What is mindful listening? How is it different from normal listening? Have you ever stopped and realized in a group conversation, meeting, or even just a talk with a friend that you really don’t even know what you’re talking about? If you’re like most people, this happens quite frequently. While you may be interested in … Read more
Want to do something cool in 2024? One of the best ways to leverage your spare time in the upcoming year is to learn a new skill. Just think about the most successful people in the world. Those who consistently succeed are those who are best at learning new skills. Successful people make the commitment … Read more
So often, when people talk about wanting to take better care of themselves, they are referring to their physical appearance. Namely diet and exercise. What typically gets forgotten, however, is the importance of one’s emotional well being. Emotional self care is just as important as the other types of self care. In fact, they typically … Read more
What’s the most chaotic part of your day? If you’re like most people, including myself, you probably find your mornings to be especially busy and unpredictable. The morning is such a critical time that influences the direction of your actions, attitude, and progress for the rest of the day. Successful people know this to be … Read more
Have you ever watched a movie or read a book that had a lasting impact on you? Stories are one of the most powerful ways to guide, teach, and inspire people. Storytelling is effective because it helps to establish connections among people, as well as between people and the ideas that unite humanity. Inspirational stories … Read more
Have you heard of the term “obsessive love disorder?” When we are attracted to a guy or girl, it is normal to have persistent thoughts about the one we are attracted to. It’s not surprising that we’d want to spend every moment with that person. A healthy relationship actually thrives on these thoughts that help … Read more
What pops into your mind when you think of mindfulness and meditation? Do you picture yourself sitting in a quiet field soaking up the sun while slowly counting your breaths? Or maybe you think about a special cushion you sit on in your living room while visualizing a serene scene such as the aforementioned field. … Read more
Have you ever achieved a major goal, only to find yourself feeling empty once you have reached it? Or, have you ever gone on a shopping spree and felt happy for the rest of the day, but not after that? Why doesn’t that rush continue two days later, even though you still have all of … Read more
Feel Stressed? Anxious? Do you lack the spark of creativity? Or just feel little joy from life? If any of these sound true you might want to break out some colored pencils or crayons and try a little coloring. Coloring? Seriously?? Believe it or not, adult coloring is all the rage these days. It has … Read more
Do you want to have more success? Or increase your happiness throughout the day? Or simply get more things done? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then you can achieve these outcomes by waking up earlier than usual. Before we discuss this any further, picture this scenario: The alarm goes off at … Read more