Have you ever heard someone say, “I woke up on the wrong side of the bed?” I have heard this saying many times. To take it a step further, I have even gotten up on a different side of the bed to test this theory out. What I soon realized was this: whether I had … Read more
Being in a relationship with someone is an amazing feeling. You finally have someone to experience life with and share all of your ups and downs. It can feel good to share the same inside jokes or have someone to rely on when you need it. Although all of these things are great, what makes … Read more
At my hiking group, it was quite a shock when a fellow hiker told me that I’m such an extrovert. Excuse me? I’m definitely an introvert. Always was, always am, and always will be. But her comment did get me thinking: Can an introvert become an extrovert? We all have to adapt to circumstances, and … Read more
Ultimately, all anyone wants to be as happy. Everyone has a different idea of how to get there; however, there are a lot of people who believe that making more money is the key to happiness. Even though money can make certain things easier, money cannot buy everything. Sure, money might be able to buy … Read more
When people think about coloring books, they usually think about things that are meant for small children. In reality, there is nothing wrong with being creative, regardless of how old you are. Therefore, there are numerous benefits of adult coloring as well. In fact, if you build the “coloring habit,” then it can reduce your … Read more
Life is filled with challenges. When you’re faced with those challenges, it can be difficult to maintain a positive attitude and healthy mental outlook. One way to help is to speak positive courage affirmations. When your brain hears those words, it begins to work in your favor. Instead of staying in a depressed state, you can … Read more
When you think of children with good social skills, what comes to mind? A child with lots of friends? A child who is comfortable in many different settings or a child who plays well with others? Although these things come naturally for some kids, for others this is not the case. The good news is … Read more
Introversion is a personality type not everyone understands quite well. For that reason, introverts have been unfairly stereotyped as odd and socially avoidant. The negative labels are even worse for an individual regarded as an “extreme introvert.” I’m sure you have a good idea of what I mean if you think you’re one and have … Read more
Being in a relationship is magical. But getting to know someone better lies at the center of that connection, and getting to know everything about your potential partner can be tricky. It’s not like people come with a built-in biography you can reference to find out about them. Instead, you need to ask this or … Read more
A friend of mine has a niece in her first year of college. At first, everything was new and exciting, but as the months passed, she developed insomnia and complained of heart palpitations when it was close to exam time. Are you a college student experiencing something similar, and you feel like you aren’t handling … Read more