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How to Do What Matters in a Self-Kind Way

“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.”Buddha “People throw away what they could have by insisting on perfection, which they cannot have,…

Does Aphantasia Affect Your Visualization & Meditation Practice?

Does Aphantasia Affect Your Visualization & Meditation Practice?

Do we all think the same? How do we think differently? Well, surprisingly, there are many differences between people (more than most of us would think—pun intended). Now, if I…

Top Financial Literacy Books For Improving Money Management

Top Financial Literacy Books For Improving Money Management

Financial literacy books are an essential tool that everyone should possess. It offers the ability to understand and manage personal finances effectively. There are many great books on personal finance,…

Weekly Uplifting Stories - June 10th, 2024

Weekly Uplifting Stories – June 10th, 2024

Every act of kindness matters, from small gestures to community-wide campaigns. There are people all over the world who are doing their best to uplift not only fellow humans but…

Reduce Anxiety: 4 Calming Techniques to Help Rewire Your Brain

Reduce Anxiety: 4 Calming Techniques to Help Rewire Your Brain

Anxiety has been off the charts in recent years. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America reports that anxiety disorders are the most common type of mental health diagnosis. Here…

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These Pre-Game Habits Will Release Your Beast For Any Battle

Get ready to be motivated, inspired, and uplifted by the best quotes from Tom Brady. If you looking for that pre-game motivation, or anything to pump you up for success,…

What's Equanimity? 6 Ways You Can Practice the Art of Calm Composure

What's Equanimity? 6 Ways You Can Practice the Art of Calm Composure

“With equanimity, you can deal with situations with calm and reason while keeping your inner happiness.” — The Dalai Lama Over the past few years, we’ve all been through the…

Finding Yourself in the Comparison Trap? 5 Helpful Things to Remember

Finding Yourself in the Comparison Trap? 5 Helpful Things to Remember

You make goals, meticulously plan out the action steps, and work hard for them. And finally, you do achieve your goals! Watching your hard work pay off gives you so…

Small Ways to Make Life Simpler

23 Small Ways to Make Life Simpler

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”Leonardo da Vinci “The aspects of things that are most important for us are hidden because of their simplicity and familiarity.” Ludwig Wittgenstein I love simplifying…

6 Practical Ways to Keep the Balance in Your Relationship

6 Practical Ways to Keep the Balance in Your Relationship

I have talked to many people whose relationships have ended because they felt like “they were doing everything”. Over time, they started to resent their partners and became exhausted until…

Counseling: 7 Important Guidelines You Should Know Before You Go

Counseling: 7 Important Guidelines You Should Know Before You Go

If you’ve ever considered counseling or psychotherapy for whatever reason, there are certain things you need to know about before you start this journey.  For most people, the first and…

What is Kensho? The Zen Practice of Seeing Your True Nature

What is Kensho? The Zen Practice of Seeing Your True Nature

You ever feel like you just need your world shaken up a bit?  Sometimes, this can indicate you need some kind of realization or enlightenment in your life. Maybe things…

Outmatch Your Competitors With These Blockbuster Tactics

Outmatch Your Competitors With These Blockbuster Tactics

Human relations skills are fundamental to both your personal growth and career success. These skills encompass a set of competencies that enable effective communication and interaction with others. In the…

Weekly Uplifting Stories - June 2nd, 2024

Weekly Uplifting Stories – June 2nd, 2024

Dance and music are a form of language that transcends cultures, physical ability, and age barriers.  The experience of singing or dancing together makes us happier and fosters feelings of…

10 Self-Doubt Books to Help You Find Your Shine Again

10 Self-Doubt Books to Help You Find Your Shine Again

Feeling like you’re not good enough? Questioning your abilities and doubting your worth? You’re not alone. We all struggle with self-doubt at some point or another, but the good news…

Monthly Motivational Message - June: Setting Boundaries

Monthly Motivational Message – June: Setting Boundaries

  Family, romantic partner, friends, coworkers – we all have to juggle multiple relationships at the same time. Building harmonious relationships is a big part of our growth and happiness….

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The Top 10 Ways to Be Kind to Yourself Starting Today

“Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.”Henry James “Nobody can go…

6 Hopeful Happiness Habits for a Fulfilling Life

6 Hopeful Happiness Habits for a Fulfilling Life

Studies indicate that people who consistently engage in positive habits are 40% more inclined to express satisfaction and joy. This article aims to share practical habits that can boost your…

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71 Positive Good Morning Tuesday Blessings and Images for a Joyful Day

The sunlight starts to brighten up your bedroom as you awake. Tuesday morning is here. So how can you make this a good or even great day for yourself and…

Complaining Too Much? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself & 5 Ways to Stop

Complaining Too Much? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself & 5 Ways to Stop

Complaining is a completely normal part of human behavior. For many of us, it’s a way to vent out our frustrations—or even a way to start to see real change…

Building Healthy Habits - End of the Month Motivational Message | May

Building Healthy Habits – End of the Month Motivational Message | May

Habits are repeated behaviors.  Deliberate repetition is key to making a new habit stick.    We all want to make positive changes in our lives. Yet we find it so…

Simple Ways to Spread the Optimism and Positive Energy Starting Today

10 Ways to Start Spreading It and Optimism Right Now

“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”Winston Churchill Optimism. It can turn a situation that looks negative or bleak into an…

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Why Spiritual Books Are The Key To Slowing Down Your Hectic Life

Many people struggle with self-sabotage, which can manifest in various forms such as procrastination, self-doubt, and negative self-talk. It can be a frustrating and demoralizing pattern to break, but the…

The 6 Energy-Draining Habits That You Need to Quit Now

The 6 Energy-Draining Habits That You Need to Quit Now

We have the power to shape how our lives go.  Every morning most of us make a common choice, either to jump out of bed or to hit the snooze…

Understanding Grief and 3 Coping Strategies to Help

Understanding Grief and 3 Coping Strategies to Help

When we lose the people we love or those who mean something to us, the natural emotional response is grief. Grief is traditionally addressed in the context of death, but…

Ask Your Partner for What You Need: How to Start Practicing & Helpful Examples

Ask Your Partner for What You Need: How to Start Practicing & Helpful Examples

It’s alright to have wants and needs.  This is something that many people forget about, thinking that they are doing something wrong if they need something. Or, they’re just afraid…

How To Win In Life When The Odds Are Stacked Against You

How To Win In Life When The Odds Are Stacked Against You

Introduction: How To Win In Life When faced with adversity, it can be challenging to remain optimistic and motivated. It can feel like you don’t know how to win in…

Weekly Uplifting Stories - May 27th, 2024

Weekly Uplifting Stories – May 27th, 2024

We are all connected, despite our differences. We must look for ways to move beyond those differences, build understanding, and recognize our common humanity.  Each contact with a human being…

Passion and Personal Growth: A Powerful Combination to Master

Passion and Personal Growth: A Powerful Combination to Master

Personal growth is so important in life—it’s what helps us become the person we want to be. Whether we’re young or old, knowing ourselves and improving is helpful. We all…

What Does Emotional Invalidation Sound Like? 12 Statements

What Does Emotional Invalidation Sound Like? 12 Statements

We’ve all been in a situation where we didn’t feel understood. And that’s okay. But when someone starts saying statements like, “It’s not as bad as you’re making it,” or…

13 Prayer Affirmations That Will Restore Your Faith In Humanity

13 Prayer Affirmations That Will Restore Your Faith In Humanity

Introduction In the journey of faith, prayer affirmations are a powerful tool to align our thoughts, words, and actions. These affirmations, rooted in the truth of God’s Word, offer a…

8 Ways to Start Working Toward Emotional Healing

8 Ways to Start Working Toward Emotional Healing

Have you ever looked at your past and wondered if you can ever recover from it?  Most of us have traumas and emotional wounds that we are working towards healing….

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5 Steps to Help You Move On and Feel Less Pain

“Some of us think holding on makes us strong, but sometimes it is letting go.”Herman Hesse I often write about finding lightness in life. It can come from an unhurried…

Family Conflict Resolution: Understanding How to Keep Harmony at Home

Family Conflict Resolution: Understanding How to Keep Harmony at Home

At some point in our lives, we all experience disagreements in our families. Whether it’s a squabble over who gets the last slice of pizza or a deeper conflict about…

What's Your EQ? 7 Signs of Emotional Intelligence & 5 Ways to Improve Yours

What's Your EQ? 7 Signs of Emotional Intelligence & 5 Ways to Improve Yours

Having emotions is one of the incredible wonders of the human experience. And as most cases would have it, you often can’t have the good without the bad. We all…

15 Solid Ways to Help Keep Yourself Motivated 

15 Solid Ways to Help Keep Yourself Motivated 

Motivation is the driving force behind our actions, desires, and behaviors when working towards our goals.  Motivation can be drawn from various sources, including: internal desires external rewards social influences…

Weekly Uplifting Stories - May 20th, 2024

Weekly Uplifting Stories – May 20th, 2024

It’s easy to feel disappointed when your efforts don’t seem to be yielding positive results. But this is exactly the right time to harness the power of patience and belief…

Peak performers

How Peak Performers Impacts Team Dynamics And Success

Human relations skills are fundamental to both your personal growth and career success. These skills encompass a set of competencies that enable effective communication and interaction with others. In the…

5 Famous People Who Overcame Adversity and Achieved Success

5 Famous People Who Overcame Adversity and Achieved Success

“Who are some famous people who overcame adversity and obstacles to achieve success in life despite failure, rejection, or simply a bad hand?” The people you think have it all?…

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50 Good Morning Monday Blessings, Images and Greetings to Start Your Week Just Right

It’s Monday morning. Maybe you’re already dialed in, full of energy and ready to go to make this week a great one.  Or perhaps you’re starting slow and are feeling…