“Grape or Fruit punch? Chocolate or vanilla? Pizza or McDonalds?” These were some of my favorite “this or that” questions to answer as a kid. And I still love any question about food! Today, if someone asked me “Star Trek or Star Wars”… it would be a tough answer, but I usually have to pick … Read more
Have you hit a wall? Perhaps you feel like life is just a case of the same challenges, different day, right? Well, you aren’t alone. We all reach that point of feeling like our lives have no purpose, until we find a motto to live by. Your personal motto is your Holy Grail, and it … Read more
It’s no mistake that some of the most life-changing and trailblazing individuals in modern history were people of humility. Mother Theresa, Reverend Billy Graham, and Nelson Mandela are a few great names that come to mind. Though humility opened the door for their notoriety, these people used their influence and resources to benefit others. Humble … Read more
Suffering a stroke can be a frightening experience for anyone. Being confronted with physical changes and long-term health challenges is often distressing for survivors. The person you’re seeking to encourage in this case may be your spouse, family member, friend, or patient. In my case, the individual was a perfect stranger. I hope what I said … Read more
At our recent family reunion, I was totally caught off guard by my cousin, who had always been a dear friend. She acted strangely toward me, and I began wondering if she harbored a secret animosity and was trying to hide that she really didn’t like me anymore. With my aunt Lisa, who had never … Read more
Society likes to place all of us in boxes, and not all boxes are seen as acceptable, making you doubt your self-worth, your identity, and so much more when you don’t belong in the socially acceptable boxes. Remaining single is one of these boxes… and if you aren’t in a relationship (at this moment or … Read more
Are you an extroverted, intuitive, and very cerebral person who loves to take in all the stimuli of the world? Chances are that you’re an ENTP personality type of person. You are unusual among your peers, and you always jump at the chance to debate issues you become aware of, even though you tend to … Read more
Teaching self-awareness to kids and young students is essential and a must. Self-awareness forms part of social emotional learning (SEL), which teaches kids various skills… like self-control and interpersonal skills. Lessons such as these set them up for success in life, school, work, and beyond. Research into SEL found that students were almost 50% less … Read more
In the competitive world that we live in, it’s not unusual to see people “doing what they have to do” to get ahead. Many in our society focus on whose light shines the brightest and who is standing the tallest. Desiring to appear better than anyone else and be seen, recognized, and admired. But … Read more
Annoying people are so annoying, right? Well, what if you are the one annoying others? Maybe you are self-centered, just focused on your needs and desires? Or do you constantly interrupt others? Or do you just bug people in so many other ways? If people avoid you, have told you directly that you are an … Read more