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Looking for movies about self-discovery? At some point in our lives, we are all compelled to embark on a journey to find ourselves. We desire the following: To discover our highest potential To determine our life’s purpose To find opportunities where we can best use our abilities During this period, we also begin the gentle … 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
Are you confident in your decision-making abilities? Do you feel in control of yourself and your future? We all experience moments of uncertainty, self-doubt, and regret, which leads to holding back from going for the things we really want in life. But when you feel empowered, you know what your starting point is and what … 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
The world is a big beautiful place inhabited by billions of people from all walks of life. In my travels, I have first-hand knowledge of how vast our world, cultures, and social dilemmas are. When I was in college, I did community service with kids, the elderly, and at times, the homeless. I had no fantasy … Read more
Public speaking is one of the most common fears. It is not easy to get on stage with people looking straight at you, and give a speech. But by working on your public speaking skills, you can get better at it, and start to appear more comfortable when on stage. One strategy that can help … Read more
“Never let it be said that to dream is a waste of one’s time. For dreams are our realities in waiting. In dreams, we plant the seeds of our future.” ~ Unknown As a kid, I was told to “follow my dreams.” Was it the same for you? My parents wanted me to discover what … Read more
Everywhere you turn these days you are bombarded with the thoughts and ideas of others. It used to be only those around you and television that you had to deal with… but, today, information and misinformation are everywhere. You can’t scroll through social media without seeing a multitude of “news” stories within minutes. The internet … Read more
Take a few minutes to look at your life thus far from an aerial view. From this outside perspective, how do you feel about your skills, accomplishments, and where you are today? Can you see the growth or progress that you’ve made since the last time you were struggling? When objectively looking at your life, … Read more
Think back for a moment to a goal you’ve set for yourself over the past few months. Maybe it’s that New Year’s resolution to lose 20 pounds or your goal to save money so you can take a trip or complete some of your other goals this summer. No matter what your recent goal was, … Read more