There are many different types of families out there. The nuclear family. The extended family. The single-parent family. And the co-parent family. Regardless of the type of the family, they all have one thing in common… children. And the way we raise our children will impact the way they treat others… how they see themselves… and, ultimately, … Read more
Picture this: You just got a promotion at work, and are so proud of yourself because the long hours and late nights have finally paid off. But your co-workers don’t seem to be so proud of you. They may even be talking about “favoritism” or some “unfair” advantage. Have you ever been in a situation … Read more
Social skills have a massive influence on where we end up in life. Our social skills help us establish connections with other people. They are the foundation of all of our relationships. None of us are born with perfect social skills, but the good news is that these skills can be acquired. By making the … Read more
The greatest obstacle to success is often self-doubt. It happens to all of us. But just because you face challenges doesn’t mean you should stop following your dreams and take the easy way out. One skill that is sure to pay off and anyone can develop is perseverance, which is defined as, “persistence in doing … Read more
Have you ever been in love? Deeply, madly, passionately in love? With yourself? Yes… with yourself. After all, it’s easy to fall in love with another person… or at least convince yourself that you have. We’ve all been there. Thought, “he’s the one!” Or, “she’s perfect” … after just a few dates. Perhaps even on … Read more
Guilt is something we’ve all experienced at one point or another in our lives. If you’ve ever said or done something to hurt someone else and then experienced emotional distress, that is guilt. But do you know how to deal with guilt? Sure, it’s appropriate to feel guilty after doing something that deserves remorse, but … Read more
The idea that we reap the consequences of our actions has been around for thousands of years. In Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism, the principle of cause and effect, or experiencing the consequences of one’s intention and actions, is known as karma. If you sow goodness, the karmic principle states that you will reap goodness as … Read more
There are moments in life, as we are facing challenges or in need of guidance, when we look to words of wisdom from ancient masters. One of these wise masters is Lao Tzu. His words inspire and gently nudge us onto the path of enlightenment. Lao Tzu was a writer and philosopher believed to have … Read more
Need a break from an intense and busy day? Sometimes, it can be challenging to get things done on a daily basis. The repetitive nature of our tasks becomes boring pretty quickly for some people. Even though you’re committed to crossing off every item on your to-do list by the end of the day, you … 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