“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” ~Cicero To be grateful is to be happier. However, when we experience a job loss, divorce, loss of a loved one is when it’s not so easy to see the good. These are the times, though, when practicing gratitude is most […]
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The Value of a Bucket List
You may or may not have a bucket list, but if not, creating one can be a valuable and effective way to put into writing what you want in life and potentially live with less regret. A bucket list has us think outside of the box, away from our routines to look at what we […]
10 Ways to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
“The further you get away from yourself, the more challenging it is. Not to be in your comfort zone is great fun.” ~Benedict Cumberbatch Sometimes what keeps us from getting what we want in life is our reluctance to change our routines and habits. We want to minimize the stress and risk that breaking the […]
12 Personal Growth Ideas
Do you feel sometimes that each day morphs into the rest? That you are just going through the motions? You may not be in your ideal job, are saddled with too many obligations or just plain need a change. Shaking up the routine may be just what you need to arouse some excitement and enthusiasm […]
Choose a Virtue in the New Year
With the New Year here, you may be thinking about New Year’s resolutions. Setting goals is beneficial, but you might feel a sense of weight in figuring out how to achieve them. Trying to achieve the same goals year after year with no results can be disheartening. Instead, how about choosing one word, a virtue, […]