“What will mess you up most in life is the picture in your head of how it’s supposed to be.”…
Motivational
30 Reminders for Sensitive People Who Feel Drained, Ashamed, or Judged
There are some words that get painfully etched into our memories as if with a red-hot poker. For me, growing…
Don’t Let It Beat You: How to Find Your Fighting Spirit When Life Gets Tough
“Sometimes, life will kick you around, but sooner or later, you realize you’re not just a survivor. You’re a warrior,…
How Lowering Our Expectations Helps Us Do What We Really Want to Do
“Human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind.” ~William James Despite being the sort of person…
9 Lessons from my 9-Month-Old Nephew, Who’s Taught Me How to Live
“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” ~William Arthur Ward Oliver.…
It’s Not All Love and Light: Why We Can’t Ignore the Dark and Just “Be Positive”
“The dark night of the soul comes just before revelation.” ~Joseph Campbell If you frequent Instagram or any other social…
How to Avoid Petty Fights and Get What You Need in Your Relationship
“It’s never overreacting to ask for what you want and need.” ~Amy Poehler It was yet another stupid argument that escalated…
The Beauty of Doing Nothing: Why I’ve Embraced Being Unproductive
“Every good cause is worth some inefficiency.” ~Paul Samuelson I made a mess yesterday. The mess is still there. Who…
The Invisible Effects of Social Media: When It’s Time to Stop Scrolling
“What you do today is important because you are exchanging a day of your life for it.” ~Unknown Is there…
We Keep Going, One Tiny Step at a Time, and We Should Be Proud
“Don’t wait until you reach your goal to be proud of yourself. Be proud of every step you take.” ~Karen…