How strong are your opinions of others? Are they rock solid? Or do they change as life does? The Oxford Dictionary defines opinion as ‘a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.’ With that in mind, what types of opinions have you formed about those you are closest to? […]
Category: Self-Development
How You Can Save The World
With so much talk about the environment, it can be overwhelming trying to figure out what you can do to give back. Heck, it can even seem like there is nothing you can do to make a difference all by yourself. Or like there is so much information that you might not even know what […]
Feel Good, Look Great
Look good, feel good. I’m sure we’ve all heard this phrase before, or at least some sort of variation of it. But what is the meaning of it? Is there even any? Well, the answer to the second part is yes. And no. Yes, there is meaning behind the phrase, but no, it’s not as […]
How to Deal With Addiction in Loved Ones
How many people do you know personally with a drug or alcohol addiction? Just one? A handful? More than that? Maybe you’re like me and the answer is more than you would like. Now I’m going to get more personal and I hope that’s alright. How many of your loved ones are addicted to drugs […]
Fearless
Here’s a question. Do you aim to be fearless? To really, truly fear nothing? I don’t. I don’t wish to never be afraid, and honestly, I don’t think you should either. Here’s why: fear can actually be beneficial. Wait, what? I thought fear could be harmful you might be thinking. Well, yeah it can be. […]
Why Is It So Easy to Be Negative?
Okay, so be prepared for me to become really nerdy on this one, but that’s because I find this topic so interesting! We as humans all have things in common, and we all have differences as well! The differences are what make us unique, but today I am going to be talking about something that […]
Relationship Goals
Have you ever wondered how relationships affect your self-esteem? And vice versa? I have always been curious about it. Especially to see if the different types of relationships have different effects. For example, does a relationship with a friend have a different impact on self-esteem than a relationship with a family member? And does a […]
Learning to Love Yourself
Ahhh, self-love. What is it really? And why are more and more people compelled to find the meaning of it? Throughout history, self-love was considered borderline selfish and vain. In fact, there are still many cultures today where collectivism is dominant. This means it is more important to care for others than yourself (typically family). […]
5 Traits of Highly Successful People
It’s no secret that success is something many people work hard to achieve, but what is the true meaning of success? Is it having lots of money? Becoming famous? Having power? Well, in all honesty, the only one who can really define what success means to you, is you. The Oxford Dictionary’s definition of success […]
Managing the Unmanageable
When it comes to making life as simple as could be, the first thing that comes to my mind is organization. All kinds of organization. From home to work to just life in general, organization means simplicity! In case you couldn’t tell, I enjoy organizing. I honestly feel like I function ten times better when […]