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. […]
Eight Powerful Ways to Improve Your Self-Esteem Now
Self-esteem, i.e., how you view yourself, is a muscle that needs to be continually built up and nurtured, which can be exhausting. Because self-esteem can shift over time or from moment to moment, you must be vigilant to protect it. Keeping our high self-esteem in check takes a lot of energy and practice. Even those […]