Quotes and affirmations can help inspire us. They can lead us down a good path and help increase our happiness.
This section contains quote posts that will help inspire, motivate, guide and influence us to make positive changes in our lives that will have an impact on our wellbeing and happiness
Courage and vulnerability—are these two character traits related? Is it possible to be courageous and vulnerable at the same time? Brené Brown believes that one has to learn to be vulnerable before reaching the highest peak of courageousness and bravery. In her words, “You have to embrace the suck; courage over comfort.” This post is … Read more
The word mentor can mean different things to different people. For some, it may be a friend who selflessly listens after a relationship breakup. For others, a person who offers guidance when starting a new job. But whilst the situation will vary, the goal of a mentor does not. It’s their responsibility to offer direction … Read more
We’re all intrigued by other people’s lives. Whether it’s watching folk walk past as we sit in the local café, or searching through social media to catch up on the latest celebrity gossip, curiosity comes to us all. It’s human nature. People are fascinating to watch. And by taking an interest in their lives, we … Read more
Chances are, someone you know personally in your family, on your job, in your neighborhood, in church, or civic organization is suffering from depression. It may even be you that is depressed. Love and support from those closest to you or close to a depressed person you know can be the lifeline needed to bring … Read more
While money isn’t everything, most things in life involve some form of monetary transaction. For example, a dream house, fancy car, or a vacation to Europe costs lots of money. But being able to afford such things is another matter altogether. One way to get into the money-making mindset is to use some money affirmations. … Read more
Even though you are blessed and gifted with the ability to run fast, jump high, and exhibit incredible feats of strength… it still does you mind and soul good to receive words of encouragement. Whether in sports or life, setbacks and defeat are certain. Those unfortunate circumstances are sure to bring pain and frustration. And … Read more
If there is one thing that we all want out of life, it’s to be happy. Not just OK, or getting by. But completely and utterly happy. It’s the reason why we change our jobs. Get our hair done. Go out for dinner. Buy a new phone, a puppy, a holiday… It’s all in aid … Read more
We all have those ‘down days’. But some people are in a permanent state of misery. The world is against them. And nothing you say makes it any better. Whilst that person may be your nearest and dearest, they’re also a very dark cloud on your beautifully sunny day. They feel like a hole in … Read more
When you know a student is struggling with coursework and staying motivated, will words of encouragement help motivate and inspire them? You bet they will! In fact, research studies investigating the power of verbal encouragement found that college students receiving encouragement from counselors reported they felt more empowered to earn their degree and make better … Read more
Ask a child to draw their family tree and more often than not, it’ll look like a plate of spaghetti. Not because that’s what they had for dinner last night. But because they’re part of a blended family. And although it may look confusing, that family is filled with more love than a child could … Read more