Our gut feelings often influence our decision-making. They provide a shortcut to making decisions in a world where we’re bombarded with choices. Your intuition is usually a reliable source of guidance but there are certain condition under which your intuition may not always be right. Before you trust your gut, check to see if you…
4 Key Differences Between Happiness and Joy
Joy and happiness are often confused with each other because they seem similar on the surface. However, there a several distinctions that between the two emotions. Learn the four key difference between happiness and joy and how you can make joy a permanent state of being. (Estimated reading time: 5-6 minutes) “Let your joy be…
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…
The Importance of Balancing Your Emotions with Logic
As emotionally driven creatures, it can be a challenge to balance our emotions with logic. Our emotional self tends to dominate, and it can often feel like we have no control over it. Balancing your emotions with logic is one of the most important life skills to learn because of the far reaching impact it…
The Difference Between Intelligence and Wisdom
People often confuse intelligence and wisdom. While intelligence can open doors for us in life, it cannot bring the peace, balance and sense of morality that comes from having wisdom. Learning the four key differences between intelligence and wisdom will make it easier for you to figure out the exact steps you need to take…
5 Reasons Why Failing Does Not Make You a Failure
Failing can take a heavy toll on our self-esteem. Not achieving our desired outcome can make us feel like we’re not good enough, and give up on our dreams. If we can detach from our failures, and not see them as a reflection as our capabilities but as clues that can help us improve, we…
Why the Truth Will Always Set You Free
Sometimes the reality of our life can get unpleasant and we feel tempted to ignore or deny it. This can lead to all kinds of problems, big and small. The only way to get ahead in life is to face reality head on and take action on what we know. The truth will always set…
5 Things You Should Not Compromise On
Compromise is a part of life. It’s what helps us get along with others and deal with situations where we don’t get the exact outcome that we want. But there some things that should not be compromise on. This post covers on those values and ideals that you should hold on to no matter what….
Why the Grass is Not Always Greener on the Other Side
At certain points in our life, we have dreamed about being someone else and living in different circumstances. While it’s healthy to have aspirations that inspire us to take and action and improve ourselves, it becomes a problem if we get stuck there. and experience dissatisfaction. Learn why grass is not always greener on the…
How to Be Giving Without Sacrificing Your Needs
As a culture, we’re taught that giving is a virtue that we must cultivate. This makes sense given that we are social creatures who depend on each other for love and sustenance. However, it’s important to know where to draw the line. Keep an eye out for these four signs that you’re overgiving and what…