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 […]
How to Shatter Stereotypes and Embrace Your Full Potential at Any Age
The key to shattering stereotypes and embracing your full potential at any age begins with your mindset. How we think affects every area of our lives. If we are not careful, what we believe can have an insidious effect on our feelings and thoughts. Let’s decide today to be intentional about our thoughts concerning our […]
15 Super Cool Mental Health Tips You Can Try Now
Society is uber-focused on mental health these days, as we should be. The rise in wars and rumors of wars, as well as a global pandemic and other chaotic recent events, has taken its toll on the strongest among us. As a result, prioritizing mental well-being is more crucial than ever. With increasing external pressures […]