The Types of Tests Life Gives Us
In school, you’re taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you’re given a test that teaches you a lesson. – Tom Bodett Life is rarely just easy, and when it is, it never lasts. Instead of this,…
Signs that it’s time for a Career Change
“Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.”—Andre Gide Most people develop a specific career in a field and stay there. But often, we feel the desire to change careers or begin…
Times you should remain silent
“The world would be happier if men had the same capacity to be silent that they have to speak.” – Baruch Spinoza There are many situations when you have to speak up, give your opinion, and make your voice heard.…
How to Sound Confident
Confidence helps us take risks and push ourselves to excellence. But it can also inspire more trust in other people and open doors that would remain closed otherwise. Here are a few ideas for how to sound confident and, eventually,…
Signs that you are Growing
Growing is a lifelong process that some people sabotage. We can resist growing up and becoming more mature, and when we do, we tend to limit our lives and the development of our potential. Here are the signs that show…
Do not fall for these manipulation techniques
“True love is built on free will and free choice, not control and manipulation.” – Ken Poirot People are not always civil. Sometimes, they can get quite nasty with the things they do, although they are not always very obvious…
Times you should be present in the moment
“Time isn’t precious at all, because it is an illusion. What you perceive as precious is not time but the one point that is out of time: the Now. That is precious indeed. The more you are focused on time…
How to make up after a Fight?
Quarrels are a natural part of relationships. Making up is always the best part. Maureen Johnson All couples have fights. This is also true of other relationships in our lives. It’s likely that we will fight with those around us…
How knowing about your flaws and bias can help you in better Decision-Making
Making decisions is something we do every day, but that doesn’t make it easier. Decisions can impact every aspect of our lives, so poor choices can lead to long-lasting consequences. Even small decisions can mess up our days, weeks, or…
Cultivating a Mindset that helps you let go of limiting beliefs
Limiting beliefs are all these ideas that we have been taught that hold us back. They come from our family, our culture, our society, or our own inner doubt. But if we let ourselves stick to these beliefs, then we…
Forgive your parents for these five things
Our relationship to our parents can be complicated. They are often the most influential people in our lives, and this influence can be both positive and negative. While as adults we need to recognize and work through the negatives to…
If You Want to be Everybody Else, You Will Lose Yourself
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” ― Oscar Wilde There are many things you might admire about other people. Sometimes, their lives seem perfect. They appear to be so happy, successful, and fun that we would love to become…
