If you are like me you know there is only so much you can control throughout the day. What I can control is the way you think and how I perceive the world around you. Sometimes it’s easy to let the stress of the world seep in and affect your mindset. That said, with the … Read more
My 8-year-old came home from school the other day and asked me about a big word her teacher had used in class. She said the teacher told them to take pride and develop a sense of self-esteem, as well as learn how to stop being insecure. Now, self-esteem isn’t a fruit, but I felt like … Read more
I am known for being a happy person, but no one – not even me – is happy all the time. Like any human, I am more than capable of being in a bad mood. Unfortunately, when you are a sensitive person who feels things deeply, being in a bad mood can really affect your … Read more
Every day we wake up, we have something to look forward to, good or bad. Hopefully, it is something extraordinary! Nevertheless, having something great to look forward to is a motivator to get up and make the best of every situation that comes our way. We can all admit not everything goes the way we … Read more
Let’s face it, no matter what is happening in the world, the topic of dating will always produce online clicks and in-person debates. The reasons for this are many, but often boil down to the fear of being alone, which is something that almost everyone experiences at some point in their lives. Dating can be … Read more
A lack of self-awareness is understood as one of the reasons why many people fail to experience greater success. It isn’t surprising. You simply can’t walk into a store and buy self-awareness. Actually, you first have to be aware of self-awareness and then learn how to increase this human ability. Good for you if you’re already living … Read more
Have you ever walked into a room and had an almost irrational fear or anger response to the people in the room or the situation there? Often, we’ll have this feeling when we’re face to face with our boss, or some other peer, feeling that we’re not happy and not okay (but we won’t know … Read more
Job interviewers ask many questions. Most are easy to answer, but others have us stopping to think. These are the questions that you need to prepare for in advance… or else you and the interviewer may be sitting there in silence, and someone else may end up getting the position you want. One of the … Read more
As with anything in life, outside forces are trying to get us off the objective on which we are focused. We know that by settling for less than the desired outcome we seek is to live less than “our best life.” For instance, if we are on a diet, we are tempted to consume … Read more
If your mom’s behavior made you comb the internet for toxic mother signs, then the situation must be dire. The truth of the matter is, a toxic person can make your life a lot more stressful, whether it’s your mother or not. You may love your mother dearly, but can no longer tolerate her harmful behaviors. I … Read more