Paul has a deadline looming in two hours. He’s had the project on his desk for two weeks now, but never seemed to get to it. Now he’s feeling stressed and worried that not only won’t he get it in on time but that it won’t be acceptable. He is beating himself up for once … Read more
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
Many would say that integrity is very rare nowadays. Everyone’s all about becoming famous or well liked… and it doesn’t matter if they lie and cheat their way to the top. Many situations can be really tempting to stray away from your values and morals. But when you have integrity, you should be able to … 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