Here’s the thing about emotions – they need to be acknowledged. Knowing how we feel and what to do about it enables us to take care of ourselves and other people. Our feelings give us important information, even the negative ones. In this post about how to comfort someone who’s sad, keep in mind that sadness is … Read more
None of us want to be the person at the office that everyone avoids because we have nothing good or positive to say. But unfortunately, many cannot see the positive in anything, and it can be pretty off-putting to those around them. When we are negative, it is usually because of some great disappointment we … Read more
Goals can be simple or complex… from choosing to start eating healthily, to committing your life to discovering a cure for a disease. The one thing they all have in common is that everyone has goals. You may not call it that, but if you set out to achieve something, it is a goal. Unfortunately, … Read more
“Est quodcumque est”. I can picture Zeno, the founder of Stoicism, standing on the steps of Stoa Poikile as his followers gathered to hear him talk about stoic virtues… “It is what it is.” If you had to break down what Stoic thought entails, this would be the perfect statement. Of course, the philosophy is … Read more
Do you ever feel chained to your smart phone? Instead of paying attention to other people, you pay attention to your phone. Technology that was meant to be a resource has become a distraction. That is an undeniable truth. So, have you ever considered going back to a flip phone? The flip phone could be … Read more
Whether you work in an office or online, it is important to establish a strong foundation as a team. Good communication and collaboration skills are essential for any successful team, but problem-solving skills are what will help you through the tough times. Life is unpredictable, which is why problem solving skills are critical to learn, … Read more
Wouldn’t it be great if people came with warning labels? For instance, “Warning, this person has a short temper?” or “Beware, this person is manipulative.” Even if the toxic traits aren’t deal-breakers, or their character traits bad enough to cause us to disassociate from a person, the warning signs are still good to know. Like … Read more
A few months ago, I realized I needed to change something in my life. I cared way too much about the likes on my social media posts and checking my Facebook feed was all I looked forward to. I was even comparing myself and my life more and more to the perfect people and perfect … Read more
Thousands of thoughts go through our minds each day at the conscious and subconscious levels. Most of them come and go as they please without you noticing or causing distress. Things become somewhat problematic when negative intrusive thoughts seep into our consciousness. Practically everyone experiences these thoughts from time to time, but they can get … Read more
We have all put off doing something that we didn’t look forward to. For most people, this doesn’t happen often. For others, however, procrastination is so ingrained that this happens regularly… even when it’s something positive. It’s as if they are sabotaging their own happiness. Chronic procrastination is something that needs to be addressed and … Read more