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Meditation and Mindfulness for Dealing with Resentment

Feelings of resentment are extremely common in relationships. If left unchecked, they can be destructive and can slowly erode away the foundations of healthy relationships. In romantic partnerships,...

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Self-Esteem: Are You Actually That Bad?

It’s pretty obvious that every one of us wants to feel that oh-so-popular “high self-esteem”, right? It’s drilled in us since we’re little to feel confident, to feel good about ourselves, and to “know...

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Warning Signs That You are Not in Control of Your Life 

Losing control and no longer feeling like we are in any position of power regarding our lives is terrifying, yet common. Sometimes we feel like we are simply bystanders, getting carried away by the...

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Deep Questions to Ask: Philosophers and How They Wrestled with These Questions

If you're a wisdom seeker, chances are you're always on the lookout for new deep questions to ask.  After all, there's nothing like a good deep question to get your brain cells firing and to get you...

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8 Great Resources To Improve Your Mental Health

Mental health is a topic that needs to be talked about more. Mental health issues can affect anyone. It's important to understand that seeking help doesn't mean you're weak, crazy, or negative. If you...

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The #1 Secret Weapon for Healing Mental Health

Life is tough. There is so much worry and sadness. Listlessness, obsessive thinking and overall lack of energy are just some of the symptoms that are telltale signs of underlying depression and...

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5 Tips For Talking With Your Teen About Using Substances

Raising children is a difficult task that only strengthens when that child becomes a teen. During adolescence, it is a time of discovering who they are, and they will often test their boundaries. This...

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How to Stay in Touch with the Office During Your Leisure Time and Still Enjoy...

There are many debates surrounding the idea of working in our leisure time. Most people believe it's purely harmful and ruins our mental health. Seriously, if I get a dollar every time I hear or read...

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6 Way To Recalibrate and Focus Where You Spend Your Energy This Holiday Season

Life is short they say!  Eat the dessert first they say!  Well, there is some truth to this as we only have a certain amount of time/energy and as I reference in my book “heartbeats” in this life....

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5 Simple Habits and Routines to Keep You Away from Depression and Stress

One of the major problems facing today’s generation is depression. Excessive workload, changing lifestyle, loneliness, and financial pressure all lead to stress which results in depression. You feel...

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14 Common Misconceptions About Goal Setting

It is no wonder 80% of people do not set goals in life…and only 6% of those who set goals achieve these in life.  Everyone knows about goal setting. But rarely do you find a person who sets practical,...

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What is Life-Enhancing Anxiety?

Essentially, anxiety is a fear of the unknown. But it is also a call to the unknown.             While it may seem counterintuitive, one of our great problems today is too little anxiety, at least of...

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The Numerous Benefits of Cold Water Exposure

Engaging in a white water rafting adventure is a thrilling and challenging experience. The rapids, the cold water, and the great outdoors all contribute to an adrenaline rush. But what if I told you...

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6 Ways To Empower Yourself To Conquer Your Dreams

There is no better feeling than taking control of your life and finding the power to make your dreams come true. Having a deep-rooted belief in yourself and the courage to seize opportunities when...

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3 Keys to Make Time for Your Goals!

The problem starts with thinking in terms of having time as opposed to making time. We all have the same amount of time in a day, but what we make of that time and how we use that time is what makes...

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Maintaining Your Well-Being While Changing the World

Many people have gotten more involved in social activism and community work, recently. Seeing the divides in political positions, opportunities, and lived experiences, many of us have declared that we...

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Active Listening: A Crucial Part of Communications, and Leadership

Being a good communicator is often cited as one of the key characteristics of a strong leader. But when people think of communication—for example, instructions from managers to their team—most think...

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3 Ways to Develop an ‘Ever-Young’ Mind by Asking Ourselves Questions

Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895–1986) was an exceptional thinker and mystic. One of the baffling features of his thought and discourse was his insistence on rejecting the traditional role of a spiritual...

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A Book, A Desk, A Lamp: My 3 Best Investments From Last Year

Last year I made three purchases that changed my life for the better. They weren't flashy or expensive items or even stocks for that matter, but they have given me the tools to become more balanced...

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How to Find Balance: Techniques for Managing Stress and Achieving Career Success

By all accounts, we’ve become a nation of people desperately trying to manage stress overload. According to a 2022 survey from the American Psychological Association, the problem is so bad that around...

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