Nothing good happens after midnight. I first heard this phrase while in the military. It was true then; it is true now. All sorts of shenanigans happen to those who stay up late, especially past midnight. Think of the common reasons to stay up to the wee hours of the night: Video Games TV Facebook … Read more
Having self-awareness means that you have a sharp realization of your personality, including your strengths and weaknesses, your thoughts and beliefs, your emotions, and your motivations. If you are self-aware, it is easier for you to understand other people and detect how they perceive you in return. Many people assume that they have a healthy … Read more
Did you give in to that leftover piece of cake in your office’s breakroom? Or do you frequently procrastinate on tasks or projects that you know are important? As humans, we are fantastic at picking from a wide range of excuses to limit our capabilities. From avoiding the gym to studying for an exam, it’s … Read more
We all fall down sometimes. You can’t live life without making some major mistakes and hitting a few brick walls and low points along the way. Fortunately, it is not about how low you fall, but about how high you bounce back up when you hit the bottom and have had enough. These low points … Read more
Don’t you hate it when you have something you need to do, but you just don’t want to do it or you can’t get yourself motivated? Everyone procrastinates at some point, but some people avoid their unwanted obligations so much that it results in a downward spiral of emotions that has a snowball effect. So, … Read more
Have you ever heard this famous quote that’s often attributed to Aristotle: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Or, put more simply: “Excellence is a habit.” Over the past two decades, the world of personal growth and development has seemed to grow exponentially. The Internet, technological … 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
With the new year well into motion, are you still focusing on your New Year’s resolutions or improving yourself in any way? Often, people make big promises to themselves at the beginning of the new year that are soon forgotten once the reality of everyday life sets in. Maybe you told yourself that you would … 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 felt stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed by life? We live in a busy world. With emails and texts flying all around as you are stepping over your children’s toys and trying to get the dog fed while the food on the table is getting cold, you probably feel stressed out on a daily … Read more