“I’d rather be damned by my honesty, than caged by my lies.” – Omega Maverick We’re all aware of the importance of being honest in our dealings with others. This is an ethical principle that we’ve all been raised with and constantly encouraged to practice – and rightly so. But not many of us have…
6 Signs That You Love and Accept Yourself
“Embrace the glorious mess that you are!” – Elizabeth Gilbert The concept of self-love and acceptance has become such a ubiquitous topic in the world of self-development that it’s almost cliché to those who come across it. Most people would say, “Yes, yes… I know that I should love and accept myself”, much in the…
How to Avoid Saying and Doing Things You Will Regret
“Never let your emotions overpower your intelligence.” – Jean Houston Effective communication doesn’t necessarily require us to be eloquent orators and/or skillful writers. What matters is the clarity of our words and our ability to convey ourselves in a positive and impactful way. But like many things worth doing in life, becoming a good communicator…
Why it’s Okay if People Don’t Get You
“Sometimes people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.” –Gaynor Parke Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of watching the live-action version of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. I’ve always looked up to the main character, Belle, because of the values she represents. In case you aren’t…
Why Creativity Requires Courage
“Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties.” – Erich Fromm Go back to those times in your nursery school days when you were given blank sheets of paper and a case full of colorful crayons. If you were anything like me, you excitedly grabbed each crayon and scribbled and doodled to your heart’s…
Why Our Relationships are Our Greatest Teachers
“Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.” – Carl Jung Let’s face it – life is all about relationships. From the moment that we step out of our door, we’re immersed in them. Relationships are the connective tissue of life that links you with myriads of fellow beings around…
The True Meaning of Personal Power
“The most common way that people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any” – Alice Walker If you’re like most people, when you think of the word “power”, you’re likely to associate it with one or a combination of the following characteristics: A hefty bank account balance/a luxurious and secure lifestyle…
How to Deal with Toxic People without Losing Your Mind
“If you allow people to make more withdrawals than deposits in your life, you will be out of balance and in the negative before you know it.” – Christie Williams One of the most vivid memories I have as a little girl was watching my dad’s reactions while we walked down busy streets in big…
5 Rules to Follow When Trusting Others
“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” – Maya Angelou “Et tu, Brute?” These were the famous last words uttered by Julius Caesar, one of history’s most victorious generals and statesmen, known for his strategically planned military campaigns, which significantly expanded the Roman Empire and fortified its borders. Even a…
5 Simple Ways to Manage Nervousness
“I get nervous when I don’t get nervous. If I’m nervous, I know I’m going to have a good show.” – Beyoncé Butterflies in stomach, the jitters, bundle of nerves, the heebie-jeebies… No matter what you call it, each of these sayings capture the essence of the uncomfortable sensation that we experience when we find ourselves…
