I had never really understood the meaning behind recurring problems and pain in my life over the past five years. There were times when everything felt so easy, almost stress-free. Then, out-of-the-blue came unpleasant situations that would punch me in the face. I started thinking that I was being punished: Work deals failed. My relationship […]
Pursuing Your Passion: Why You Should Chase Your Dreams
By Jennifer Landis “Love what you do, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” You’ve probably heard this quote before, but it never meant anything to you because you don’t really like your job, and you don’t understand how anyone can. Work is work, after all — that’s the point. It’s supposed to be […]
33 Louise Hay Affirmations to Bring About Positive Change
Louise Hay, who passed away on August 30, 2017 at age 91, was a pioneer and champion of the self-development field. She had a troubled childhood, yet amazing life. She grew up in an unstable home, marked by poverty and abuse. She eventually ran away from home, became a model in New York City and […]
5 Ways to Feel Happier in the Next 5 Minutes
By Marcus Clarke Stress is a constant factor in many people’s lives. With the right tools, though, those who feel stressed can create a better mentality in as little as five minutes. While five minutes may seem like an insignificant amount of time to reduce stress, these activities can have a positive impact on mental […]
How Self-Compassion Helped Heal My Life
By Trevor McDonald I struggled all my life with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), which made me feel inadequate compared to everyone else. My mind only consisted of negative self-talk, where I convinced myself I was not “normal” or “good enough”. After so many years of continuous self-hatred and suffering episodes of hopelessness over something […]