Be A Beginner Every Single Morning
Whether you consider yourself an expert or a beginner, our perceptions of how much we “know” and how much we don’t can have a profound impact on our daily lives. I think we can all agree that the most difficult people to teach can sometimes…
A Better And Simplified Gratitude Journal
Throughout the last decade, psychology researchers identified practices that can help us gain great social, mental, and physical health benefits that come from giving thanks. These benefits are particularly earned in the practice of gratitude journaling. Studies have drawn a range of striking benefits to…
See If You Can Catch Yourself Complaining
We all love to complain. It won’t take an extensive observation to reason that it’s something we love to do as human beings. We tend to feel better once we have a good moan. Getting things off our chests seems to relieve a burden or…
Once More, Walk Into A Room And Own It
Losing your confidence or self-esteem at work, it’s something that happens to everyone eventually. You lose a job, perform badly at a task, receive hard-hitting feedback, or any other setbacks you may encounter. It sucks, and if it’s bad enough, your very vision of yourself…
Allow The Right Passion To Become Your Purpose
For two weeks, I have been looking into the topic of “follow your passion,” whether it’s a good idea or just a dumb advice. Passion is defined as a strong feeling toward an activity that people like, that they find important, and in which they…
Underneath The Victim Label Lies Anger
It may not be intentional, but somewhere along the way, some people adopt the fact that their victimhood gives them an excuse to remain trapped. “As long as I am a victim, I have a reason to wallow in sadness and self-pity.” No one wants…
Missing The Moment While Still Living It
Bittersweet, a taste we are all familiar with when we face changes in life. It’s the feeling of excitement what lays ahead mixed with sadness about what must be left behind. Everything has its inevitable opposites in life and they go hand in hand –…
Better Odds Await The Risk Taker
Life just keeps presenting us with tough choices. Should I accept this new job? Should I ask her out? Should I tell him how I feel? Should I start my own business? Should we launch this month? Should I travel alone? Should I post this…
My Awkward Issue With Eye Contact
Of all awkward moments in my life, maintaining eye contact is certainly in the top three. There, I said it! I used to find eye contact extremely awkward in a conversation. Today, it still can be. The issue is: Too much eye contact, then people…
Happiness Is Just Around Your Expectations
Lately, have you caught yourself having expectations from others whenever a plan or appointment has been made? Did it turn out the way you wanted it? Are you disappointed with people because they don’t do what they say? Do you secretly expect others to react…
Why I’m A Change Enthusiast
I didn’t always like changes. As a matter of fact, I was afraid of it and I hated it. For the longest time, change has been this word that leaves an ominous aftertaste and I couldn’t figure out why. And I’m not the only one….
When Stress Leads To The Cookie Jar
Emotional eating, who among us hasn’t reached for a bag of chips after an exhausting day at work or a jar of cookies during a painful breakup? Emotional eating can be defined as eating salty, fatty, or sugary foods to calm negative emotions. It’s a…
