When friends and relatives lose someone they love, our words often seem inadequate. What’s most important is simply to be there for them and to let them know we care.
Read MoreIt’s important to celebrate milestones in every area of our life, but especially in our personal growth. Doing so allows us to acknowledge our progress, and gives us the energy to continue pursuing our goals.
Read MoreIt’s important to designate a time to take a step back and look at the bigger picture of your life—to take stock of where you’ve been, and consider where you’re headed.
Read MoreWhen you’re in the zone, doing what you love, you lose all track of time. The joy is compounded when you have friends who share your enthusiasm for your favorite activity.
Read MoreWe all struggle throughout our lives. When we’re young, we rail against the unfairness of it. But adversity teaches us many valuable life lessons, helps us grow stronger, and prepares us for future difficulties.
Read MorePeople with a condition called alexithymia have trouble identifying, processing, and expressing their emotions. If it is a learned response rather than a genetic disorder, information and support can help them expand their emotional awareness.
Read MoreOur emotions shape our thoughts and decisions. Expanding our emotional range can improve our health, relationships, and our level of satisfaction with our lives.
Read MoreThe longer we live, the more likely we are to go through some kind of heartbreak. Self-reflection can give us perspective, and provide us with information about what we need going forward.
Read MoreBad days happen to everyone. There are many good options for turning them around including honoring our feelings, reframing our negative thoughts, looking for the positive, and learning to laugh things off.
Read MoreDeep seated, unconscious beliefs can influence our current behaviors more than we know. Some reflection may help us uncover the specific ones that are holding us back.
Read MoreThere is no one formula for success in any endeavor, but studies show that perseverance often plays a more important role than natural talent.
Read MoreIt’s not so much what happens to us in life that causes us to be anxious, but how we view it. Focusing on our worst fears robs us of precious moments that we can never get back.
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