And most people won't. That's life. People come and go. Activities that you once called your favorite will one day be nothing more than a memory. Friends that you've trusted with your life can disappear without a trace or leave without saying goodbye. And there's not always someone to blame in these situations. Sometimes people… Continue reading Not Everyone is Meant to Stay in Your Life Forever
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How We Grow: The Goldilocks Zone
The Goldilocks zone is the habitable area around a star where the temperature allows life to exist. Not too hot and not too cold. It's just right. A similar principle applies when we're talking about how we learn and grow. Physically, we grow stronger by pushing our bodies to the limit. By stretching it past… Continue reading How We Grow: The Goldilocks Zone
Breaking out of the old you
Who we are Who we are is a combination of the way we think, the actions we take, and the things we believe. Who you were is who you've been, and who you are is who you will be. The most important thing in making lasting changes is to make a concerted effort to catch… Continue reading Breaking out of the old you
The Rhythm of Mood
"I'm thinking." I find myself inadvertently blurting this out when I get mental overload. Most times I'm alone with nobody around to hear it. We all go through different moods, but the involuntary phrases intrigue me. Surely they're a reflection of my mental state. This week it's been "I'm thinking." This one tends to happen… Continue reading The Rhythm of Mood
The Game of Writing: Creativity 3/3
This is the third piece in a series called The Game of Writing. To read the first piece, click here. To read the second, click here. Creativity Authenticity and creativity go hand in hand. To be creative is to be different. “Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once… Continue reading The Game of Writing: Creativity 3/3
The Secret of Change
If you've read one of my pieces before, you probably know that I'm a big fan of using quotes. Specifically from philosophers - there's just something about the timeless wisdom paired with their unmatched clarity. Being able to convey such powerful information and wisdom in such few words is inspiring. One of my favorite quotes… Continue reading The Secret of Change
Perspective – The Ultimate Cheat Code
"There will always be rocks in the road ahead of us. They will be stumbling blocks or stepping stones; it all depends on how you use them." -Friedrich Nietzsche Mentality Your mentality underlies every other aspect of your life. What type of mentality you have and how you interpret situations can be the difference between… Continue reading Perspective – The Ultimate Cheat Code