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…
4 Lessons from the Most Benevolent Leaders of History
Conscious and heart-centered leadership is needed now more than ever to deal with all the pressing global issues we face a species. We need to move away from fear-based devices like armies and firearms, to ones that are rooted in compassion and wisdom, like negotiation, collaboration, and cooperation. These four lessons from benevolent leaders of…
The Difference between Love and Infatuation
In the beginning stages of any romance, you’re totally smitten. That’s why many people find it hard to tell if they are in love or merely infatuated with a person. Both love and infatuation appear to be relatively similar, and it’s easy to get confused. If you’re unsure about whether you’re in love or infatuated…