They say it takes two to tango—but it also takes two to have an argument. Psychologists believe that having conflicts is healthy for all types of relationships. This is because of the resolution that comes afterwards. You get to settle your differences and open your minds to accept other perspectives. Resolving conflicts enhances your ability … Read more
Sadness is inevitable—it is one of those things that make us human. Being sad is a natural reaction to anything that causes us pain, disappointment, or suffering. So how do we cope with sadness? How do we make ourselves feel a little less unhappy in times of distress? The answer is to do things that … Read more
“Life sucks!” You will often hear people saying this when everything is crumbling down around them. Sometimes life does suck—but those times eventually pass, and we’d like to think that life is more of a roller coaster than a pit of despair. After all, there are also times when life is magical. In this article, … Read more
Have you ever thought about what is making your life so complicated? Several things can make life difficult, and one of them is living lavishly. We end up having to do more because we keep on wanting more. Did you know that one of the keys to happiness is living simply? When you have less … Read more
If you’re someone who likes to plan your future, be it for the next 30 seconds or the next 30 years, you might find the idea of fate a bit airy fairy. It’s often said alongside terms such as ‘What will be, will be’ or ‘Let’s just let fate decide’. And it probably feels like … Read more
If you have an opinion outside of the norm, people presume you’re argumentative. And if you’re driven by happiness rather than money, people insist that you’re just work-shy, and can’t be bothered to chase the big bucks. In fact, if you have any kind of aspirations that move you away from conventional living, people judge … Read more
Courage and vulnerability—are these two character traits related? Is it possible to be courageous and vulnerable at the same time? Brené Brown believes that one has to learn to be vulnerable before reaching the highest peak of courageousness and bravery. In her words, “You have to embrace the suck; courage over comfort.” This post is … Read more
If there is one thing that we all want out of life, it’s to be happy. Not just OK, or getting by. But completely and utterly happy. It’s the reason why we change our jobs. Get our hair done. Go out for dinner. Buy a new phone, a puppy, a holiday… It’s all in aid … Read more
How do we remain grounded in the now when life is falling apart? Today’s post is a collection of quotes from a Buddhist nun who is one of the most influential modern teachers of spirituality — Pema Chödrön. Pema Chödrön was born in New York City, in 1936, as Deirdre Blomfield-Brown. In the 1970’s, she … Read more
Have you been feeling a little down or out of luck lately? Or maybe you are looking for words that can inspire you and give you some motivation? There will always be those times when you feel like the whole world is against you. People seem to not care about your feelings and endeavors, and … Read more