Japan is known for having one of the healthiest older populations on the planet. Okinawa, a blue zone, has the highest concentration of centenarians globally. They have a strategy for living a long and happy life called ikigai. One key component of ikigai, the Japanese secret to a long and happy life, is surrounding yourself […]
5 Brilliant Ways to Embrace Change and Why You Should Care
Embracing change usually starts with your willingness to let go of something. We all have something we want to let go of, whether it’s a harmful habit, a physical item, an unhealthy relationship, or a toxic viewpoint that keeps us tethered to where we are. However, despite wanting to let go, embracing change can be […]
How to Let Go the Need to Control and Find Harmony Instead
Have you ever considered that your need for control could stem from a deeper problem? I get it. When everything and everybody in your life is under control, you can breathe a sigh of relief. You feel euphoric because you know everything in your life is copacetic. Who wouldn’t want the endorphins from this” don’t […]
Unlock Your Potential: How To Thrive In The Face Of Challenges
Let’s face it: life can be tricky, just like a curveball. It looks like it’s going down a straight path, then it starts to curve out of nowhere. Life can sometimes throw us a curveball, no matter how awesome we are or how much we plan for a bright future. When this happens, you usually […]
How to Maintain an Optimistic Attitude Each Day
If I’m honest, I started to feel more optimistic just by selecting the title for today’s article. Although I’m usually your girl when it comes to “putting on a happy face,” today was just one of those dreary ho-hum days, and I had a hard time feeling optimistic or motivated. It happens to the best […]
How to get Free from the Emotional Baggage of Resentment
Resentment, or bitterness, is a negative emotional response to feeling mistreated. It is a perceived wrongdoing. It is a complex, multilayered emotion described as a mixture of disappointment, disgust, and anger. Other psychologists consider it a mood or a secondary emotion (including cognitive elements) that can be elicited in the face of insult or injury. […]