept. Before learning how to make...
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6 Ways to Let Go of Resentment and Anger
Dr. Paul Coleman | 6 min read
Learn how to let go of anger and resentment so you can enjoy the beauty of life. I love to sing. As it is for every...
Life Advice and Skills

Why Watching the News Sometimes Makes us Feel Powerless
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
Until recently, I have never been a news watcher. I would read the news occasionally when I saw a headline I felt I needed to be...
Personal Development Articles

7 Ways to Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. on MLK Day
Norbert Juma, Lead Editor | 6 min read
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a Baptist minister and one of the most impactful Civil Rights activists in the 1960s. He was a leader who...
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Why Being Misunderstood is all Part of the Journey to Greatness
Jacqueline Walker | 4 min read
Worrying about being misunderstood? Your adventure to find greatness will sometimes lead you on the less-traveled path. Any journey towards noteworthy accomplishments often requires challenging the...
Life Advice and Skills

Why Trump’s Presidency is a Trauma Survivor’s Nightmare
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 9 min read
If you have ever been a victim of abuse, gaslighting, or emotional trauma, then you might have been feeling triggered during the last four years. This...
Personal Development Articles

Imposter Syndrome & What You Can Do About It
Daphne Stanford | 6 min read
A 1984 study by Margaret Gibbs and colleagues of randomly-selected U.S. psychologists found that about 70% of them experienced Imposter Syndrome feelings. Do you feel like...
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21 Changes You Can Make to Start 2021 Off Right
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 9 min read
Are you leaving 2020 feeling beaten down? If you are like so many of us, you want a clean slate for 2021. These 21 simple changes...
Life Advice and Skills

20 Tragic Celebrity Deaths in 2020 That Brought Us to Tears
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
It feels like all of us have lost someone we know to 2020. It has been a year of struggle and sadness for everyone. These celebrities...
Life Advice and Skills

How to Use the Struggles of 2020 to Ensure a Successful 2021
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
Is it even possible to take all the sadness, confusion, and struggles we lived through since the start of 2020 and use them to ensure that...
Personal Development Articles

5 Words and Phrases You Need to Stop Using Now
Korie Cantor | 6 min read
Human psychology is one field of science that helps us understand who people are and what makes them so. Personalities develop on the basis of past...
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The Importance of Developing a Personal Mission Statement
Katie Christy | 6 min read
Learn why it’s important to develop a personal mission statement and how to build yours. It is common in all branches of the U.S. armed services...
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7 Things To Do When You Feel Like Giving Up
Dr. Richard Toney | 7 min read
Life can feel impossible sometimes. Discover what to do when you feel like giving up. While giving up seems to be the easy thing to do,...
Life Advice and Skills

10 Inspirational Christmas Movies on Netflix You Won’t Want to Miss
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
If you are like many people right now, you aren’t traveling or participating in a myriad of holiday parties. It might be a quieter, more laid-back...
Life Advice and Skills

Hopeful Ways to Cope With the Grief Affecting Many of us During the Holidays
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
There are many types of grief that people, and children, deal with over the holiday season. There are children in the foster care system whose parents...
Articles About Motivation

5 Things To NOT Do First Thing In The Morning
Liza Baker | 7 min read
How do you feel about mornings? Yes, please – the earlier, the better! Meh – I can survive them when I have to. Please don’t make...
Life Advice and Skills

Is the COVID-19 Social Holiday Guilt Getting to You Too?
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
COVID-19 has changed the way we do so many things as a society. It has affected the little things, like shaking hands when you meet someone...
Personal Development Articles

How to Find The Perfect Balance Between Humility and Confidence
Patrick Banks | 8 min read
They say that success in any area of life equals finding balance. In your relationships for instance, you need to be independent and keep doing your...
Life Advice and Skills

3 Things to Recognize About Your Pandemic Bubble
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
The phrase ‘pandemic bubble’ shouldn’t be unfamiliar to any of us at this point. We have been hearing it for months now. However, what it means...
Life Advice and Skills

18 Lessons I’ve Learned From 18 Years of Marriage
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
Weddings have taken a hit in 2020, and the views on marriage have been changing among Millenials. According to Philip Cohen, a sociology professor at the University...
Life Advice and Skills

Lessons From Our Everyday Heroes on Celebrating The Holidays This Year
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
How we celebrate the holidays and special events in our lives has been a changing landscape during 2020. In the spring and summer, weddings were the...
Personal Development Articles

Why Being Silly Allows You To Enhance Your Confidence
Jacqueline Walker | 6 min read
Confidence is the cornerstone of success. It is the crux, linchpin, and bedrock of achieving the goals we set. Without confidence, success will crumble like a...
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Should We Forgive and Forget?
Jacqueline Walker | 8 min read
Throughout our lives, many of us will experience hurt, harm, or broken trust as the result of someone else’s words or actions. Sometimes the pain will...
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7 Reasons You’re Not As Productive As You Can Be
Jacqueline Walker | 9 min read
Every day in our personal and professional lives, we seek to accomplish goals by completing specific responsibilities usually consisting of multiple tasks. While the basic aim...
Life Advice and Skills

30 Life Lessons You’ll Want to Learn Before Turning 30
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 9 min read
My husband turned 40 this year, and he has been reflecting on his life so far. I have a few years to go until I reach...
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How to Recognize and Stop Self-Sabotaging Behavior
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
Self-sabotage is a term that means we create problems in our everyday lives that interfere with our goals. This sounds like a counter-intuitive statement. Why would...
Life Advice and Skills

Everything You Need to Know About Trusted News Sources
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
Like many Americans lately, I have been glued to the all-day news channels. My favorite is CNN: Chris Cuomo, Jake Tapper, Anderson Cooper, and Don Lemon...
Personal Development Articles

How to Become More Consistent in Your Daily Life
Samantha Kellgren | 6 min read
“If you are persistent, you will get it. If you are consistent, you will keep it.” I’m positive my clients and regular readers would agree my...
Life Advice and Skills

The Art of Losing: Your Behavior in Defeat Matters
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
Dealing…sounds less slimy than ‘wheeling and dealing.’ However excellent you might be at closing a deal, there will come a time when one gets away from...
Life Advice and Skills

Searching For Inner Peace Was an Essential Lesson I Learned in 2020
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
This year has taught us many things, and when I think about how it has changed my life and that of my family, it can feel...
Life Advice and Skills

If 2020 Triggered You at Every Turn, You Are Not Alone
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 9 min read
Do you feel triggered by everything that has gone on during this year? There is no shortage of funny memes about 2020. You might have seen...
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3 Tips On How To Take Initiative In Your Life
Greg Thomas | 3 min read
We all dream big. It’s those big dreams, which on the surface, look amazing; but when we sit down to make them happen, can feel overwhelming...
Life Advice and Skills

Don’t Limit Yourself to One Passion if You Want a Full Life
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 6 min read
You have likely heard the advice, “Find what you are passionate about and do it for a living.” This is excellent advice. I have recently rekindled...
Life Advice and Skills

10 Indie Movies on Netflix Starring People of Color
Nia Simone McLeod | 7 min read
Netflix hosts a vast selection of diverse independent movies just waiting to be watched. Our list of awesome indie movies on Netflix starring people of color...
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3 Reasons Hydration is More Important Than I Ever Thought
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
When I was in high school I was a competitive swimmer, and our coach always seemed to be going on and on about our water intake....
Life Advice and Skills

Why Your Bedroom Should be a Tranquil Space
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 7 min read
Our bedrooms are often the space in our house that we seek when we want peace and quiet. We recharge our energy, process our days, and...
Life Advice and Skills

Where Do We Go From Here as Americans?
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
If you are like me, you have been glued to the presidential race and your social media feed. However this contentious race pans out, we all...
Life Advice and Skills

Are You Suffering From Election Stress Disorder Too?
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
How many hours of election coverage have you watched since November 3rd? Be honest now. For me, I started the morning of Election Day by watching...
Personal Development Articles

Why Is It So Hard To Take Your Own Advice?
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
As people, we offer advice in situations where we feel we are being helpful. Often, it is expert advice based on knowledge, personal experience, and even...
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Why You Should Develop Your Observational Powers
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
Your observational powers can have a significant impact on your life because you will be armed with more information. The Oxford dictionary defines observation as “the...
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10 Communication Skills You Need for Life and Work
Kirsten Siggins | 7 min read
Whether we like it or not, communication lies at the heart of everything we do. More importantly, the strength of our communication skills influences our success...
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How I Learned To Meditate
Liza Baker | 6 min read
Are you ready to embrace meditation? About five years ago, I switched from a conventional primary care physician to an integrative medicine physician. My hope was...
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5 Habits That Can Improve Your Life
Kirsten Siggins | 7 min read
We now live in a time when it’s not uncommon to feel stressed out, overwhelmed, exhausted, busy, and even flat out lonely. In fact, humans are...
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3 Ways To Keep Calm and Carry On
Kirsten Siggins | 6 min read
Most people don’t realize just how much power and control they have when they feel their backs are up against the wall and their emotions starting...
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7 Ways to Feel More Optimistic and Improve Your Mood
Dr. Jeffery Martin | 4 min read
Discover some simple ways to be optimistic so you can feel happier and believe in yourself and your abilities more. Whether it is a stressful job,...
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5 Fast Ways To Become Happier and More Positive
Dr. Ben Michaelis | 3 min read
The human instinct for self-preservation is an inherently optimistic way of approaching the world because it assumes two things: There will be a future We want...
How to Be Successful

Stop Pretending You Don’t Know What You Want and Own It
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
Every day we have the opportunity to chase our dreams and live the life we should be living. It’s easy to realize when you are pretending...
Personal Development Articles

How Certain Carbs can be as Addictive as Drugs and Alcohol
Dr. Bruce Roseman | 8 min read
A doctor can evaluate a heroin addict or an alcoholic and realize that the person is in trouble. What is more difficult is looking at a...
Articles About Motivation

3 Reasons You Feel Like a Fraud
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
Fraud. Imposter. Charlatan. Fake. Have you heard the term imposter syndrome lately and wondered what it is? What does imposter syndrome feel like? Maybe, you find...
Life Advice and Skills

Taking Care of Your Needs is Not Selfish, It Is Necessary
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 5 min read
Our society talks a lot about needing self-care, but sometimes the things touted as “self-care” are basic human needs, like showering. If you have ever advocated...
Life Advice and Skills

5 Signs You Are Developing Toxic Traits
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
You have likely heard someone referred to as “toxic” before, but what exactly does that mean? What are some toxic traits to look out for in...
Personal Development Articles

Moving Toward The Pain You Are Avoiding Will Improve Your Life
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
Wondering how to accept pain and move beyond the past? The answer seems a little counter-intuitive, but you must “move toward” your pain, not away from...
Life Advice and Skills

Why You Should Fight For The Causes That Matter
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 6 min read
Life is short, but as humans, we fill it with as many meaningful experiences as we can. If you asked most people, they would say they...
Life Advice and Skills

Can We Stay Sane During The Days Between Now and The Election?
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 7 min read
No matter which side of the political spectrum you sit, I think there is one thing that we can all agree on: this election is making...
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5 Unmistakable Signs That You Are on The Wrong Life Path
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
These five signs will let you know whether or not you are travelling down the wrong path. If you are reading this, then some part of...
Life Advice and Skills

How The Full Spectrum of Human Nature is in All of Us
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
I am a writer on Medium, and I recently submitted a piece to a publication. The editor responded to me directly and said that “there is a...
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3 Reasons You Should do Something That Terrifies You
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 7 min read
No one enjoys being scared, and it seems counterintuitive for someone to tell you that facing your fears will have benefits for you, but I promise...
Life Advice and Skills

4 Ways to Restore the Peace Between Parent & Child
Kelly Shields | 3 min read
As a parent, one has plenty of opportunities to reflect on motivations and outcomes—both one’s own and those of the children we are raising. Introspection, the...
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The Ugly Truth About Caffeine Addiction
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 5 min read
I am having surgery soon, and I can’t drink caffeine for ten days before and at least a few weeks after, if ever again. Now, I...
Personal Development Articles

5 Hard Truths You Must Accept to Become a Stronger Version of Yourself
Dr. Paul Coleman | 7 min read
Discover how to be stronger so you can become the best version of yourself. “It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto...
Personal Development Articles

5 Reasons We Shouldn’t Avoid Emotional Pain
Cara Maksimow | 5 min read
We all want to be happier, right? As a therapist, I help people focus on the positive and the good in their lives everyday. I encourage...
Articles About Motivation

7 Mind Blowing Questions to Make You Rethink Life
Dr. Paul Coleman | 6 min read
Discover some mind blowing questions that will make you rethink who you are and where you are going. When I was in fifth grade, the teacher...
Personal Development Articles

Escapism vs Taking a Break: What is the Difference?
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 6 min read
There is a considerable difference between escapism and taking a break. Merriam-Webster defines escapism as “habitual diversion of the mind to purely imaginative activity or entertainment...
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How To Take Control of Your Life When Lack of Confidence is Holding You Back
Lou Kirby | 6 min read
Do you feel like you’re holding yourself back because of self doubt? If yes, here’s how to develop your self confidence and take control of your...
Personal Development Articles

Why You Should Show Your Vulnerable Side
Rich Schaus, Lead Contributor | 4 min read
Learning how to show your vulnerable side might be hard, but others will appreciate it in more ways than one. I remember watching the first Superman...
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7 Things You Should Know About Letting Go and Moving Forward
Ellie Hadsall | 8 min read
Letting go and moving forward is never easy. But there will always come a point in our lives when it becomes necessary. Once that moment comes,...
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Thinking Happy Thoughts Matter Even Though They Won’t Make You Fly
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
Thoughts are an exceptional gift, often overlooked by humanity. Now, they may not give you the power to fly, as Peter Pan told us when we...
How to Be Successful

Don’t Confuse Being Busy with Being Productive
Marc Reklau | 4 min read
Do you work lots of overtime and still don’t have time for everything you need to do? Are you one of those people that would love to...
Personal Development Articles

6 Signs That You’re Passive Aggressive and How To Overcome It
Bernard Golden | 5 min read
How comfortable are you with conflict? Do fear directly expressing how you really feel–especially when angry? Or, might you feel selfish or even shameful, when stating...
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Teaching Yourself to Thrive, When All You Know is How to Survive
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
There are a few universal lessons that children learn during the early years of their lives. The first is that life is difficult for anyone, as...
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8 Ways to Trust Your Intuition or Inner Wisdom
Lara Lillibridge | 6 min read
We have all heard someone say, “Something made me uncomfortable, but I told myself it was all in my head.” Later, the story goes on to...
Personal Development Articles

How to Develop Your Sense of Faith
Rich Schaus, Lead Contributor | 6 min read
What do you really believe beyond any shadow of doubt? Is there anything? We live in a world that seemingly questions anything and everything. Do you...
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10 Ways to Stay Positive in a Negative World
Cara Maksimow | 6 min read
Learn how to find positivity despite the negativity that seems to be everywhere. For some of us, recent events have made it difficult to have positivity and stay...
Personal Development Articles

Why Goal Setting Makes You Anxious and What to do About it
Cris Antonio | 5 min read
Have you ever felt that your dreams are often too big that there’s no way they will ever come true? You’re not alone. A good number of...
Personal Development Articles

How to Stop Feeling Like a Victim
Angela Howell | 8 min read
Struggling with victim mentality? Learn how to stop feeling like a victim so you can start creating your life. Stop playing the victim and take charge...
Personal Development Articles

How You Can Use The Butterfly Effect To Create Massive Change In Your Life
Catherine Plano | 5 min read
The butterfly effect metaphor doesn’t just make a good storyline – the same principle can also help you make big changes in life. Keep reading to...
Personal Development Articles

Why You Should Write a Letter to Your Future Self
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
Writing a letter to yourself isn’t just a fun exercise for writers; everyone can (and should!) give it a try. You might wonder what should go...
Personal Development Articles

15 Quick Ways to Get Good Vibes Throughout The Day
Samantha Kelley | 4 min read
There are a lot of sneaky good vibe snatchers out there, just waiting to pounce when you least expect it. Perhaps you’re finally about to pull...
Personal Development Articles

How to Become a Better Critical Thinker
Karen Koenig | 5 min read
Discover how to become a critical thinker and make better decisions. Learn how to improve the quality of your thinking. Sadly, many people don’t realize that...
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5 Ways Accepting Failure Will Build Your Confidence
Greg Thomas | 5 min read
It’s easy to beat yourself up when you fail. This is something that we all do remarkably well – even if it’s only you that knows...
Personal Development Articles

Why Being Nice Doesn’t Mean You’re Being Weak
Gavin Chatterley | 5 min read
Being nice can be a bad thing. If people know you’re a pushover, they’ll walk all over you all day. You’ve probably heard these things before....
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20 Questions for Self Reflection To Push You Towards Greatness
Jeff Moore | 3 min read
It is important that we make time for a little self-reflection once in a while. Sometimes we get so hung up looking for praise outside of ourselves when really,...
Personal Development Articles

Why Mental Health is Just as Important as Physical Health
Shawn Lim | 6 min read
When it comes to health and well-being, the first thing that appears in most people’s heads is physical health. They talk about exercise, jogging, hitting the...
Life Advice and Skills

3 Ways to Support Someone With Severe Anxiety
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
As a diagnosis, anxiety can sometimes be hard to understand because we all feel anxious at times, which is a normal response to stress. For instance,...
Life Advice and Skills

Best Decision-Making Techniques for Life’s Tough Choices
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
Every single one of us has faced tough decisions before. We make a crazy number of choices daily, some with little conscious thought, like what to...
Personal Development Articles

Why Instagram Filters Are Ruining Your Life
Sophia Smith | 6 min read
We’ve all done it at least once: instead of being present and enjoying a nice dinner with amazing views, all of the sudden – we see...
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17 Signs You’re on Your Way to Being a Massive Success Story
Jeff Moore | 10 min read
Do you consider yourself a massive success? Are you living how you want to live? Are you doing what you want to do? How do you...
Personal Development Articles

7 Questions to Ask Yourself to Keep Your Character In Check
Rich Schaus, Lead Contributor | 7 min read
Being a person of character means living with integrity. This will enable you to stand strong in the midst of moral dilemmas and in the midst...
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11 Ways You Can Use Neuro-Associations to Increase Productivity
Leanne Ellington | 10 min read
Did you know you can increase your productivity using neuro-associations? Nowadays, we live in a world where we are always going, going, going. Most of us...
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2 Surprising Reasons Why People Don’t Take Risks
Jeff Moore | 4 min read
What is our motivation, or lack thereof, when it comes to risk? In this post, let’s explore two reasons why people limit themselves, fail to take...
Life Advice and Skills

3 Ways to Find Meaning In Your Life
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 7 min read
Do you ever wonder, “How do I find meaning in my life?” Or maybe you wake up every day and wonder what it means to have...
Personal Development Articles

The Surprising Power of Low Expectations
Margo Aaron | 6 min read
Parents are supposed to be a reliable source of timeless wisdom. So, you can imagine my surprise when my mom said this: “The key to happiness...
Life Advice and Skills

5 Things to Keep in Mind When Trying to Find Your Tribe
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 7 min read
Have you ever heard the term, “Your vibe attracts your tribe,” and wondered who makes up your tribe? A tribe is so much more than just...
Life Advice and Skills

Top 10 Netflix Shows Out Right Now
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 6 min read
Are you still spending a lot of time in your house? Maybe the kids have gone back to school and you are looking for something to...
Life Advice and Skills

Can You Really Change Your Life in Less Than a Year?
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
How does someone with a Master’s of Science in Management and Leadership become a full-time writer? How do you leave a field you have spent nearly...
Personal Development Articles

Why You Should Talk To Yourself Everyday
Jacqueline Walker | 5 min read
I have always been an observer who often ponders the things I see and hear. And as I ponder I have been known to talk it...
Personal Development Articles

How To Finally Come Alive and Live How You Should
Jacqueline Walker | 6 min read
So, you say your spirits have been a little low. You’ve been dragging; just going from day to day – existing but not truly living. But,...
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3 Types of Toxic People To Stay Away From
Meiyoko Taylor | 4 min read
Achieving success is important for most of us. From receiving academic awards and accolades to becoming the best version of ourselves, being successful can be a...
Personal Development Articles

3 Leadership Qualities All People With Everyday Power Have
Jacqueline Walker | 5 min read
What kind of leadership qualities first come to mind? More often than not, we associate leadership with a title or public recognition. If you have a...
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10 Ways to Find Learning Motivation After Your College Graduation
Jacqueline Walker | 7 min read
For many of you, your college studies provide critical learning that you need to pursue a career so you can earn a good living. College doesn’t...
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How To Discover Your Purpose When You Feel Off Course
Jennifer Xue | 8 min read
Discovering your purpose in life is a feeling like no other. This will help you find yours!
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10 Hobbies To Build Confidence & Self-Esteem in Yourself
Jason Brook | 7 min read
Besides helping you beat boredom and feel happy, these ten hobbies will help you build your confidence and self-esteem. Running the race of life and taking...
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How To Create a 5 Year Plan For Your Life
Rich Schaus, Lead Contributor | 7 min read
This simple guide on how to make a 5 year plan will help you move towards your goals and dreams, and ensure that you get there....
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3 Ways To Tell the Difference Between Constructive Criticism and a Hater
Ayah Danica V. Granada | 5 min read
No matter where you go, or how careful you try to be with your words and actions, there will always be someone who will judge you...
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4 Ways to Give the Benefit of the Doubt without Being Taken Advantage
Chad Daniels | 8 min read
Want to master the art of giving others the benefit of the doubt?
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How To Become Ready for Anything That Life Will Throw At You
Rich Schaus, Lead Contributor | 6 min read
Life is not predicable – and that is what makes it great! I don’t like predictable movies, so why would I want my own life to be...
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How to Surround Yourself with Positive People
Dr. Nikki Martinez, Lead Contributor | 7 min read
Learn how to surround yourself with positive people who will help bring out your full potential. How to surround yourself with people who build you up...
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I Love Social Media But It Makes Me Depressed at The Same Time
Chioma Njoku | 7 min read
Social media has its benefits, but it can also affect you negatively. Learn how to prevent the negative effects of social media. Position your social media...
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How To Be More Confident When Talking To People
Kirsten Siggins | 9 min read
Walking into a room of people used to create anxiety for me. I would become so nervous, I would speak in monosyllables (or not at all)...
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How to Stay Informed With Current Events Without Going Crazy
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
Struggling to stay informed with current events without diving headfirst into the abyss? Below you’ll find a few things you can do to find balance and...
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How To Make Sense of All The Voices In Your Head
Dr. Jasmine Myers | 5 min read
Do you ever feel like there is a war going on in your head? This article is for all of the readers that wish they could...
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5 Enemies That Live In Your Mind That Are Crushing Your Spirit
Lexi Montgomery | 6 min read
In life, we face a lot of adversity. But the greatest adversity will always come from within. Often, we need to do things we don’t want...
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5 Things I Learned From Overcoming Conflict
Rich Schaus, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
You will not experience this life without conflict. The sources of conflict are far too many to prevent them from coming up. When you take the...
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How To Achieve Personal Satisfaction In Your Life
Kacey Mya | 5 min read
Satisfaction isn’t something easy to conquer. It takes guts to go after what you really want in life. The good news is that even though you...
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How to Educate Our Children (and Ourselves) on White Privilege
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
How do you explain white privilege to your white children? First, you must understand what white privilege is. Then you have to talk to your children....
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What If Your Life Was Summed Up In One Sentence?
Paige Arnof-Fenn | 4 min read
Articles have headlines, brands have tag lines, Twitter limits you to 280 characters – so why is it so hard to sum up your life in...
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5 Mental Exercises To Rewire Your Brain To Be More Positive
John Moore | 7 min read
Want to be more positive in your daily life? Even if you’re not a very optimistic person, you can still train your brain to look at...
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Why Being Alone Is Key To Self-Improvement
Anthony Alayon | 6 min read
Often, we get loneliness and solitude confused. But in essence, the two are very different aspects of the same physical manifestation. Solitude is by definition, being...
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10 Things You Can Do To Nourish Your Soul
Alison Kero | 9 min read
There are times when we all feel a bit lost and wonder where we took a wrong turn. Times when it seems as though nothing good...
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How to Replace Your Social Media Jealousy with Inspiration
Bo Muchoki, Contributor | 9 min read
These days, in the era of social media, it is easier to be envious of someone, than it is to be happy for them. Facebook, Instagram,...
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Congratulations on Your First Hater
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
“Congratulations” is not the word I expected to hear when I reached out to tell people about my first real hater. A hater is someone negative...
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The Power of the Mind: Everything You Need to Know About Willpower
Norbert Juma, Lead Editor | 11 min read
Willpower is one of the most important qualities a person can have. With willpower comes patience, understanding, and overall better self-control. Without willpower, people become slaves...
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4 Key Factors for Self Preservation
Jacqueline Walker | 6 min read
What role does self-preservation play in our life, career and relationships? Your life can sometimes become overwhelming. You have so many responsibilities and commitments that you...
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How to Turn Every Challenge Into the Greatest Adventure
Rich Schaus, Lead Contributor | 7 min read
My children are nearly grown now. My oldest is planning her adventures of traveling the world without me. The boys are both taller than me, though...
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Should I Really Be Honest All The Time?
Rich Schaus, Lead Contributor | 6 min read
For those who want the cliff notes version of a blog post, the simple answer is YES. Honesty leads to trust, and trust leads to a...
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7 Rules of Life That Will Help You Gain Mental Clarity
Rich Schaus, Lead Contributor | 6 min read
The fog of battle is very real in our everyday world. It seems that the fog comes in often and prevents us from clearly seeing where...
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Having A Daily Routine Can Help You Find Yourself
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
When I started my daily walk around the lake in October of 2018, I didn’t know what I hoped to find; hell, I didn’t even know...
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How To Overcome Regret and Not Create Them Again
Rich Schaus, Lead Contributor | 6 min read
If you have lived more than 20 minutes, you have regrets. It could be that time where you did not swing at the 3-2 pitch and...
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5 Reasons You’re Capable of More Than You Know
Rich Schaus, Lead Contributor | 6 min read
Most of High School I thought I was King of the Losers. While I was not the least popular guy in school, I always felt that if...
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The Truth Behind Why We Are Always Comparing Ourselves To Others
Rich Schaus, Lead Contributor | 6 min read
At the heart of most of our problems, both within and without, is fear and insecurity. We fear that if others really knew us that they...
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5 Ways to Overcome the Fear of Being Judged
Rich Schaus, Lead Contributor | 6 min read
What are you afraid of? Is it rational? How about the fear of being judged? According to many researchers, the ONLY natural fears that we have when...
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5 Lessons Learned from Tragedy
Dr. Colleen Mullen, Psy.D., LMFT | 4 min read
I am a person who spends their days helping people “work through” tragic events in their lives. I, however, also have firsthand experience with tragedy. I...
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A Guide To Erasing Bad Habits From Your Life
Dr. Colleen Mullen, Psy.D., LMFT | 10 min read
Breaking Bad Habits Once And For All. Erasing bad habits can be very hard sometimes, especially if you do not know the right way to do...
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10 Ways to Reinvent Yourself When You’re Stuck in Life
Alison Kero | 8 min read
Being and feeling stuck in life is an awful place to be. When you are stuck, it feels as though you are literally just spinning your...
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14 Driving Forces That Impact Our Daily Life
Joan Fradella | 7 min read
Humans have many driving forces, both internal and external. We can use them positively or negatively, but the negatives could drag us down. This can determine...
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Why You Should Write a Personal Mission and Vision Statement
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
Mission and vision statements are essential aspects of business operations, but they can be beneficial for everyone! Let’s clarify the difference between the two before we...
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10 Ways You Are Your Own Worst Enemy – and What To Do About It
Devon Battaglia | 7 min read
This may sound cliche, but in many ways, we are our own worst enemy. This may come as a bit of a shock and I hope it...
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I Feel Like I’m Not Accomplishing Enough…What Should I Do?
Dr. Nikki Martinez, Lead Contributor | 7 min read
There are several reasons that people can feel inadequate about their accomplishments. One of the reasons might be that the person has set goals that are...
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Is Low Self-Esteem the Reason You See Yourself Differently Than Others Do?
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
Sometimes, the way we see ourselves, and the way other people see our actions don’t always mesh. We view ourselves one way, and other people perceive...
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Why You Need to Acknowledge How You Came to Be Who You Are
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
Acknowledging the events of our past is a cornerstone to creating who we want to be in the future. Understanding how you came to be who...
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6 Reasons Your Grades Do Not Define Your Intelligence
Monica Eaton-Cardone | 6 min read
There’s a popular quote that’s floated around the internet for years. It’s often attributed to the famed 20th century physicist Albert Einstein: “If you judge a...
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My Favorite Socially Distant Place is Full of People Now
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
And I am not sure how I feel about it. There is a lake by my house that I walk around daily. This journey around the...
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Surviving Senioritis While Having Anxiety and PTSD
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
If you are a senior in high school or college (or know someone who is), you have likely heard this term before! Senioritis is used to...
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5 Ways to Clear Your Mind and Recharge During These Extremely Stressful Times
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
Looking for ways to clear your mind and calm the anxiety associated with stress? Talk about times of extreme stress! Both of my children are home...
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8 Daily Routine Musts That Will Leave You Fulfilled
Terrence Kennedy | 6 min read
Like it or not, there is something to be said about the power of daily routine in our lives. Whether you see it as a propagator...
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5 Valuable Life Lessons From Rappers About Tough Times
Nia Simone McLeod | 7 min read
Many of rap’s greatest success stories have been through numerous obstacles to reach the pinnacle of fortune. Below are a few important life lessons I have...
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What Would You Do If Today Was Your Last Day?
Rich Schaus, Lead Contributor | 7 min read
Disaster has a way of clarifying priorities. When it looks like this day, this very day, might be your very last day on this Earth, above...
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5 Lessons From Disney’s Onward We Can Apply to Our Own Quests
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
My family has been waiting rather impatiently for Onward to make its way into the theaters. The previews have had us on the edge of our...
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5 Reasons You’re Addicted to Being Busy
Herman Davis | 5 min read
Perhaps you’re familiar with this scenario: after a long week at work, the weekend finally arrives. It’s time for you to unwind, relax, and do nothing....
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3 Things to do if You Find Yourself Unemployed in the Wake of COVID-19
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
These times of business closures are unprecedented, and finding yourself suddenly unemployed can add even more stress and uncertainty to life. As more and more states...
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Staying Sane While Under a Stay-at-Home Order
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
Terms like quarantine, shelter-in-place, and stay-at-home orders have been making their way all around the internet and into our daily rhetoric lately. Will the governor issue...
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Overcoming the Curse of the Overachiever
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
The term overachiever gets used frequently in today’s world, but what does it mean to be an overachiever? An overachiever is someone who “performs, especially academically,...
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How Writing is Helping me Heal From PTSD
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” ― Maya Angelou I’ve recently begun writing again and have noticed the impact it...
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Healing is an Attitude of Gratitude and Not Toxic Positivity
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
Seeing the world through rose-colored glasses while blindly being positive is not the same as having an attitude of gratitude, which can help you find healing. ...
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30 Coronavirus Facts About the Worldwide Pandemic
Nia Simone McLeod | 4 min read
COVID-19, otherwise known as coronavirus, has recently been described by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a pandemic. Below, we have compiled facts from reputable sources...
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Sometimes I Envy My Sister’s Drug Addiction
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” – Mahatma Gandhi I know this sounds like a peculiar comment to make,...
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How to Know If You’re Making the Right Decision
Kimmi Sterner | 5 min read
Not sure if you’re making the right decisions in your life? Below are some tell-tale signs that you’ve chosen the right path. Life is filled with...
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5 Ways To Feel Less Guilty About Your Past
Cara Maksimow | 5 min read
Guilt is defined by Wikipedia as “a cognitive or emotional experience that occurs when a person believes or realizes – accurately or not- that he or...
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5 Things Life Taught Me about Fear
Dr. Nikki Martinez, Lead Contributor | 5 min read
Life has taught me many lessons about fear, and they have usually come from having to face that which scares me most. There are many people...
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How Dealing with Frustration Can Lead To Positive Action In Your Life
Kimberly Greenberg | 6 min read
Discover some great tips for dealing with frustration and how you can accomplish your goals in a happy and healthy way. Learn what to do when...
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The Inner Dialogue: 4 Things You Should Tell Yourself Everyday
Bo Muchoki, Contributor | 8 min read
Every human being has an inner dialogue that is constantly reflecting on different types of thoughts— positive and negative — everyday. Many of us allow that...
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7 Good Morning Questions that Create Happiness
Gina Estrada | 6 min read
If one would like to become or establish a winning morning routine, they need to set the intention before they go to bed the night before....
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Why Showing Up Is So Much More Important Than Showing Off
Leila Khan | 3 min read
What is the difference between showing up and showing off? Have you ever felt stifled, or held back when you want to say something in the...
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Starting From The Bottom: The Hard but Inspirational Way of Growing
Kacey Mya | 4 min read
Success is very subjective, each person defines and achieves it differently. Regardless of where you start and where you hope to get go, you can apply...
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5 Ways to Manage Negative Self-Talk
Karen Koenig | 8 min read
Negative self-talk is a killer. It can destroy joy, motivation, success, and self-esteem in a heartbeat. Born of fear and anxiety, it’s a powerful force that...
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7 Ways To Develop Your Integrity In Life and Work
Michelle Colon-Johnson | 5 min read
Too often in business we are faced with people who lack a moral compass. Sadly, it appears that some have lost the ability to act or...
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Is A College Education Still Necessary?
Norbert Juma, Lead Editor | 4 min read
Over the last few years, skeptics have been questioning the value of a college education. While the high cost of college tuition fees is not something...
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5 Ways to Stop Thieves from Stealing Your Happiness
John Izzo | 6 min read
Don’t let negative thoughts steal your joy. Watch out for these 5 insidious culprits to guard yourself – and your happiness. Most self-help books make it...
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6 Powerful Lessons To Learn That Only Failure Can Teach Us
Philip Murphy | 5 min read
Put simply, failure hurts. Everyone has failed at some point, but it’s less about the missed attempt itself and more about what you learn from failure....
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How To Fight The Enemy Within You
Norbert Juma, Lead Editor | 3 min read
“When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.” ― Winston S. Churchill It’s easy to dismiss other people’s negative opinions or criticisms....
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10 Ways To Become More Compassionate
Kacey Mya | 5 min read
It is near to impossible to fake compassion for others — you either feel it or you don’t. But the power of compassion is undeniable because...
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7 Reasons You Need More Adventure in Your Life
Ayah Danica V. Granada | 6 min read
When we hear the word “adventure”, we often think of flying to faraway places, exotic dish tasting and lounging on a white sand beach somewhere. Most...
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12 Exciting Reasons To Smile More Every Day
Sarah Landrum | 5 min read
What are the benefits of smiling? And, why you should smile more! Smiling isn’t just a way to make you look better in pictures — there...
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What it means to be a ‘Strong’ Woman…
Tiffany Lengyel | 6 min read
Strength as defined by www.dictionary.com is the state or quality of being physically or mentally strong. 2. The ability to withstand or exert great force, stress,...
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Why Humility Leads To Greater Success: 3 Core Reasons
Sarita King | 3 min read
What comes to mind when you hear the word success? A nice house, a car everyone can’t help but stare at, or a corner office? Maybe...
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9 Reasons to Accept Yourself Just as You Are
Aisha Taylor | 3 min read
Find out why you should accept who you are and value all parts of yourself. Learn how to accept yourself as you are and make yourself...
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3 Ways Brainstorming Can Help You Plan Out Your Future
Amanda Crowell | 9 min read
Every month, I travel from New Jersey to Brooklyn to offer workshops focused on “designing a life you love.” I open every workshop with a single...
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5 Scientific Benefits of Being an Early Bird
Ayah Danica V. Granada | 6 min read
They say the “early bird gets the worm”, but what about those who aren’t early risers? We all have days where we feel like being a...
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Why Your Hardship Will Take You to the Next Level in 2020
Bo Muchoki, Contributor | 12 min read
As we approach the end of 2019, these last months of the year are an excellent time to reflect—to think about all of the ups, downs,...
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7 Things Everyone Should do to End 2019 Strong
Jacqueline Walker | 8 min read
I don’t usually make new year’s resolutions. I’m not against them, but I never seem to be able to keep up with them, so I avoid...
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Regaining motivation when you’re feeling stuck and unmotivated
Norbert Juma, Lead Editor | 5 min read
Sometimes. Well, at least once a year. Possibly twice. Something very unpleasant occurs. You wake up in the morning and suddenly realize that you are too...
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7 Important Things to Consider to Become a Successful Person
Jonathan Curran | 5 min read
Looking for tips on how to be successful? Keep reading to discover what it takes to become a successful person. Irrespective of how old are you,...
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End the Year On Your Best Note Ever
Sam Ripley | 8 min read
11 Self Improvement Tips to Kick Butt Over the Holidays
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Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
Debbi King | 6 min read
The constitution tells use that we have the right to pursue happiness, but do we really know what that means. Does it mean we need to...
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7 Proven Ways For Overcoming Obstacles
Jeff Moore | 11 min read
Overcoming obstacles can be difficult. By definition, an obstacle is defined as something that obstructs or hinders progress. Obstacles come in many forms, both at work...
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Learning How to Be Alone: Why Solitude is Essential to Personal Growth
Sam Ripley | 9 min read
“The more powerful and original a mind, the more it will incline towards the religion of solitude.” – Aldous Huxley In our endlessly-connected world, it’s difficult...
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Think Outside the Box: 15 Ways to Boost Your Confidence and Creativity
Sam Ripley | 7 min read
You’ve heard the phrase from countless teachers, lecturers, and business leaders: to succeed in this world, you must “think outside the box”. But what does it...
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What is Optimal Health and How Do You Achieve It?
Rich London | 6 min read
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), health is defined as: “A state of optimal well-being, not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.” Optimal well-being...
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7 Reasons Why Introverts Are Your Secret Weapon
Kate Canada Obregon | 7 min read
The power of introverts is often underrated. Learn here how amazing they can be for your business.
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How To Relax Your Mind After a Ridiculously Hard Day at Work
Samantha Kellgren | 7 min read
We want to provide you with the tools so that you can relax your mind and set your soul at ease.
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7 Action Steps For Maximizing Your Potential Every Day
Jeff Moore | 7 min read
Want to maximize your potential every single day? Start by reading this!
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5 Ways to Stand Up for What You Believe In
Tonya McKenzie | 6 min read
It’s easy to stand up for what you believe in when it’s for your benefit. But what you do if someone else was in trouble? Do...
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10 Kinds of Toxic People You Need Out of Your Life
Jeff Moore | 8 min read
Something I loved about being an educator is how I get to reflect on the connection between children and adults. One of the biggest lessons any...
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15 Things To Remember When You Think You’re Not Good Enough
Samantha Kellgren | 5 min read
Do you feel like you’re not good enough? If yes, here are a few things to remember that will stop you from being mean to yourself....
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7 Strategies To Overcome Procrastination and Become More Productive
Shawn Lim | 7 min read
Do you find yourself struggling to get things done? If yes, here are some great tips on how to overcome procrastination and become more productive. Everyone...
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3 Foundations that Make Exercise Your Healthy Lifestyle Catalyst
Samantha Kellgren | 5 min read
Like many runners, my end goal when I first stepped onto a treadmill, was burning calories. I wasn’t looking for a new hobby, didn’t plan on...
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How to be More Optimistic In a World of a Negativity
Samantha Kellgren | 5 min read
Check out this guide to learn how to stay optimistic despite the negative stories and events consistently thrown in our face. Growing up, my parents didn’t...
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How To Stop Hating Your Body
Samantha Kellgren | 5 min read
Are you dissatisfied with your body? If yes, keep reading to discover some things you can do to love yourself more. Learn how to stop hating...
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10 Ways To Become a Better and Faster Learner
Joanna Jast | 8 min read
Have you ever wondered how fast learners can absorb any knowledge effortlessly and hold it, as if their memory had infinite capacity? You know learning is...
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5 Ways To Revive a Boring Life and Fill it With Joy Instead
Harsh Yadav | 7 min read
Ever felt that you were leading a boring life? If yes, keep reading to discover some tips on how to turn it around and fill it...
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Stop Searching For Your Purpose and Just Live Your Life
Angela Martindale | 6 min read
Take the pressure off yourself and figure your life out, one day at a time.
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10 Ways to Stay Focused on Your Dreams When You Have Bills
Felice Carlton | 19 min read
Bills making you struggle to stay focused on your dreams? Ahh… it’s another month again, and the one thing that will never be late is the...
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10 Ways to Unleash The Beast In You
Leila Khan | 4 min read
Discover how to unleash the beast within you so you can achieve the success you want. There’s a beast in you. A beast that wants to...
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Relax, Meditation is Easier than it Sounds
Gill Thackray | 10 min read
Discover why meditation is easier than you thought and learn how to get started. Maybe you’ve often thought about meditation but never really known where to...
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Chase Your Dreams: The Best Advice I Ever Got
Michelle Colon-Johnson | 5 min read
Learn how to develop the mindset that will let you chase your dreams. Everyone has the ability to dream, but not everyone has the willingness to...
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Why Your Biggest Enemy Is Yourself And What You Can Do About It
Rich Schaus, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
Reasons why your biggest enemy is yourself. Discover why you are your own worst enemy. Who is your biggest enemy? “My greatest enemy is my inner...
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10 Things To Do Today That Will Benefit You In 10 Years
Paul Moyer | 8 min read
Discover the things to do today that will benefit you in the future. Learn the ways for a happier you in 10 years. Your future depends...
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How To Get Things Done On Your ‘To Do’ List
Motunde Sotuminu | 6 min read
If you’re like me, you love to plan and write so many to do lists but I think generally, people struggle with drawing up an effective...
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Your Only Guarantee In Life: Yourself
Bo Muchoki, Contributor | 6 min read
As human beings we live in a reality where, unfortunately, very few things are ever guaranteed. Human beings are a contradiction. On one hand, we are...
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10 Ways to Deal With Being a Perfectionist
Karen Koenig | 10 min read
Discover how to manage being a perfectionist so you can live an enjoyable and satisfying life. To understand how to manage perfectionism, you first need to...
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How To Build Your Confidence No Matter What You’re Doing
Karen Koenig | 8 min read
Learn how to be confident in yourself so you can push yourself towards your goals. We all have tasks that seem daunting when you think about...
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Stress vs. Distress: How To Know The Difference
Karen Koenig | 6 min read
Do you know the difference between emotional distress and stress? You may think of them as one and the same, but they’re not. Emotional distress is...
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10 Lifestyle Changes You Should Make In Your 30s
Menachem Brodie | 9 min read
Our whole life, we hear that we need to be healthy. “You have to eat your vegetables.” “You need to work-out.” “You need to floss.” The...
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How To Do Mindfulness Meditation To Reduce Distractions
Josh Carlyle | 6 min read
Take Control of Your Inner Distractions All day we are bombarded with the temptation to be distracted by technology, people, and especially by ourselves. Do you have...
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How to Stay Productive at Work While Feeling Depressed
Aisha Taylor | 4 min read
There are times in your life when you just can’t do anything anymore. You are tired, depressed, and stuck. The clock doesn’t seem to tick, and...
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Why You Should Say YES to New Things More Often
Jacqueline Walker | 5 min read
The thought of trying something new conjures up diverse emotions for different people. For some, the thought is exciting, adventurous, and thrilling. For others, it’s risky,...
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How does sleep affect your mental health?
Norbert Juma, Lead Editor | 4 min read
Sleep is our body’s repair mode. Our cells, tissues, muscles, and hormones are all replenished during the deepest phases of sleep. This ensures that we are...
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Coping with the Physical Changes After an Accident
Amy Patterson | 3 min read
An accident, whether vehicle or personal injury, can have life changing results in a matter of seconds. While some individuals walk away from an accident with...
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How to let go of your expectations
Rich Schaus, Lead Contributor | 7 min read
Should you let go of your high expectations? I tend to dream big and have great expectations for myself and for others. Normally this serves me...
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5 Ways to Defend Yourself Against Negativity
Cara Maksimow | 4 min read
It is so easy to turn into the SNL character “Debbie Downer” when you find yourself surrounded by negativity. Whether it is from negative people or...
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Forgive and Forget: 5 Things You Need To Forgive Yourself For
Monique DeMonaco | 5 min read
Face it, forgiveness is hard. I once went out and randomly interviewed 15 strangers on the street and asked them “Is it easier to forgive yourself...
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One Hour A Day To Change Your Life
Natascha Hagen | 3 min read
What can 1 hour a day do for you? I guess you all know that scenario. You wake up, already exhausted by thinking about all the...
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Give Thanks: Creating Your Own Gratitude Practice in 3 Simple Steps
Benjamin Shalva | 7 min read
This year, many of us will gather around that proverbially provisioned Thanksgiving table, the steam from the sweet potatoes casting a dreamy haze upon our soon...
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How To Stop Endlessly Replaying The Mistakes You Made
Simon Cole | 7 min read
How many times did you go over in your mind that evening last week when you were out with the office team and you were telling...
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5 Simple Secrets to Powerful Body Language
Brandon Slater | 6 min read
Oh, the wonderful world of non-verbal communication. Did you know your words only account for 7 percent of effective conversation? Others can accurately read your body...
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7 Ways to Stop Being a Control Freak When It Comes To Your Future
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