Is It Your Intuition or Your Trauma Talking? 4 Ways to Tell
You know that sudden feeling in your gut – that tight squeeze or gentle tug that says something’s up? Maybe it whispers quietly, nudging you toward or away from something,…
Positive and Funny Sayings for Students, Parents and Teachers
The first day of school will soon be here. It’s often a day of many emotions. Excitement to learn new things and meet new friends. But maybe also nervousness and…
Sympathy vs Empathy: What's the Difference?
I truly believe we need more empathy in the world. While sympathy is alright (and sometimes needed too!), empathy enhances our ability to connect to others and understand one another…
Inspirational and Funny Sayings for Kids, Parents and Teachers
The warm and free days of summer are coming to an end and it’s time to head back to school again. It’s a time of excitement and fun. But sometimes…
How Mind Reading Hurts Your Relationships & Two Approaches to Help
Believe it or not, our minds have the ability to play tricks on us, otherwise known as cognitive distortions. One such distortion is mind reading, where we make assumptions about…
Positively Uplifting Stories | June 9 2025
Trusting in the possibility of transformation gives us strength even in the midst of adversity. Even the tiniest spark of hope can lead to outcomes that change lives all around…
What Your Triggers Are Trying to Teach You About Yourself
Sometimes a trigger doesn’t come with a bang. Sometimes it’s quiet; just a sinking feeling in your chest a sudden wave of confusion a wall going up without warning Maybe…
5 Ways to Improve Your Cognitive Flexibility & Why it Matters
The most successful people aren’t necessarily the smartest. But, oftentimes, they are the most adaptable. When plans crumble, when problems arise, or when something requires a fresh perspective, they can…
Funny, Positive and Beautiful Sayings for The Last Days of Summer
August is here with plenty of hot and lazy days in the sun. But it’s also a transitional period when summer soon is coming to a close and work and…
Doing the Shadow Work: 5 Big Takeaways on Facing Your Dark Side
Shadow work has been one of the best emotional healing tools I’ve used thus far in life. I’ve had several “dark nights of the soul” that caused me intense emotional…
82 End of Summer Quotes to Celebrate and Cherish a Happy Season
The golden hues and warmth of summer is starting to fade. The first hints of autumn can barely be sensed somewhere at the horizon. The end of summer is here….
Your Sense of Self: What it is & 10 Ways You Can Develop It
How many of us become clueless when asked about ourselves? It is easy to know and understand people around us, but looking in the mirror and properly seeing ourselves might…
Positively Uplifting Stories | June 2 2025
Kindness heals and uplifts. Choose to be kind, even when it’s not easy. Embrace every opportunity to be helpful and considerate to others. We never know what someone is going…
Executive Functioning: Why It’s SO Important – Even If You Have Never Heard of It
Does this sound familiar? You’re in the midst of a busy work day – juggling multiple projects at once – but you find yourself thinking about what you’ll have for…
Brain Fog, Missed Deadlines, and Meltdowns: Let’s Talk Executive Function
Ever stare at a to-do list that somehow got longer overnight… and suddenly feel paralyzed? Or maybe you’ve walked into a room and completely forgotten why you’re there…again. The deadline…
Self-Regulation: How to Better Manage Your Reactions to Emotional Triggers
Emotional triggers used to be a real pain in my relationships. Whenever my partner said or did something that struck a nerve, I’d feel this surge of anger, like a…
Can Urge Surfing Actually Help You Change Unwanted Behavior?
“The man who overcomes his desires is braver than he who overcomes his enemies.” – Aristotle While our modern era prides itself on science and knowledge, the brain continues to…
101 Inspirational August Quotes for a Happy and Positive End to the Summer
August has arrived. With days that are still warm and sunny but also with a bittersweet end of summer in sight and autumn waiting around the corner. So in today’s…
125 Friendship Day Quotes to Help You Express Your Love and Gratitude to Your Friends
Today is Friendship Day. It’s a good time to take a pause and to appreciate those special people in your life that make it all so much more positive, fun…
How Self-Aware Are You? The 2 Types of Self-Awareness & How to Improve Yours
Ever get a bit too stuck in your own head? You think you’re right, even though everyone might be telling you you’re wrong. This might come down to a self-awareness…
Positively Uplifting Stories | May 26 2025
Every day brings with it a chance to make choices we can feel good about. Bring a little light into someone’s day, let people know they are valued, and help…
When to Push Through and When to Pause: Listening to Your Mental Health
Are you just unmotivated? Or are you heading straight toward burnout or another type of mental health crisis? Sometimes, it can be hard to differentiate between the two. But getting…
Minimalism: How Learning to Clear the Chaos Helps You Focus on What Matters
If you’re like most people, you do more hustling here and there than you truly want. However, living in a fast-paced world where hustling is just a part of everyday…
130 Short Good Morning Quotes for Work and to Start The Day in a Positive Way
Morning is here. Maybe you feel a bit sluggish. Overwhelmed by the day in front of you. Or you just need a jolt of positive energy and motivation for work…
FOMO – Why the Fear of Missing Out Can Be Hazardous to Your Mental Health
FOMO: The fear of missing out. The fear that you’ll be left behind. That you will miss a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The fear that keeps you on the edge – waiting…
Positive and Funny Sayings for Your Best Friend and Family
If you’re here then someone special in your life is likely having a birthday coming up soon. And, I know, it can be hard to find the right words for…
Triggers Aren’t Setbacks: How to Learn from Emotional Flashpoints
You’re having a decent day. Maybe even a good one. Then out of nowhere – bam – something someone says hits a nerve. Your heart races. Your mood shifts. You…
100 Funny Wedding Quotes That Will Make Everyone at the Celebration Laugh
Looking for a funny saying for your wedding speech, toast or card? Something that will make the happy couple and everyone else laugh out loud? Then today’s post is just…
3 Simple Ways Rearranging Your Furniture Helps Your Mental Health
Feeling bored with the same ol’ living room? Are you finding your home set-up is anything but convenient or calming? Well, it might be time to start moving furniture around,…
Short, Positive and Funny Sayings
Today is the 4th of July (or it will be soon, depending on what day you read this). It’s Independence Day in the US, the anniversary of the day in…
Digital Decluttering De-Stress: 5 Helpful Steps To Get Organized
In so many ways, technology has improved our lives and increasingly, we default to using it more in multiple areas of our lives. Simultaneously, it’s also taken a lot of…
91 Funny Birthday Quotes for Friends with Hilarious Humor That Will Make You Laugh
If you want to make an upcoming birthday a fun and lighthearted celebration then today’s post will help you out. In it I want to share 91 of the wittiest…
Positively Uplifting Stories | May 19 2025
All it takes is a small act of compassion to inspire positive change and spark conversations around empathy. No matter where we come from, we all wish to be seen,…
101 Inspirational July Quotes for a Positive, Happy and Beautiful Summer
July is here. With endless summer days. Some well-needed rest for many of us with summer vacations. And with plenty of fun, lazy days and blossoming beauty all around us….
Out with the Old: Letting Go of Toxic Habits This Spring
Spring isn’t just about sweeping out dust bunnies and opening the windows. It’s a feeling. A reset. A quiet invitation to let go of what’s heavy and make room for…
Positive, Beautiful and Funny Sayings to Welcome This Summer Month
It’s July. The height of summer with plenty of vacations and traveling being done. Warm nights and sometimes even a bit too warm days in the sun with an ice…
Spring Cleaning Your Schedule: Eliminate Energy-Draining Commitments
Feeling drained, exhausted, and depleted all the time? These feelings are a tell-tale sign that something needs to change. The easiest and quickest fix is simply by re-working your schedule…
97 Funny Mother’s Day Quotes for Laughter, Relatable Humor and Gratitude
Mother’s Day is about lovely flowers, heartfelt cards and showing your love and gratitude to mothers in your life. It’s also a good day to celebrate the rollercoaster of hilarious…
Your Ultimate Motivation Playlist to Unlock Your Inspiration
There’s something undeniable about the power of sound to transform our mental state. We’ve all noticed this. That song comes on and it’s got you thinking some type of way—maybe…
165 Work Quotes of the Day for Daily Motivation, Positive Energy and Success
Finding motivation for your daily work can be a mixed bag. On some days you wake up and feel alert and inspired from the start. And on other days you’re…