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
“I don’t need you, I prefer you.” – Walter Riso I believe this quote sums up emotional independence perfectly. It is incredibly liberating to know that you are in control of your emotions; to spend time with someone because you want to, not because you need to. In a nutshell, emotional independence is about having … Read more
Some days, you’re forced to face obstacles that leave you feeling frustrated, upset, or even angry at the world. And for the most, there is absolutely nothing you can do to avoid them. It’s not like you purposely chose a route that had a continuous stream of red traffic signals. Nor did you wait for … Read more
Do you have an entirely different set of verbs, nouns, and pronouns that you use when you speak compared to other people? It can involve a specific range of words that have negative meanings, foul explanations, and belittling terms that you use without even thinking. If so, then you swear. Okay, so unless you’re a … Read more
A dear friend of mine, Roxanne, went through a nasty breakup recently. There were a lot of stories and rumors floating around about the events leading up to their breakup, and since then, she has taken everything very personally. If we walked into a restaurant and someone glanced at her, she would freak out and … Read more
Are you looking for inspiration on your journey for more self-mastery? Self-control is the path to fully understanding and then taking ownership of your emotions and responses to a given situation. However, self-control is a concept that can be very easily confused with self-repression. So, in today’s post, we’ll provide some self-control quotes for you … Read more
What’s driving you to find out how to be more self aware? Are you having trouble building healthy relationships due to a lack of self-awareness or is it hindering personal growth? Whenever I hear the term self-awareness, I instantly imagine a pair of internal eyes that let us see the things we miss with our human … Read more
“I don’t care what people think!” You’ve likely said that time and time again, yet you still care. Why? I’ve included different factors that could help answer the question, along with 13 powerful tips on how to not care what people think, for real. You’ll come to appreciate the tips after discovering the dangers caring too … Read more
Respect is a word that is thrown out a lot. As children, our parents were always telling us to “show respect” and “respect our elders”. As we entered our formidable school years, teachers and counselors were always preaching “respect for others”, stressing the importance of being kind to everyone… especially those who seemed lost, lonely … Read more
Humans are emotional creatures, therefore some situations or circumstances in life may bring out the worst in us. As social creatures, we are interconnected with one another. Our emotions can affect not just ourselves, but also the people around us. Take dating for example. I have been on the receiving end of someone who became … Read more