Self-care is an essential part of well-being. Your co-workers, spouse, kids, family, friends beg you to take a day and re-energize, but you just don’t know what to do with that time. Everyone has a different idea of what it means to take a self-care day. Therefore, you must listen to your body and mind. … Read more
I think you’ll agree with me on this that the real heroes in our lives don’t have superpowers and don’t wear cool costumes. Instead, we most likely have a parent who does everything to make sure we are raised right and have a good life. It could be a group of strangers who offered a … Read more
Everyone has deep, dark parts of their psyche, whether they admit it or not. It’s a small fragment of all that makes us human. Many people shove these pesky, stigmatized shadows into the deepest corners of who they are, hoping no one else will notice them. Other people learn how to do shadow work to … Read more
Need a confidence boost? In addition to doing some of the confidence-building exercises found in this post, listening to the songs about confidence featured in today’s article can help unleash your personal power so you can overcome any obstacles in your way. Confidence isn’t something you are born with. Like any attitude, confidence can be … Read more
Do you think that your parents knew exactly how to raise you, what skills to give you or how to teach you? Probably not… mine certainly weren’t perfect. Most parents lack the know-how of raising a well-adjusted child and you may lack life skills like confidence, self-belief and forgiveness as a result of it. Think … Read more
Imagine sitting in an office building waiting for an appointment. You hear the shuffling of feet as several people walk down the hallways. Many walk by you with their heads down or quickly look your way and nod as they pass you by. Others seem very shy and a bit reserved. Then, all of a … Read more
Have you ever found a song that echoes your deepest insecurities? Songs about insecurity are more than just entertainment; they reflect our deepest struggles. They allow us to feel understood and less alone, offering a rhythm to our internal chaos. These tunes can also be a soothing balm, helping us find peace, happiness, and a … Read more
My 36-year-old daughter never learned how to stop oversharing. One day, she ventured out into the freezing cold in her Chewbacca pajamas to help her husband bring firewood inside. She slipped on ice, fell, screamed, “Wookiee down!” and shared it to social media. The following day, she arrived at work to be inundated with dozens … Read more
Ever look at other people and just feel … small? No matter what they are doing, you feel like you can’t do it as well as they do. You have had a feeling like you’re a one-legged man in a butt-kicking contest, and you can only kick your own butt. In medical terms, it’s known … Read more
What’s your first instinct when facing a problem? If you’re like me, your first thought is to run… or avoid it at all costs. And while that’s a natural response, it’s not always the best response. In fact, dealing with problems makes you a stronger version of yourself. I promise. So, in this article, I’ll … Read more