Starting therapy for the first time can be a bit scary, especially if you’re not sure what to expect. To help ease your worries and get the most out of counseling, it’s important to set realistic goals for yourself. In this article, we’ll take a look at some easy and achievable examples of therapy goals … Read more
I love self-reflection. Sometimes I go on long walks in the early morning or late evening when few people are around so I can be in my own head. Doing so enables me to “think out loud” while feeling at one with nature. At home, I often play flute-based meditative music to help me start thinking about … Read more
At my previous job, I always looked up to my manager. She continually stuck to the boundaries she created, seemed to say no confidently, communicated effectively, and took critique in stride… all while being self-confident and self-assured. I always aspired to be like her. As it turns out, my manager has an assertive personality. And … Read more
Interested to know if your memory is working as it should? While playing memory games can increase your cognitive strength, taking a memory test is a good way to gauge the status of your memory and overall brain health. For today’s post, we’ve rounded up the best tests to assess your memory and help you … Read more
To truly find purpose and satisfaction in life, you first must identify your “why”. I’m sure you would agree that life is much more enjoyable once you’ve identified your why and incorporated it all facets of your life statement. Today, we will share 11 “what is your why” examples. These examples may help you discover your own … Read more
There are very few things that can diminish one’s motivation more than putting in hard work and then seeing no results. Whether your goal is to lose weight, bring up your grades, or gain some recognition in your career, when the results of your hard work are not apparent, it can be tempting to throw … Read more
Growing up, I remember hearing the term “overnight success” quite often when it came to celebrities. However, in reality, that isn’t the case. The truth is, a success story is often like an iceberg… most of the work and effort lies unseen below the surface. It’s stories like these, of grit and resilience that show … Read more
People respond to situations in four different ways. These are passive, passive-aggressive, aggressive, and assertive. Being assertive is the healthiest way to respond for both yourself and others… but that is often the least used method. Women in particular are often afraid to respond in an assertive manner. This is because they are often conditioned … Read more
One of the things I can’t stand is being phony. Being phony ties in with lying since you’re not being truthful to yourself or others. It’s one of the reasons I believe that honesty is so important, and it’s also a core value of mine. Having a decent set of values can keep you out … Read more
Are you exhausted? Do you feel like it takes extra effort and motivation to get out of bed every day? Have you lost interest in the things you used to love doing? If you have a lot of responsibilities, you might be feeling that there’s too much on your plate. You’re probably reading this article … Read more