Sometimes, while walking my dog in our neighborhood, I catch a glimpse of something in my peripheral vision that startles me. I stop and look around, seeing only my shadow on the ground. I scoff at the metaphors in my mind. After I learned about shadow work prompts and my “shadow self,” I began to … Read more
When you have a bad attitude (permanently, or more often than not), there’s no way that you are happy and enjoying your life. My friend Andrea has a poor attitude and an aptitude for finding a problem when there’s a solution or a gray cloud when most people would focus on the silver lining. Andrea’s … Read more
Are you someone who is prone to purchasing the shiny object in the window? If so, you may have a shopping addiction. Addictions come in many shapes and forms. When people think about addiction, they usually think about smoking, drinking, sex, and gambling. At the same time, there are other types of addiction that can … Read more
Insecurities… we all have them. And if you try and say that you don’t, then you’re insecure about what people will think if they were to find out that you do have insecurities. Honestly, our fears over how people view us is really what most – if not all – of our biggest insecurity (or … Read more
Until your music career takes off you need to find a way to live. Food and a place to live can’t be bought with mere passion. Yet you need to find a way to keep that passion for music alive and be able to act on opportunity when it arrives. That’s why you need a … Read more
Decluttering and looking for somewhere to donate your old books? Decluttering is one of the many ways to straighten out and organize your life. Recent research indicates that it can relieve your stress and increase your happiness immensely. But when decluttering, one of the hardest things to get rid of can be old books. It … Read more
Your child attends school and participates in extracurricular activities. On the surface, things seem normal. But lately, you’ve noticed they’re shying away from challenging situations. Or staying to themselves. And, as a parent (or educator), you can’t help but think they’re struggling with low confidence. So how can you give them a boost? There are … Read more
When the waiter brings your meal and says “Enjoy,” do you reply with a “You too?” (Even though they aren’t sitting down at your table to share your food.) Or what about when your coworker says they are stepping out to visit the restroom? Do you say something like “Can I come with you?” (Because … Read more
Are you tired of teaching? Or do you want to go in a different direction in life? If you’ve decided to leave teaching, then you’re probably wondering what your next step is. Finding a job that suits your interests and talents changes your sense of personal fulfillment. But it can be challenging to figure out … Read more
If you’re an INFP personality type (i.e. someone who has the introversion, intuition, feeling and perception qualities), then you might struggle to think of a career that allows you to show just how compassionate and creative you are. Your chosen career should also be one that doesn’t drain your introverted nature. Keep in mind that … Read more