Anyone who leaves an impression on us, good or bad, is a reflection of ourselves. If we’re open to learning from these encounters by looking deep within us, we can evolve into better versions of ourselves. (Estimated reading time: 3-4 minutes) “The outer world, and everyone in it, is just a mirror of our inner…
Archives for 2019
5 Signs That You’re Too Hard on Yourself
In a world that’s obsessed with perfection, it can be easy to be critical of ourselves and judge ourselves to not measuring up. The way to become more accepting is to realize that as human we are fallible and there’s nothing wrong with and that our worth is determined by us. Begin shifting toward a…
Don’t Judge a Book By Its Cover. Here’s Why.
We’ve all heard the saying, “don’t judge a book by it’s cover.” It alludes to our tendency to evaluate those we encounter based on what we see on the surface. This is the equivalent of judging the book by its cover, without bothering to browse through its contents. While appearance is an integral piece of…
What to Do When You Feel Stuck in Negative Thoughts
Everyone gets stuck in a negative thought loop at some point in time. But if don’t know how to deal with it, getting stuck in negative thoughts can be debilitating and distressing and it can prevent us from moving forward with our life. Learn four ways you make the shift to a positive and balanced mindset. (Estimated…
Why There’s No Such Thing as The Perfect Partner
When it comes to intimate relationships we’re all on a quest to find our perfect match. There’s only one problem with that – the perfect partner does not exist. We stand a better chance of finding someone wonderful if we set the right expectations and get clear on the traits that are important to us…
The Difference Between Confidence and Arrogance
It’s easy to mistake arrogance for confidence. Both appear very similar on the surface. The truth is that confidence has absolutely nothing to do with a person’s financial worth, status, or looks. Real confidence comes from high self-worth and a focus on the value we offer others, and not from the attention we receive from…
Why The Natural World Humbles Us
Every time we’re out in nature, we’re reminded of it’s beauty. Whether we watch a sunset or hike up a mountain, we realize our small yet significant place in the larger scheme of things. Not only does spending time in the natural world humble us, but it motivates us to contribute towards the improvement of…
5 Time Wasters You Should Avoid to be Successful
There may be things that you’re doing during your day that’s making you feel productive, when it’s actually soaking up your time. Like the sand grains inside a hourglass, your precious moments slowly slip away as you waste time on these tasks. But time is limited and we need to be mindful of how we…
3 Lessons I’ve Learned from the Five Love Languages
According to Dr. Gary Chapman, author of “The Five Love Languages”, people experience love differently and speak different “love languages”. We all have our own love language that describes the way we feel loved and appreciated, and it’s highly possible that our loved one’s experience love differently. Learning about the languages can lead to a…
How to be Grateful for Your Life without Getting Too Complacent
We all know how to be grateful but can we do it in a way that does not conflict with our need for progress? While gratitude is a practice that can lead to abundance and inner peace, too much of it can work against us. Find out how to create that create just the right…