Many of us were raised to believe that once your past your 20s, everything goes downhill. Responsibilities pile up and our possibilities and options shrink. Find out why this is far from the truth and why you can look forward to in your life beyond your 20s. (Estimated reading time: 6 minutes) “Youth is wasted…
What Your Emotions are Really Trying to Tell You
Many of us are not taught about how to understand our emotions. Yet this ability is one of the most crucial skills when it comes to our mental health and decision making abilities. Understanding what your emotions are trying to tell you is crucial to your emotional health. This post offers a simple process for…
5 Simple Steps to Reading People
When you master the art of reading people you become a better communicator and a stronger judge of character. However, not many of us know what we should focus on and how to avoid deception. Become a master at reading people with these five steps. (Estimated reading time: 5 minutes) “To know what people really…
The Art of Cultivating Healthy Expectations From Life
Cultivating healthy expectations from life plays a vital role in our happiness. The key to doing it successfully is to find that sweet spot of setting expectations that are challenging, but aren’t so high that they seem unreachable and unrealistic. Learn the skills and mindsets to master the art of cultivating healthy expectations. (Estimated reading…
Why We Are More Similar Than Different
While we humans are different in many ways, at our core we are all the same. When we discover that we are more similar than we are different, we’re more likely to reach a place of understanding and resolution. Learn the seven commonalities you share with others. (Estimated reading time: 3 minutes) I was seated…
The Right Way of Being a Perfectionist
Perfectionist tendencies that are left unchecked is unhealthy. Yet, having high aspirations can propel us to perform our best. We can achieve a lot if we can moderate our perfectionist tendencies. Learn five ways to tap into the positive aspects of perfectionism. (Estimated reading time: 5 minutes) “People call me a perfectionist, but I’m not….
Why I Believe That Everything Happens For a Reason
We’ve all heard the saying that everything happens for a reason. Some believe it because they see their lives orchestrated by a benevolent higher force, while other’s don’t. They see the universe as an impersonal and random place. You can learn where you stand by doing some self-reflection. (Estimated reading time: 4 minutes) “In all…
The Healing Power of Music and How to Use It
Every culture has developed it’s own expressions of music which resulted in countless varieties of musical genres and instruments. This goes to show how integral it is to human nature. Learn about the healing power of music and how you can creatively incorporate it into your lifestyle so that you can enjoy the benefits. (Estimated…
5 Signs That You Have Truly Forgiven
Forgiveness is not an easy process for many. It often takes effort and time to get to a place where we can let of the hurt and move on. But how you know if you have truly forgiven someone? This post describes five signs that indicate whether you’ve reached this state. (Estimated reading time: 5…
5 Important Life Lessons We Can Learn From Politics
Over the course of human history, we’ve been under all types of political regimes. If we can focus on the rulers who did good in their terms and who were beacons of hope and inspiration, we can learn from politics and become stronger leaders in our own lives. (Estimated reading time: 5 minutes) “Politics is…