6 Calming Anxiety Techniques to Beat the Panic in 5 Minutes or Less

6 Calming Anxiety Techniques to Beat the Panic in 5 Minutes or Less

Most of us have experienced anxiety at least once.  That could have been before walking up to talk to someone, an interview or a presentation. Sometimes just thinking of your…

4 Neuroscience-Backed Studying Tips to Improve Your Learning Skills

4 Neuroscience-Backed Studying Tips to Improve Your Learning Skills

Learning, studying for exams, or studying, in general, is not only about memorizing and retaining information. You also don’t have to be in school to be learning or studying something!…

Sure, You Care For Others, But How Well Do You Take Care Of Yourself?

Sure, You Care For Others, But How Well Do You Take Care Of Yourself?

Are you taking care of yourself? Are you sure? Many people tend to take care of others and neglect taking time to care for themselves on a regular basis. You…

Filling the Void: How to Address and Overcome Feeling Empty

Filling the Void: How to Address and Overcome Feeling Empty

Many of us face times where we feel empty and lack fulfillment. Of course, some people may experience this more intensely than others, and it can result in varying levels…

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120 Thank You Quotes and Messages for Friends, Family, Coworkers and Every Occasion

Saying thank you may seem like a small thing. But for the one receiving those words it can make their entire day or week and help build happier and stronger…

Grounding Techniques That Reconnect You With Your Power

Grounding Techniques That Reconnect You With Your Power

Ever feel like you’re floating through your day instead of actually living in it? Like your mind is racing three steps ahead, but your body’s stuck somewhere behind, exhausted and…

Positively Uplifting Stories | August 11 2025

Positively Uplifting Stories | August 11 2025

Hope drives you to turn possibilities into beautiful outcomes. Even the smallest spark of hope can lead to powerful transformations. Take time to nurture the happy moments in your life,…

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51 Funny Fall Quotes That Will Make You Laugh (Great for a Less Stressful Autumn)

Fall is here again. With cozy sweaters and warm cups of cocoa to help you deal with the dark evenings. With stressful and rainy days. And leaves that wind up…

Perform Well in Public But Still Feel Drained? You Might Be an Introverted Extrovert

Perform Well in Public But Still Feel Drained? You Might Be an Introverted Extrovert

When we talk about extroverts and introverts it’s often oversimplified in black-and-white terms. But here’s the thing: true extroversion is at one end of the scale and true introversion is…

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101 Inspirational Fall Quotes for a Positive, Motivated and Happy Autumn Season

Autumn is here with all its leaves in different colors. With crisp days and dark nights. With cozy sweaters and plenty of cups of tea while watching the rain drizzle…

6 Unique Meditation Retreats You Need to Try

6 Unique Meditation Retreats You Need to Try

“We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.” — Dalai Lama It’s no secret: The modern world isn’t getting any less stressful. In fact,…

The Surprising Mental Benefits of Helper's High: Why it Feels So Good to Give

The Surprising Mental Benefits of Helper's High: Why it Feels So Good to Give

German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche once said, “To live is to suffer, to survive is to find some meaning in the suffering.” For a fulfilling life, purpose and meaning is undeniably…

A and holding puzzle pieces that say: WE CAN.

110 Labor Day Quotes on Hard Work, Dedication and Making Your Dreams Real

Today is Labor Day. A day to celebrate and honor the hard work, dedication and sacrifices that have built our communities and made dreams into reality. So in today’s post…

Think a Meditation Retreat Can’t Help You? 5 Benefits You May Not Know About

Think a Meditation Retreat Can’t Help You? 5 Benefits You May Not Know About

Many people might think that a meditation retreat is sitting on top of a mountain alone, waiting for spiritual enlightenment. Or, they may think it’s a bunch of “woo-woo” people…

my pet died and i can't stop crying

My Pet Died & I Can’t Stop Crying: 12 Steps to Cope

Consoling someone who tells you, “My pet died and I can’t stop crying” isn’t easy. Their pet is like a person they share a close emotional bond with. The loss is devastating…

A woman walking in a beautiful forest on a crisp fall day.

101 Inspirational September Quotes for a Motivated and Happy Start to Your Fall Season

September brings about many changes. The long summer days become shorter. Warmth turns into crisp air as the leaves in all kinds of colors fall from the trees. And we…

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Inspirational, Funny and Positive Sayings

It’s September. The month that brings mixed feelings and colors as the sunny and warm days of summer fade out and are replaced with crisp autumn air, chilly rains and…

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101 Short Fall Quotes for a Positive, Motivated and Happy Autumn Season

Fall is here. Maybe the most beautiful season of the year with colorful leaves, the clear crisp air and cozy evenings under a blanket with a warm cup of tea…

Positively Uplifting Stories | August 4 2025

Positively Uplifting Stories | August 4 2025

So many of us feel lonely and disconnected from time to time, but it’s so important to remember that you’re not alone. If you reach out and share your story,…

15 Warning Signs & Solutions

15 Warning Signs & Solutions

Picture this: You’re on a video call, nodding along while secretly checking emails, mentally calculating if you have enough pasta for dinner, and half-listening to your kids arguing about whose…

7 Things Introverts Want You to Know

7 Things Introverts Want You to Know

There are many introverts out there who feel misunderstood. Their quiet nature can be perplexing to plenty of people, especially those who have a more extroverted personality.   The definition of…

Protecting Your Energy: Why It’s Not Selfish, It’s Survival

Protecting Your Energy: Why It’s Not Selfish, It’s Survival

Some days, it feels like the world is tugging at every piece of you. The texts. The noise. The pressure to keep showing up, even when you’re running on fumes….

Stop Managing Time, Start Managing Energy: The Productivity Shift That Actually Works

Stop Managing Time, Start Managing Energy: The Productivity Shift That Actually Works

How often do you feel like there are just never enough hours in the day? No matter how much you plan and time-block, your daily to-do list always seems to…

Positively Uplifting Stories | July 28 2025

Positively Uplifting Stories | July 28 2025

Despite the hardships we face in our lives, what ultimately defines us is how we show up for one another through them. With each act of compassion, we create space…

Overworking? 7 Tips To Help You Balance Work & Home

Overworking? 7 Tips To Help You Balance Work & Home

Stress management has become a priority for many people, as more healthcare professionals report that chronic stress can lead to all sorts of ailments and illnesses. Work environment, unattainable goals,…

Toxic Positivity 6 Ways You Can Deal With (and Avoid!) it

Toxic Positivity 6 Ways You Can Deal With (and Avoid!) it

How often do you go through social media and come across comments such as… ‘Hang in there’ ‘You simply need to leave the house’ ‘Don’t give up’ ‘Things could have…

6 Tips to Sympathize, Not Internalize Other People's Feelings

6 Tips to Sympathize, Not Internalize Other People's Feelings

If you consider yourself an empath or know you have a tendency to please people, you might recognize yourself in this situation: Your friend has told you they’re hurt by…

4 Reasons Why You Should Start Confidently Saying, "No"

4 Reasons Why You Should Start Confidently Saying, "No"

Saying, “No” is hard.  I know this, you know this, everyone knows this. What is more interesting is that everyone also knows that it stinks to say, “Yes” to something…

5 Times When You Don't Need to Apologize and Why it's OK

5 Times When You Don't Need to Apologize and Why it's OK

We hear a lot about the power of an apology, and inevitably, there are going to be times when we need to sincerely apologize. (Hint: We all make mistakes!) However,…

Positively Uplifting Stories | July 21 2025

Positively Uplifting Stories | July 21 2025

Our shared humanity keeps us strong. It sustains us and inspires us to move forward, regardless of what challenges we face. People need kindness. People need smiles and hugs. You…

The 6 Most Common Boundaries You Should Know & Set in Your Relationships

The 6 Most Common Boundaries You Should Know & Set in Your Relationships

Boundaries are just limits. It’s a line you draw that you feel protects you emotionally, physically, socially, or spatially. All through life we’re faced with boundaries – from the time…

Burned Out From Beating Yourself Up? Here's a Better Way

Burned Out From Beating Yourself Up? Here's a Better Way

Self-criticism is sneaky. It dresses up like motivation, whispering things like “You should’ve done more” or “Why can’t you get it right?” And at first, it might feel like it’s…

Understanding Anger: The Emotion We Love to Hate

Understanding Anger: The Emotion We Love to Hate

We’ve all been there. That moment when your face flushes, your jaw clenches, and suddenly you’re seeing red. Maybe someone cut you off in traffic, your boss took credit for…

These 11 Relaxing Activities Will Refresh & Recharge Your Mind, Body and Spirit

These 11 Relaxing Activities Will Refresh & Recharge Your Mind, Body and Spirit

On average, how many relaxing activities would you say you do each week? If you find yourself feeling drained at the end of your day, you may need to prioritize…

Positively Uplifting Stories | July 14 2025

Positively Uplifting Stories | July 14 2025

The impacts of inflation are significant. The cost-of-living crisis is stretching household budgets all over the world. Yet, amid these challenges, many individuals are still stepping up to support one…

Simple Weekday Motivation: Have Your Best Week Yet!

Simple Weekday Motivation: Have Your Best Week Yet!

We’ve all been there: Despite the week starting off on a great note (or not), it’s only Tuesday, and it feels like we’re caught in the week that will never…

What If Nothing’s Wrong? Releasing the Need to “Fix” Everything

What If Nothing’s Wrong? Releasing the Need to “Fix” Everything

Do you ever felt like you’re a constant work in progress? Like no matter how much you read, heal, journal, or strive, there’s always something else to fix? One more…

Having Trust Issues With Yourself? Understand Why & Learn How to Start

Having Trust Issues With Yourself? Understand Why & Learn How to Start

Trust is undoubtedly a big part of any relationship. From an early age, we have people we trust and are comfortable enough to share anything with.  We can all agree…

9 Simple Statements With the Power to Transform Your Relationships

9 Simple Statements With the Power to Transform Your Relationships

Let’s be honest; Long-term relationships are tough. And by “tough,” I mean they require work, time, and effort for a successful life partnership. Sure, there are couples that might seamlessly…

How to Overcome Perfectionism: 5 Science-Backed Steps to Break Free in 2025

How to Overcome Perfectionism: 5 Science-Backed Steps to Break Free in 2025

Introduction Last week, my teenage son spent six hours rewriting the opening paragraph of his college essay. Six hours. On one paragraph. Watching him agonize over every word choice, I…