We have evolved to feel fear. And while it helped our ancestors during dangerous and life-threatening times, today it’s sometimes a nuisance. That primal response to sabre tooth tigers can now, in modern times, stop you from trying out new things or taking steps toward a…
We all feel a little down sometimes. Often, there doesn’t seem to be any particular reason for feeling blue and unmotivated. So what do you do when you don’t feel like doing anything? #1. Take a shower. Even if you plan to…
People who talk out loud to themselves have a reputation for being… well, crazy. But it turns out, they’re actually quite intelligent. Here’s why. #1. People who talk to themselves know what they want and make things happen. When you talk…
I walked into a grocery store the other day and saw a red balloon that had “Mother’s Day, May 8” written on it. It sent me into immediate grief mode — you see, my mom is gone. I know I took…
Dealing with failure is tough. But once you carefully consider where that failure took you and what you learned from it, you’ll appreciate that it was actually necessary. The fails that you experience are part of the path to eventual success. Here’s…
Music is capable of touching our emotions in so many different ways. It gives us the energy to get through a work out and helps us focus when we need to concentrate. Music is also a great antidote when you’re feeling blue. But contrary…
Yes, life sucks sometimes. Even if everything is moving along smoothly, we’re all at risk of getting the temporary blues. But whenever you feel awful and want to crawl under a rock, it’s helpful to remember certain truths — they’ll make…
#1. Invest a little every month. While this may seem like a boring way to financially secure yourself down the line, there’s no arguing that this simple method will allow you to chill later. Get your money working for you.…
#1. You can act like yourself. You aren’t worried that your true self is going to send your guy running to the hills. You feel confident that he has hand picked you because of who you are. #2. He’s interested…
Alone time from your partner may seem like a counterproductive way of staying close but it actually shows the love you have for that person. It’s healthy to have your own life because having a good relationship with yourself makes you…
Monks don’t have technology or the comforts of modern life. They do chores and live simply, which doesn’t sound like a lot of fun. So why is it that buddhist monks seem so deliriously happy all the time? These 7 daily habits might have something…
Everyone has some self-destructive tendencies living within them, which prevent success and happiness. Here are the five major things everyone needs to stop doing now to put an end to the self-destructive cycle. #1. Emotional eating, spending, and drinking. Relying on instant gratification…
It sounds counterintuitive, but if you want to be rich, you’re probably better off skipping a university education. Why? #1. University will leave you in massive amounts of debt. Before you even start to make money with your new degree,…
#1. Honoring friendships. Grandparents have lost friends along the road of life which makes them appreciate those people they still have. They don’t ditch their friends or show up late because they truly value their relationships and appreciate that nothing…
Breaking up is never easy. But before ending a relationship, there are steps you can take to make the whole thing easier on yourself and your partner. You can’t avoid heartache, but you can avoid the unnecessary grief that comes…
#1. It’s not honest. Small talk creates barriers and prevents honest interactions. Hear us out: when someone talks to you about the weather or exchanges pleasantries, they’re hiding their true selves by not opening up about their personal life and experiences. People who are…