I really wanted to enter our local pie bake off competition because everyone always drools over my cherry pie. But, at the last minute, I decided not to enter. I won’t win in any case, so what’s the point? Similar thoughts kept running through my mind, preventing me from taking a chance. Has this happened to … Read more
Stress can have a major negative impact on our health. In fact, whenever stressful situations happen, it affects our mind, our energy, and our general behavior. But oftentimes we forget that stress has a deeper influence on our body and the subconscious mind. And one negative consequence of it is the excessive jaw clenching from … Read more
Looking for some cheap hobbies that you can begin exploring today? Believe it or not, hobbies make us healthy—physically, mentally, and even emotionally. In addition to having something to do in your spare time, you also have an opportunity to release your stress and increase brain activity. Hobbies don’t need to be expensive. You can … Read more
The personality, a glimpse into a person’s inner workings, is highly irresistible. It can answer all sorts of burning questions about motivation, reactions and even food preferences. Most people have heard of Type A and B personalities, but how much do you know about the Type C personality? Categorizing oneself or others has a very … Read more
When people think about coloring books, they usually think about things that are meant for small children. In reality, there is nothing wrong with being creative, regardless of how old you are. Therefore, there are numerous benefits of adult coloring as well. In fact, if you build the “coloring habit,” then it can reduce your … Read more
October brings the spooky holiday of Halloween, when ghosts and goblins, trick or treat, and pumpkins are carved. Monsters, ghouls and vampires sneak out of the shadows and scare us as we jump in our seats and scream at the screen. Thankfully, those diabolical creatures of terror live in the world of fiction, even as … Read more
If you want a better life, learn the Optimist Creed! Okay, maybe that statement is a bit hyperbolic. The optimist’s creed is a great guide for both greater success and happiness in life. But you can be an optimist and never have even heard of the optimist’s creed. The creed itself is just a nice … Read more
Water Works. Colonel Mustard. Boardwalk. Mrs. Peacock. Checkmate. If all of these things ring a familiar bell for you, you probably grew up playing board games. And I’m willing to bet that you have fond memories of playing these games with your friends and family after a long day on the beach or in the … Read more
Are you looking for the right self-discovery questions to use as journal prompts? Journaling is one of the most powerful ways to understand yourself. It connects you to your inner core, helping you determine what you really want and what you actually need in life. One good way to do journaling right is by answering … Read more
You probably have a lot of stuff laying around the house that you don’t need, right? Take it from a guy that just made the move from Colorado to Tennessee, we all have things that we could get rid of. But why do we accumulate so much stuff in the first place? Well, it’s our … Read more