Journaling is a popular activity for people these days, and rightfully so. Having a place to dump all of your stressful thoughts and do some self-reflection can be a very cathartic practice. However, if you’re like me, this may be one of those habits that you get really gung-ho about by going out and getting … 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
“Stop being so sensitive.” “Don’t you think you’re overreacting?” From the 1944 movie, Gaslight, to being one of 2018’s most popular words of the year, this manipulative tactic has proven to be effective for anyone trying to gain control over someone else. Gaslighting gained popularity among professionals in the 1980s when gaslighting was written about … Read more
Let’s talk about the things we all worry about. According to Psychological Health Care, the top three worries in our lives are: Money/the future Job security Relationships Elite Daily came up with a similar top three, ending up with: Money Relationships Life’s purpose Whatever your main concerns are in life, think for a second about … Read more
Have you ever heard an older person be referred to as “no spring chicken”? This common term is used to describe someone who is typically past young adulthood, but may still be trying to look and act younger than his age. While this isn’t typically meant as a compliment, it acknowledges the seasons of life … Read more
If you’re like me, you’ve designed your living and working spaces in a way that suits you best. You want them to be functional areas, but also have elements that reflect your personality and the things that are important to you–such as displayed photographs of family and friends. You create your space on your own … Read more
I’m willing to bet that last time you went to Target or Walmart, you left with more items than you planned on purchasing. Let’s admit it, we like things. We often turn to impulse buying to get this rush of dopamine that makes us feel good. That’s a symptom of living in a society of … Read more
Many people round out their day by settling down with a good book. Doing so is a great way to limit your screen time leading up to bed and engaging in a hobby that is personal and enjoyable to you. And while this is fine if you’re reading unimportant material just for fun– such as flipping … Read more
Years ago, when I was working as an inside sales account manager, there were people on my team who were consistently the top-performing employees. We all knew how to get the job done, but there were a select few who had the charisma, interpersonal skills, and persuasive abilities to land the sales. These skills may … Read more
“The only thing that is constant is change.” – Heraclitus Especially with the advancements in technology, the world is constantly changing, and it’s up to you to keep up with it (which is near impossible if you don’t have a growth mindset). The only way for you to do this is to accept yourself as … Read more