It’s not too late to turn things around and salvage this year. Maybe you’ve lost motivation or have procrastinated on starting your life-changing goals. If so, so what? It’s no big deal. Get up and get going because life does not wait!  Many of us put things off. And if that sounds like you, don’t…

Life is messy and unpredictable sometimes. We don’t make the best decisions, or things spiral out of our control, or we suffer the unfortunate consequences of other people’s choices.  How we react to certain triggers and situations and show up in life either fills our life with more or less hope, joy, or misery. To…

  Imagine achieving your dreams and goals and living a flourishing life. When you activate your potential, that kind of life can be yours. Many people fall short of their potential because they don’t want it bad enough and they lack mental and emotional toughness.   Unlocking your best life requires time and effort, dealing with…

Negativity doesn’t just suck up precious mental space; it leaks into every area of your life, undermining your hopes, dreams, and plans.  Pessimism and negativity are toxic to your mental health, physical health, and social health. Let’s have a look. Mental Health Besides making you feel miserable, negative thoughts compromise your long-term mental health. These…

Clean slates and fresh starts inspire us to dream. Each New Year, we imagine the kind of life that might be ours. The promise of change fills us with hope as we get excited about the possibilities. People promise themselves that this is the year everything changes: out with the old and in with the…

The holiday songs we hear on the radio and store speakers as we shop say this is the most wonderful time of the year, the happiest season of all. And, for many people, it is! The Wonderland Escape Just look at all the colorful decorations that delight our senses and delicious food that reminds us…

 A truly grateful person counts their blessings, not their burdens.  Gratitude is a powerful emotion that fills our soul with a deep appreciation for what matters most.  It’s a superpower that sets the tone for our day, fuels goodwill, creates opportunities, frames our expectations, and guides our actions. Furthermore, it reminds us that the most…

Norman Vincent Peale said, “The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.” How often do we seek praise over criticism? While no one likes being criticized, a critique can be a gift, depending on how you see it and what you do with it. …

What comes first, motivation and then action, or action and then motivation?  And what is motivation, anyway? Here’s one definition, “The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.” Motivation is the driving force behind our actions.  Motivation is that powerful, internal force that drives you to live your life in a…

On the surface, life appears to be a combination of your thoughts, beliefs, behaviors, and actions, where even the littlest and seemingly insignificant things can make huge impacts, triggering lasting effects. On a deeper level, your beliefs, behaviors, thoughts, and actions are a product of your identity, which we’ll leave for another time.  There’s an…

Hippocrates said, “If you are in a bad mood, go for a walk. If you are still in a bad mood, go for another walk.” There are so many great reasons for adding walking to your routine. Besides being enjoyable and relaxing, it’s good for your overall well-being. Here are some of the incredible benefits…

Perhaps you’ve heard these famous words of Socrates, “The unexamined life isn’t worth living.” Whether you agree with Socrates or not, a superficial life is weak, unfulfilling, and filled with stuff that don’t matter in the end, not to mention that it keeps you from being what you were born to become. We should set…