In a garden the seeds that get the most sun, water, and attention tend to be the ones that have the best chance of growing and flourishing. We only have so much water and attention and at some point the sun must set. Your life is like a garden filled with seeds of friendship, hobbies, …
There are billions of people in the world, but just one you. Your combination of experiences, genetic traits, and individual thoughts make you a unique person with unique viewpoints. You may feel that others have already expressed what you feel or created all the things you could think of creating, but no one has made …
If you are stuck in a cycle of overthinking and can’t get away, there are a few techniques that you can do right where you are that can help center your mind.
The seasons are ever-changing as daylight hours lengthen and shorten and leaves shift their colors. Nature does not overthink how it is changing, it allows itself to change as it is meant to. As humans our change is not always outwardly expressed or as dramatic as the seasons. Because of this it is important for …
You may feel that your importance is based on your job title, what others think of you, your bank account, your degree, or even how many books you read in a year. But there are not conditions that need to be met in order for you to be important, you are important for the simple …
We are often told the importance of getting out of our comfort zone and for many that can daunting. But what if instead of “getting out of your comfort zone” you “expand your comfort zone”. A slight change in wording can help reframe your mindset about what it means to take on new experiences. The …
Before making a purchase that is outside of essentials (transportation, food, medical etc.) ask yourself a few questions to get at the root of why you want to buy this. More than just saving money, being more intentional about spending means you only bring things you truly want, need, will fit, and will be useful …
Having goals and ambitions and can give us something to work towards and help us grow. But we can easily get caught up in what and who we want to be that we fail to take the time to take in all that we have going for ourselves right now. There are skills you have …
It is easy to get caught up in your journey towards larger goals such as a new job, relocating, beginning a new chapter in your life, or just making a big change. A dedicated focus on a goal can be rewarding, challenging, and fulfilling. But having a focus that is too narrow means you miss …
When a day does not go as planned it can be hard to process. Even when a day turns out better than we thought it can be hard for our brain to figure out what to do with that information and in turn how to act on it. When a day does not go as …