Mind Your Business – Why Sticking to Your List Empowers You and Others
Ever feel the urge to swoop in and take over other people’s responsibilities? Sure, it might feel like the helpful thing to do in the moment, but sometimes it can backfire. Imagine you’re at a potluck. You’re assigned a simple side dish, a manageable task. But instead, you end up bringing the entire spread: salads, […]
Dialing Down the Drama: Mastering Your Inner Dialogue for a More Positive You
Imagine your mind as a bustling marketplace. There’s a stern vendor hawking self-criticism, a cheerleader offering encouragement, and a loud troubadour stuck on a catchy jingle. These are just a few of the many voices that vie for our attention, a chorus of messages from parents, teachers, society, and even ourselves. It’s easy to get […]
Building Trust Through Discipline
Forget the idea of discipline as punishment. Instead, think of it as a powerful tool for building trust in yourself. Discipline is the promise you make to yourself to follow through on your goals, even when motivation wanes. It’s true that motivation makes things easier, but everyone has days where that fire isn’t burning bright. […]
Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes – The Power of Small Actions
Do you have a nagging feeling that something needs to change? You’re not alone. Our usual responses to life might not be ideal, but they’re familiar. Stepping outside our comfort zone and making changes, even small ones, can feel awkward and uncomfortable at first. But that’s where we can generate our strength. Discomfort is often […]
If It’s Hysterical, It’s historical – Why We Lose Our Minds
You’re on hold for the 20th minute with customer service, the internet has been down all morning, and now your boss emails you about a looming deadline. Suddenly, you find yourself yelling at the polite customer service rep on the other end of the line. “It’s not like me to blow up like that!” you […]
Keep Calm and Carry On – How to Avoid Regrettable Decisions
Ever said something you instantly regretted in the heat of the moment? Yeah, me too. It’s easy to let emotions cloud our thinking, especially when we’re feeling overwhelmed with anger, frustration, or even sadness. It’s common to let emotions cloud our thinking. Have you ever fallen in love with a vacation spot and considered moving […]
Pain Can Make You Bitter or Better – How to Use Pain for Guidance
Ever feel like you’re constantly dodging emotional punches? Maybe you broke up with a significant other, lost a job, or experienced a major life shift. It’s during these times we often hear the saying, “pain can make you bitter or better.” For a long time, I held onto the desperate hope of living a life […]
Say What You Mean. Mean What You Say. And Don’t Say it Mean.
There I was cleaning the toilet, getting into every surface of it while trying not to touch anything. You know, basic adulting. Cleaning isn’t exactly my idea of fun, but I was getting things done, dishes, laundry, etc. when frustration started bubbling up. Before I knew it, a passive-aggressive remark escaped my lips: “So, no […]
The Science of Taking Action: Lessons from Steve Garguilo’s TED Talk
Feeling overwhelmed by a big goal? Let’s take some pointers from Steve Garguilo. In his TED Talk “The Science of Taking Action“, Garguilo reminds us that even seemingly overwhelming goals can be achieved by taking a series of manageable steps. His words are “Everything in life that’s hard, is just a series of things that […]
Treat Yourself Like You Want to be Treated: Why Self-Care Matters for Your Connections
Self-care isn’t just about bubble baths and face masks; it’s about taking charge of your well-being. When we prioritize our physical and mental health, we become more patient, compassionate, and energetic. This positive energy spills over into our interactions with others, fostering better relationships. The way you treat yourself sets the standard for how others […]
