You want to feel grateful – you know you’re supposed to feel grateful. But for some reason, you just can’t. Gratitude is often talked about as some magical elixir that will make everything better. ‘Count your blessings. When you’re feeling down – just focus on all the good in your life. Don’t look at the…
Self improvement is tough. Changing your thoughts, emotions or behavior is not easy. We’re hard- wired to resist change, even when we know it’s good for us. Why is self improvement so hard? And how can we stay motivated? Self improvement can be a lonely journey. Whether you’re trying to improve your self-esteem, communication skills,…
If you’ve grown up with a poverty mindset – then you know just the act of talking or reading about money brings up painful feelings. Feelings like shame, anxiety, frustration, and self-doubt. For most of my adult life, I’ve made excuses for why I would continue to put off learning about money – aka developing…
This article was written by Sean Morris of Learnfit.org. Taking care of ourselves is essential to leading a healthy and fulfilling life. However, it can be easy to get sidetracked or lose motivation when maintaining our wellness goals. Here’s 6 tips for sticking to your wellness and self-care goals to help you live your best…
Does taking on your New Year’s resolutions feel you with excitement and motivation? If it doesn’t, don’t worry – you’re not alone. Maybe you have no idea where this year will take you. Or perhaps you don’t have the slightest clue about what you really want in life. Don’t fret, we’ve all been there. Read…
This is a special guest post by Sean Morris of Learnfit.org. Taking a step back from normal life allows many people to slow down and reevaluate what really matters to them. Whether you want a healthier lifestyle or a different career, making time to think about these important things can lead you down a new…
It starts when we’re kids. Our parents lived lives of quiet desperation. They tried so hard to find their place in society, but never truly made it. Then we inherited these same feelings of shame. Believing that we don’t belong – that somehow we’re not enough. We constantly compare ourselves to others thinking there’s something…
“I… just really… hate myself for being this way,” I sobbed into the arms of my husband. I had just gotten home from my first day at a new job. This was probably the easiest part-time job I’ve ever had. Yet I was nervous and internally obsessing about what the clients might think about me….
The world is a crazy place. It’s so easy to feel lost and wonder what the point of living is. Some people are completely happy to never think of these things. But if you’re like me, then you’re constantly seeking a sense of purpose in your life. Without purpose, life feels like a cruel punishment….