Want a simple way to reduce your negative thinking? One strategy you can use is to recite a few healing affirmations. Now, you may be asking yourself, “what are healing affirmations?” Well, healing affirmations provide a method for releasing negative energy to move forward in a more positive direction. Neuroscience has proven that reciting affirmations … Read more
Being angry is a natural emotion that we will all feel. Really, you could look at it as a place we all find ourselves in at some time or another. The route that gets us to the place called anger varies by each person and circumstance because we all have different starting points on the road … Read more
Both a diary and a journal are personal written records of thoughts, experiences, and reflections. However, the two have some differences – such as their purpose, structure, and frequency of use. The practice of keeping a diary or journal has been traced back to ancient times in many different cultures and civilizations. Some of the … Read more
The main thing standing between the life we have and the life we desire is the way we think and talk to ourselves. Isn’t it interesting that we are usually quick to compliment others and lift them up when they are down? However, we are our own worst critics when we fall short of our … Read more
Networking is stressful, and it’s doubly more so when you are an introvert. I know how much social events drains me and how much I despise being forced to mix and mingle at a networking event (especially if it’s compulsory). Can you relate? Do you dread networking as much as you do when someone calls … Read more
I went to lunch with a dear friend a couple of years ago. She seemed down and out, and I could see she had something on her mind. After some gentle coaxing, she finally started to talk about the bad week she had experienced. I messed up royally, though. Instead of listening to my friend, … Read more
I think you’ll agree that feeling proud of yourself is something we should all aim to practice. Yet, so many of us forget to praise ourselves… even when we clearly deserve it. This may not necessarily mean you lack the self-confidence or self-esteem to acknowledge and bask in your achievements. Some people are just humble, modest or … Read more
Ever had a relationship that was more pain than pleasure? It may have been a relationship that was so toxic that you felt you would never be able to leave it or survive on your own. An abusive or toxic relationship can make you feel like your world has become glued like a sticky trap … Read more
If you feel like you spend a lot of time worrying about money, then you are certainly not alone. Financial stress is a significant problem for many people all over the world and can become a leading cause of unhappiness in our lives. Everyone is in a slightly different financial situation, so it is important … Read more
There are many ups and downs in life… and life itself is a mystery to everyone. No one is without flaws. That is why we all need daily positive reminders to remind us of our uniqueness, purpose, and self-worth. Sometimes, you might wonder what life has in store for you when you get up every morning and … Read more