There’s a special feeling that comes with belonging to a group of people who are related to you. At their best, families sustain us, and give us a solid foundation from which we can grow.
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.
Read MoreThe troubles of the world can be overwhelming, but there are small steps we can take as individuals to help ease the burdens of those in our immediate circles.
Read MoreFirst impressions are often wrong. Our lives can be enriched if we take the time to listen to the stories of the people we encounter, especially those who seem at first glance to be very different from us.
Read MoreThe viewpoint that humankind is essentially self-serving is not supported by science. Rather, our negativity bias causes us to focus on dramatic headlines that highlight appalling behavior. We can offset this by looking for examples of goodness around us.
Read MoreLife doesn’t give us the chance to go back and redo what’s already been done. We can ease our feelings of regret by having self-compassion for our mistakes and apologizing to those we’ve harmed, freeing up emotional energy for our relationships going forward.
Read MoreIt can be scary to look inside ourselves. If you make a plan, enlist a companion, and prepare for the unexpected, it can lead to increased energy and greater self-awareness.
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