3 Ways to Stop Living a Life of “Quiet Desperation”
When the ideology of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” collides with the harsh reality of leading a life of “quiet desperation”, try these tips to turn life back around.
How to Shift from Victim Mindset to a Growth Mindset
What they are, and why it matters if you want to succeed in any capacity in life In life, there are two types of people: those who believe they can achieve something, or those who have excuses why they cannot. Do you know which one you are? Now, before we get to why it’s so […]
3 Things to Consider When You Feel Worthless and Lack Purpose…
Let’s face it. It’s easy to feel worthless. Like an fraud. Like our life lacks meaning and purpose. It can be hard to see or unique value when there are so many in the world doing what we want to do, or living their best lives on social media — or so it would seem. […]
The Secret to Happiness Is NOT What You Think
3 reasons why happiness seems so elusive, and what to do about it If you’re like most people, chances are, you think don’t like to feel bad. Of course, there ARE exceptions. But, I think we can all agree that if we had to choose, we’d want to feel happy ALL the time, right? I’m […]
Open Letter To All Who Seek To Create Real Change In The World
All over the planet, we can see evidence that there is an abundance of love, kindness, and compassion, or there is the terror of not being enough. What we’ve seen on mainstream media playing out on both sides, is that terror. And when you bring it down to the bottom line, all of it is about how much we love ourselves and each other, or not.
Relationship Advice I Would Give to My 16-Year-Old Self
5 Things That Can Make the Difference Between a Fairytale and a Nightmare I remember when I was still living at home with my parents, I’d often dream about the future relationship I wanted to have. Up until that point, my only exposure to relationships had been my parents, friends’ parents, and those I saw […]
Resiliency Myth: How the Superwoman Complex Sets Us Up for Unnecessary Stress
This past week, I haven’t felt as accomplished as I’d like. Ever since having my son, the days have been shorter, work has felt longer, and time for myself has been few and far between. Before I begin to feel sorry for myself though, I remember one KEY thing. Rather than telling myself, I can […]
You Can’t Please Everyone – So Why Not Please Yourself?
How to Stop Caring What Others Think, Without Being Rude A couple of days ago, I came across an interesting fable. In short, there is a story of a man and his son, who are on a trek with their donkey and headed to a market. In the tale, the father and son encounter various […]
Mental Health Revolution — Is the World Ready?
There has been an increasing number of reports on the mental health crisis in the United States, but few are offering solid, concrete solutions. Consider this an open letter to those seeking change. The Backstory Ever since I was a little girl, I was fascinated with human nature, behavior and the psychology behind emotions. I knew very […]
