Stress and anxiety are at an all-time high, while happiness feels harder to reach. But the research is clear: happy people have different habits than those who struggle.
Happiness isn’t accidental—it’s built through consistent, healthy actions. Make time for your mental wellness now, or life will e...
On my toughest days, focusing on gratitude has been a lifeline. It shifts my attention from what’s wrong to what’s right.
When I answer gratitude-focused questions, it helps me reconnect with what’s going well, instead of fixating on what’s not. It always makes a difference.
After coaching thou...
I’m capable of courage—and excuses. When I recall how I've grown after facing and engaging with intimidating situations, I’m more motivated to lean in rather than avoid.
Growth has never come from playing it safe; it comes from stepping into what feels uncomfortable and discovering I can handle it....
Change is hard and unavoidable. Both positive changes like getting married, a promotion, or a new child, and negative ones like job loss, divorce, or the death of someone you love, can derail us if not handled properly.
3 Keys to Successful Life Transitions
1: Don't Go It Alone
We were not made t...
The healthiest workplace teams and families create cultures where members give and accept frequent feedback. Members feel safe enough to have conversations in order to address concerns. When they see an opportunity to encourage someone, they do so with little delay.
They also often ask clarifying q...
I love great poetry. It has a way of bringing clarity and revealing the next steps I need to take. Like many people, I often place myself in the poem--as if I'm a character in the story--and reflect on how its message aligns with where I'm headed.
The most powerful poems do more than stir emotion--...
If you want to excel in life, being able to stay calm when feeling overwhelmed is an essential skill. The consequences of not doing so can be significant (e.g., addiction, damaging relationship, job loss, etc.).
You have three choices when feeling overwhelmed
Choice #1: Supressing your feelings by...
As your self-confidence improves, other parts of your life improve as well. Often relationships strengthen, you see opportunities you missed before, and your focus & creativity improve. You CAN improve your self-confidence by taking action.
While you might believe that self-confidence is something ...
I had a tough experience in 5th grade. My school principal scolded and intentionally embarrassed me in front of a packed lunchroom. I was accused of causing lunchroom chaos, including dancing on a table.
She then pulled me to her office where she and the vice-principle berated me for what seemed li...
Keeping a journal is an often underutilized tool that provides incredible insight when done properly and consistently. It's essential to clarify my thoughts and feelings and to identify the lies I'm believing.
I find that one of the biggest challenges to getting started with journaling (aside from ...
We all have seasons in our lives when it's very hard to be positive. I can easily view myself as the victim. Gratitude is one of the only things that can end my pity party.
Focusing on gratitude has helped me on my darkest days. It helps me get focused on what's right rather than what's wrong.
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I'm a work in progress. Recently, I realized how inflexible I can be (a topic I cover in other posts). Along with greater self-awareness, reading inspiring books has sparked major shifts in my attitude--second only to the influence of people and life experiences.
There are 2 major perspective shift...
