Need a little “pick me up”? Want to inspire others and help them feel a bit better. See our posts about featuring words of encouragement to help yourself and others feel batter.
Words like sobriety and addiction tend to conjure up extreme images, like people slumped in dark alleys or staggering around yelling and throwing bottles. So it can be surprising for some to realize how common and how diverse addictions are. A survey of all the different ways we can get hooked into destructive living uncovers … Read more
Since childhood, I remember getting praise for my art, intellect, and my smile. While I still love compliments, they felt extra special in childhood and adolescence. Getting praise from adults for my artwork encouraged me to pursue my dreams further. Every time my art teachers, mother, or anyone else praised or gave constructive art feedback, it nurtured … Read more
One of the greatest feelings in the world is having a wealth of opportunity right in front of you, and on top of that, having those closest to you rooting for you to succeed. Nervousness and anxiety can fill our hearts and minds when going to a job interview. So, to have such a cheering section … Read more
Just like women, men need emotional support too. Perhaps the only difference is that women are more vocal about their emotions and what they think would make them feel happier and better. But just because men don’t articulate their emotions like women, they still need to be encouraged and cheered on. Men feel pain and … Read more
Do you know someone close to retiring? Retirement is an exciting milestone that gives people freedom from certain responsibilities after a long career. However, many people have mixed feelings about retirement as well. Why is that? Well, a lot of retirees feel overwhelmed with their newfound freedom. After working a 9-5 for decades of their … Read more
Over the years, women have proven that they are a unique, exceptional species. They have succeeded in politics, career growth, personal development, and every other aspect of life. This post aims to inspire more women to continue this fight—to prove to the world that they are intense, phenomenal, and extraordinary. We share with you words … Read more
When I was a kid, my 4th and 5th grade teacher Ms. Simms, made the class memorize a poem called “Determination” by an unknown author. We had to recite this poem daily in class and one of the lines goes, “Whatever I want to be I will be it”, ” When I am in a … Read more
“Motherhood is the exquisite inconvenience of being another person’s everything.” —Unknown. Motherhood is love and selflessness in its purest form. A mother loves so hard and sacrifices so much to ensure her children are taken care of. Many moms make sure their children always have the latest and the best of everything… while they are still … Read more
Losing a job can be a terrifying thing. Thoughts about how to pay the rent or mortgage or put food on the table add pressure. A person who is the family’s sole source of income can feel even more overwhelmed. Added to this stress is the feeling of failure that many experiences, even if the … Read more
Have you ever searched for the perfect words to say to offer encouragement to someone recovering from surgery? Recovering from surgery can be a difficult process. And as a caring person, you want to be a source of positivity and support… but are desperately afraid to say the wrong things or offer them more “cookie … Read more