Forest Bathing: How to Relieve Stress in Nurturing Nature

Forest Bathing: How to Relieve Stress in Nurturing Nature

We’ve just gotten past arguably the most hectic time of year (And sometimes, the most stressful!). It’s not uncommon to be feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or searching for a little chunk…

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Hilarious and Cute Sayings That Will Make You Laugh

Sisters often share a bond that’s like no other. Filled with love. Lots of laughter. And plenty of teasing, snarkiness and clothes borrowing that no one else can get away…

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120 Funny Quotes About Aging and Getting Older That Will Make You Laugh

Getting older is inevitable. I know, at 45 I’m starting to feel it in new and unexpected places a bit too often. And in today’s post I’d like to share…

Do You Struggle With Rest Guilt? What it Is & Where it Comes From

Do You Struggle With Rest Guilt? What it Is & Where it Comes From

For many people, rest doesn’t feel relaxing. It feels uncomfortable. Irritating. Even anxiety-producing. You sit down to take a break and suddenly your mind fills with thoughts about what you…

Positively Uplifting Stories | February 9 2026

Positively Uplifting Stories | February 9 2026

Welcome to a new edition of uplifting stories! Stories of kindness abound in this space. Tune in whenever you need a dose of goodness and positivity. “There are two ways…

How Are You Dealing With Stress? Learning Your Coping Style Can Help

How Are You Dealing With Stress? Learning Your Coping Style Can Help

Most people don’t wake up one day and choose perfectionism, emotional distance, or people-pleasing. These patterns form much earlier, long before we have language for them, as quiet solutions to…

Why Self-Parentified Adults Struggle with Healthy Relationships

Why Self-Parentified Adults Struggle with Healthy Relationships

You’re independent and capable. You’ve built a life that works, and you don’t need anyone to hold your hand through it. So why do relationships feel so exhausting? Maybe you’re…

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Cute and Meaningful Sayings to Help You Express Your Love

Sisters are special. Often our first friends. Partners in crime. And they tend to somehow know us better than anyone else. So in today’s post I want to celebrate that…

Preventing Burnout: 5 Small Ways to Boost Your Energy

Preventing Burnout: 5 Small Ways to Boost Your Energy

I don’t know about you, but this is the time of year where I feel like I can actually slow down and catch my breath. The start of a new…

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Powerful Sayings on Work, Life and Dreams

Sometimes it’s not easy to stay focused on your goal or dream. To keep taking those steps forward each day despite setbacks, mistakes and motivation that goes up and down….

Release Your Guilt: 8 Practical Ways to Stop Feeling Bad

Release Your Guilt: 8 Practical Ways to Stop Feeling Bad

Whether we’ve hurt someone’s feelings or made a major mistake, feeling guilty usually means we feel responsible for something going wrong. Yet, this isn’t the only reason guilt happens.  Sometimes,…

10 Powerful Ways You Can Start to Overcome Self-Doubt

10 Powerful Ways You Can Start to Overcome Self-Doubt

“Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.” – Suzy Kassem Do you ever feel highly motivated and set some goals in that exact moment? But, before you start working…

Memory Problems? 9 Tips to Help You Remember Better

Memory Problems? 9 Tips to Help You Remember Better

For some people, remembering things doesn’t come as easy as it does for others. Whether it’s because they’ve got too much going on in their minds, or perhaps they’re simply…

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101 Short March Quotes for a Positive, Happy and Motivated Month

It’s been a long and cold winter, but March is finally here. With the promise of brighter days and fresh starts. It’s a month with one foot in the cold…

Are You Abandoning Yourself? This is Why You Feel So Drained in Your Relationships

Are You Abandoning Yourself? This is Why You Feel So Drained in Your Relationships

There’s a quiet kind of burnout no one talks about. It doesn’t come from late nights or long hours. It doesn’t leave scorch marks or loud exits. It comes from…

Positively Uplifting Stories | February 2 2026

Positively Uplifting Stories | February 2 2026

Things can change at any moment. What seems out of reach today may soon arrive in your life effortlessly. Support can come from unexpected sources, and new opportunities can open…

5 Negative Thoughts That Could Be Sabotaging Your Dreams

5 Negative Thoughts That Could Be Sabotaging Your Dreams

As human beings, we are blessed with the incredible ability to dream. Our dreams ignite our passions, give us purpose, and propel us forward on the path to success. However,…

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82 Funny March Quotes for Laughs, Less Stress and a Hilarious Start to Spring

March has begun. It’s a time of waiting for the winter to truly be over while enduring regular freezing setbacks. But it’s also a time when the hope of spring…

10 Common Statements Narcissists Use: What Do They Actually Mean?

10 Common Statements Narcissists Use: What Do They Actually Mean?

If you’ve ever had an interaction with a narcissist, you know how these people make everything about them.  They might start off as sweet and charming, but over time, you…

5 Ways to Fall in Love With Yourself Again After a Breakup

5 Ways to Fall in Love With Yourself Again After a Breakup

“How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you.” – Rupi Kaur When in a relationship, we get so used to having someone love us that we…

Are You Your Own Parent? 7 Signs You've Been Self-Parenting Since Childhood

Are You Your Own Parent? 7 Signs You've Been Self-Parenting Since Childhood

Some kids grow up with parents who guide, comfort, and help them make sense of the world. And some kids? They figure it out on their own. If you were…

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Relatable, Powerful and Heartfelt Sayings

Sometimes a few words can say more than pages and pages of them and capture exactly how you’re deep down feeling. And in today’s post I want to share sayings…

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110 Short Quotes That Hit Different and Make You Think

Some quotes just hit different. They cut through the noise and all the scrolling. Make you stop and actually think about your own life and what you want to do…

7 Ways to Reignite Your Inspiration When You Have None

7 Ways to Reignite Your Inspiration When You Have None

It’s totally normal to feel uninspired at different times in your life. And sometimes you find yourself in a season of rest, low energy or just sort of…being.  But when…

Positively Uplifting Stories | January 26 2026

Positively Uplifting Stories | January 26 2026

From small moments of joy to major celebrations, we bring you inspiring stories from around the world to brighten your week. This is your reminder to take a moment to…

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120 Pain Quotes to Help You Hope, Heal and Grow Stronger

Pain is something we all face from time to time (no matter how much we want to avoid it). It can make you feel alone. And like life will never…

7 Secret Habits of Very Content and Satisfied People

7 Secret Habits of Very Content and Satisfied People

If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion. – the Dalai Lama What’s the secret to happiness? Depending on who you…

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Motivational, Kind and Positive Sayings

We all have those days at work when things just feel tough. When we need some extra encouragement to keep moving forward. So in today’s post I want to share…

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71 Printable Valentine’s Day Coloring Pages for Adults

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Have you decided what to give to the one you love? Here is a pro tip if you are on a tight budget:…

What is Dopamine Fasting & Can it Help Your Brain Calm Down?

What is Dopamine Fasting & Can it Help Your Brain Calm Down?

In today’s world, pleasure is easy to obtain. We even get a little reward boost by simply scrolling through the apps on our phones. In fact, this is exactly what…

Are You a Highly Sensitive Person? 8 Valuable Tips to Help You Live as an HSP

Are You a Highly Sensitive Person? 8 Valuable Tips to Help You Live as an HSP

“You’re too sensitive! You feel way too much!” If you’ve ever heard that from someone, then you may be interested in learning what it really means to be a highly…

Single & Happy? 4 Opportunities to Find Contentment in Solo Living

Single & Happy? 4 Opportunities to Find Contentment in Solo Living

Navigating life single can be a challenging journey at times. For a lot of us, being single can feel really lonely. But, living independently also gives us unique opportunities to:…

Simple, 5-Minute Emotional Intelligence Micro-Practices for Your Daily Commute

Simple, 5-Minute Emotional Intelligence Micro-Practices for Your Daily Commute

Most of us aren’t using our commute for anything particularly productive. Maybe you’re scrolling through your phone, zoning out to a podcast, or mentally rehearsing that awkward conversation you’ve been…

Positively Uplifting Stories | January 19 2026

Positively Uplifting Stories | January 19 2026

Our world is filled with beautiful examples of people looking out for one another. Every week, we bring you heartwarming stories about people’s generosity, compassion, and desire to help others,…

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Hilarious Humor for Work, Life and Tired Mornings

Tuesday is an odd day. Just before hump day and still far away from the promise of Friday. It’s a day when it’s easy to feel stuck or tired, especially…

7 Tips to Help You Learn to Politely Say, “No”

7 Tips to Help You Learn to Politely Say, “No”

Have you ever had someone ask you to do something and you wanted to say “no”, but you blurted out “yes” instead? If so, you’re not alone. Many people have…

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Beautiful Winter Sayings for Your Instagram and Letter Board

There’s something magical about snow. It makes the world a more quiet, beautiful and cozy place to live in. And it makes any kid – and the child that lives…

Why It’s Okay Not To Be Okay: You Shouldn't Hide Your Feelings

Why It’s Okay Not To Be Okay: You Shouldn't Hide Your Feelings

Most times we’re okay, or generally comfortable, but sometimes we’re not. Sometimes it feels like life threw a brick at you and it landed between your eyes. Other times it’s…

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101 Funny Sunday Quotes for a Hilarious, Happy and Less Stressful Day

Sunday is here. A time to relax, renew and recharge before the work week starts again. So to help you with that I’d like to share 101 of the most…

30 New Hobbies List: Lower Stress & Boost Your Confidence

30 New Hobbies List: Lower Stress & Boost Your Confidence

Hobbies aren’t just something to do to fill time. They can: foster creativity help you make new friends expand your mind (and your brain cells) and even improve your confidence…