“Owning less is better than organizing more.” ~Joshua Becker There are lots of reasons to declutter—to free up space, to…
Motivational
It’s Not Selfish to Want to Thrive, and I Now Know I Deserve It
“To create more positive results in your life, replace ‘if only’ with ‘next time.” ~Celestine Chua I’m twenty-nine-and-a-half and I’ve…
6 Addiction Myths (from My Life with an Alcoholic)
“Be the person who breaks the cycle. If you were judged, choose understanding. If you were rejected, choose acceptance. If…
Why I Won’t Just “Let Go” of the Hurt in My Heart
“It’s not a matter of ‘letting go.’ You would if you could. Instead of ‘let it go’ we should probably…
10 Things You Need to Know to Maintain Strong Friendships
“A friend is someone with whom you dare to be yourself.” ~Frank Crane Studies show that feeling connected to other…
How to Journal Away Your Disappointment in Yourself
“Forgive yourself for not knowing better at the time. Forgive yourself for giving away your power. Forgive yourself for past…
What to Do When Someone You Love is Struggling
“Sometimes the easiest way to solve a problem is to stop participating in the problem.” ~ Jonathan Mead I don’t…
How to Practice Joy and Bravery
“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorns have roses.” ~Alphonse Karr “You should have told…
It’s More Important to Be Authentic Than Impressive
“The most fundamental harm we can do to ourselves is to remain ignorant by not having the courage to look…
What Happens When We Assume the Worst of People We Love
“Before you assume, learn. Before you judge, understand. Before you hurt, feel. Before you say, think.” ~Unknown There we were…