I feel like I’m distant from my family in a way that most families aren’t supposed to be. I feel like I get judged by not being as responsive or communicative as a family member would be to another. I don’t really feel like I have ties to people outside of my immediate family because […]
Mind
Busyness Has Nothing to Do with Productivity
Being busy isn’t always a good thing. Yet we seem to equate it to success. When people come into the door huffing and puffing, we say, “Oh, he/she must be doing something.” In reality, this person could just be wasting time. By wasting time I mean checking and responding to email, getting updates on unimportant […]
Soul
There is a Difference Between Love and Possession
The worst part of any relationship is most definitely the break up. The crazy thing about breakups is that if it is being contemplated and actioned upon, it was probably necessary. It’s a necessary evil for two people who have taken the time to try to sync, but it just didn’t work. The evil gets […]
Mind
Why Successful People are Crazy
“Here’s to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes … the ones who see things differently — they’re not fond of rules, and they have no respect for the status quo. … You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only […]
Soul
Do the Hard Things Because This is What Makes You Stronger
The crazy thing about life is that it doesn’t get much easier. You just get stronger. The thing is, we must be willing to do hard things if we want to continue to grow. When we do hard things, it allows us to get used to it, making the task easier. It also allows us […]
Soul
There’s Nothing Wrong with Being Ordinary
The great thing about this super hero resurgence along with the new Star Wars shows and movies coming out is that it’s inspiring kids and adults alike to be superhuman. The reason why these types of entertainment has had rise in popular culture because people subconsciously want to be greater than they are and serve […]
Mind
Your Perception of the World Comes from the Music You Listen To
Music has a powerful effect on us. It has a way with carrying our emotions. A sad song can move us to tears while Pharrell Williams can spend an entire year making us happy. That’s just in the short term. A study conducted at the University of Groningen in Netherlands shows that not only does […]
Soul
Why Emotional Intelligence is Important in Love
Relationships are forever evolving. The ability to be aware of the changes, whether good or small, is one of the critical reasons why relationships last. Through empathy for your significant other, you’ll be able to sense changes in the dynamics of the relationship and know when there is need for action. People want to be […]
Mind
Why Most Phobias Stem from a Fear of Death
Biblical stories tell us a tale of Adam and Eve. Adam and Eve were just like every creature created by God, until the two humans ate an apple from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. From then on nothing was the same. If you believe the story to be true, from then […]
Mind
Why Most People Don’t Reach Their Full Potential
The answer is easy. We tend to be in survival mode all the time. IF you were wondering, there are two modes: surviving and thriving. When we are in survival mode, it means that we are trying to mitigate risk. The biggest importance to you is to make sure that you are safe and that […]
Soul
To Fight Loneliness, Just Say Hello
It’s been a difficult with us being in isolation. Some of us have been in isolation before COVID. Hopefully this one simple tip can help you if you feel lonely throughout this process or any other aspect of life. It’s to simply say hello to others. It seems very easy to do, but so little […]
Body
Ways to Boost Your Immune System this Flu Season
The one thing I kind of dislike with this whole pandemic, is the mask being only way to prevent sickness, just like any virus, sickness can be prevented by eating healthy and exercising. A vaccine like the flu shot is not going to be your magic bullet. The best way to prevent the cold or […]