Do you sometimes feel that you could be more, do more? If so, you may be thinking that you’re not reaching your potential. You want to achieve more but time is limited, and your will to act is non-existent. These roadblocks can come up while in pursuit of your potential or best self. Living a […]
Too Busy for Solitude? 4 Ways to Make Time for Yourself
By Morgan Bundrant Solitude is creativity’s best friend, and solitude is refreshment for our souls. ~Naomi Judd Many definitions for “self-care” exist. The International Self-Care Foundation defines it as, “what people do for themselves to establish and maintain health, and to prevent and deal with illness.” In a more practical sense, I like to think […]
How to Cultivate a Sense of Wonder in Life
By Rae Oliver “He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead; his eyes are closed.” – Albert Einstein Our responsibilities grow as we get older — mortgages, car payments, medical insurance, and school fees, to name some. As much as we want to avoid it, […]
10 Ways to Keep Hope Alive in Hard Times
Practice hope. As hopefulness becomes a habit, you can achieve a permanently happy spirit. ~Norman Vincent Peale When life’s circumstances, drop us to our knees, we feel a loss of hope. Family and friends give words of encouragement and support, but it’s still tough to pull ourselves out of despair, anger, disappointment and frustration. However, […]
23 Creativity Quotes to Ignite Your Self-Expression
What is your creative outlet? The one that you get lost in for hours? You feel happy and fulfilled while doing it? This form of self-expression is where you’ll experience your highest levels of creativity according to author Daniel Pink in his book, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us. He says, “For artists, […]