Lately I’ve been going through a bit of a rough patch. Everyone goes through them from time to time, I know that. But sometimes it can last longer than I want it to. From lack of motivation to feeling inadequate, there’s no shortage of things that happen when we’re dealing with rough patches. But how […]
Tag: development
Yin And Yang – The Balance Of Opposites
Opposites attracting. Contrasting parts. Balance and harmony. The concept of yin and yang is a part of ancient Chinese philosophy that describes how opposite forces are connected and dependent on each other. For example, light and dark, life and death, and men and women. And I’ve come to realize more and more lately just how […]
How To Keep Calm During Chaos
We seem to be at a point in time where history is in the making. But to be honest, aren’t we always? From the urgent matter of reversing the effects of climate change to the first ever elbow greeting between presidential candidates rather than the traditional handshake. Life has always, and will always be, full […]
Easy Ways To Set A Good Example For Your Littles
You know the saying, “Do as I say, not as I do”? Well, it’s no mystery that Littles do a lot better at following what they’re shown rather than what they’re told. You know, the exact opposite of what you want. Well, in a way, this can be a good and a bad thing. Say […]
Help Your Little Have High And Healthy Self-Esteem
Have you ever battled with self-esteem issues growing up? I know the answer is most likely, duh! Well, how were you able to overcome that? Was it just time itself that helped you along? Or perhaps having close friends and family members who emanated confidence that boosted your own? Now here’s a harder question: What […]
Does Everything Really Happen For A Reason?
Do you believe in the phrase, “Everything happens for a reason?” I used to. I used to believe there was a reason for all the good things that happened to me as well as the bad. Maybe it was karma. Would you still believe everything happens for a reason if a loved one suddenly passed […]
Time To Make Time For Yourself
Do you feel like you just don’t have enough time in the day? Rhetorical question. The better question would be who does feel like they have enough time in the day? Well, I know it’s something you hear all the time, but we all have the same 24 hours. Yes, I’m aware that you’re aware […]
Why Being Yourself Is So Hard
Just be yourself. How many times have you heard that phrase before? It’s probably one of the most popular phrases in terms of self-development advice actually. But it’s probably as effective as telling someone not to worry. Or as easy as learning multiple languages fluently. You get the picture. So many people out there would […]
How to Determine What Motivates You
What is it that motivates you? Some of us may have an answer no more than three seconds after being asked that. But, if you’re anything like me, you might feel like you’re being asked to fill out a job application. “What do you mean? A LOT of things motivate me” you might be thinking. […]
5 Ways to Embrace Change
Change. 62% of people are afraid of it. It is a word that has many meanings. Which is ironic because there are also so many ways in which one can change. Change is necessary. It is inevitable. And most importantly, from it comes growth, success, and so much more. What is it that causes us to […]