Endings are never easy, but we have what it takes to learn how to move on to write a new chapter in life. Knowing how to process feelings of loss and taking steps to prepare for new phases will ensure you make the most out of every stage of your life. (Estimated reading time: 5…
Archives for 2015
How to Discover Your Talents
All of us are talented in our own ways. With the right attitude and by taking the time to reflect, we can discover our gifts and use them effectively. (Estimated reading time: 3 minutes) “Doing easily what others find difficult is talent; doing what is impossible with talent is genius.” — Henri Frederic Amiel One…
How to Trust in the Timing of Your Life
It can be tough to trust in the timing of your life when nothing seems to be moving around you. Observing nature can inspire us to slow down and have patience in the process. These four tips that will help us get comfortable with the pace of the events in our life. (Estimated reading time:…
The Importance of Setting Healthy Boundaries in Relationships
Setting healthy boundaries is the key to maintaining relationships where we can get our needs met and stay true to our identity. These four tips will help you develop a balanced approach to creating healthy boundaries. (Estimated reading time: 3-4 minutes) “Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when…
How to Create More Magic in Your Life
Magic is a feeling that adds depth, texture and wonder. Learn how to create magic in your everyday life by tapping into fond memories and engaging in activities that you once enjoyed as a kid. (Estimated reading time: 4 minutes) “All you need is a little faith, trust, and pixie dust.” — Peter Pan Do…
Why There’s No Such Thing as the Perfect Choice
A lot of us feel the pressure of making the perfect choice, when it really does not exist. What we should do instead is find choices that align with our values and be open to learning from whatever outcome we get. These five guideposts will make the process easier. (Estimated reading time: 4 minutes) “Where…
How to Develop Partnerships That Boost Your Success
Having the right partners can boost your success but ones can drain you and bring you down. Learn how to develop partnerships that will benefit you and contribute to your growth. (Estimated reading time: 4-5 minutes) “It’s not where you go, it’s who you meet along the way.” — The Wizard of Oz One of…
Essential Steps to Stay Centered When Facing Adversity
Our instinctual response to problems is to stress out and worry. Yet there is a better way to respond when facing adversity, and that involves centering ourselves and asking the right questions. (Estimated reading time: 4 minutes) “In bad times and good, I have never lost my sense of zest for life.” — Walt Disney…
Why Expressing Your Creativity is Critical to Your Happiness
Creativity is not limited to traditional artistic professions. We all possess rich imaginations that we can tap into to birth original ideas. Expressing your creativity will not only make you a happier person but it will open new possibilities for growth and contribution. (Estimated reading time: 4 minutes) “Out of the bliss comes magic, wonderment…
The Pessimists Guide to Feeling Inspired
Chronic pessimism can cause us to miss out on life opportunities. It can also cause anxiety, stress and sadness. In this pessimists guide to feeling inspired you’ll learn how to begin changing to an empowering outlook by shifting your beliefs and thought patterns. (Estimated reading time: 5-6 minutes) “The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity….