Most of us are familiar with hedonic happiness – the type that’s derived from pleasure and enjoyment. While hedonism might make you feel good temporarily, it won’t change a reality that you’re not happy with. To create the type of happiness that’s enduring, you need to balance hedonic with eudaimonic happiness – the type of…
Love Takes Courage: How to Deal with Fear of Vulnerability
Courage is a product of the heart. It refers to the ability to be comfortable with uncertainty and grapple with the unknown. Nowhere is our courage tested more than in the realm of intimate connections. That’s why one of the bravest things we can do is to love another and receive their love in return….
How to Use the Hero’s Journey to Discover Your Purpose
The hero’s journey has been a source of inspiration for writers across music, film, literature, and video games. A hero who goes off on an adventure to find himself, where he learns lessons as he walks into peril and faces challenges, ultimately coming home victorious. The hero will return with newfound knowledge that touches on…
Gender Bias and Discrimination: What it is and How it Can Be Avoided
Living in a world where men dominate in positions of power, the rules aren’t always made to support the growth and progress of women. Establishing gender equality will have dramatic benefits and lead to improvements in both family life and the wider community. Find out how gender bias and discrimination impact girls and women from…
How Structure Can Create More Freedom in Your Schedule
Structure doesn’t mean that you must always be on the go and adhere to a rigid timetable. When done correctly, building structure can create freedom in your schedule. It allows you to fully invest and be present in what you do. By making these gradual, incremental tweaks to your lifestyle, you can liberate yourself from…
How to Spot a Narcissist: Red Flags to Watch Out for and Ways to Cope
Narcissism is the term used to describe a lack of empathy, self-centeredness, and an exaggerated sense of self-importance. The everyday narcissist can be found lurking in our neighborhoods, offices, family gatherings, and in dating apps. While it’s hard to see through the façade of a narcissist because of their charisma, we can avoid getting into…
Fixed vs. Growth Mindset: How Your Thoughts Impact Your Life
Our mindset determines our attitude. It’s the perceptual lens through which we see everything in our lives. As adults, we’re free to shape our minds in ways that serve our growth and purpose. A growth mindset is rooted in curiosity and positive anticipation. A fixed mindset, on the other hand, is based on fear and…
Why You Don’t Need to be in Power to Change the World
No matter how committed we are to changing the world, we can’t make progress unless we believe that we have the power to do so. You don’t need to be famous or a trailblazer to make a difference. There are many ways to contribute, no matter what profession you’re in. You’ll find inspiration in these…
5 Distractions That are Stopping You from Being Successful
With the rise of digital technology, we’re surrounded by endless sources of distraction. Giving in to distractions once in a while is normal, but if it becomes a habit, we lose the focus and drive to meet our goals. Knowing how to manage the distractions that are stopping you from being successful will set you…
The One that Got Away: Finding Love after Loss
The one that got away is that special love with whom you had to part with because circumstances and timing were not favorable for the relationship to blossom. As time goes by, you wonder what you and that person could have had. While most of us find it easy to move on, a few of…