Being Human Is Not for Sissies!!A couple of weeks ago, I attended a deep meditation workshop. By the end, there was a message that kept repeating in my mind. Being human is not for sissies!!First, life can be hard. Whether it's the day-to-day disappo...

The Pitfalls of Optimism & Why It Leads to DisappointmentIf you’re an optimist; if you expect things to go your way, if you expect good things will happen, if you give other people the benefit of the doubt, I guarantee there are times you&nb...

Expectations vs Plans - Why the difference mattersLet's say you're planning to get together with friends on the weekend to have a picnic. As a plan, you set aside the time, maybe gather up some food, and are looking forward to having fun.But your pla...

If You Could Give Advice to Your Younger SelfTake a moment and think of what advice you would give your younger self. You could pick an earlier time that was especially difficult for you. Maybe it was middle school or high school. Maybe it was early...

Are You Volunteering to Learn About Other People’s Problems? Watch your news consumptionWhat if you asked everyone to tell you all their problems? Everyone at work. Everyone in the store. Everyone at the gas station. On top of that, everyone you knew...

Why Our Brains Are Like Puppies - They both need taming & trainingTyson, our dog, is now five years old. He's calm, well-behaved, and easy to have around. This was NOT the situation when he was a puppy!! If you’ve ever had a puppy, you know...

Want Less Stress? Three Common Truths We Commonly ForgetWhat are these common truths? You've probably heard them many times, even as a child, yet we often overlook them. However, they consistently prove themselves to be true.Life is not fairThings do...

How Strong Is Your Community?How strong is your community? No, I’m not talking about your neighborhood. I’m talking about the community of people with whom you can be yourself; where you share common values, interests, and goals. Where you feel...

Do You Know & Use Your Superpowers? Tapping into our strengths brings more success & happinessI was hanging out with a new friend a few days ago. I don’t know her real well, so it was fun to learn about her and hear her story. She w...

Is Adultitis Distracting You from Enjoying Your Life?Do you waste time on things that don't matter; things that may distract you from enjoying your life, making an impact, and pursuing your dreams?Today, I'm excited to share a guest positivity tip wi...