Growth and learning don’t always have to be painful — Reach out to 1–5 of your closest friends and say something like: “This is random, but a post I’m reading prompted me to pose this question to a close friend: What do you see as my personal strengths? All feedback is welcome. Thank you! I appreciate your time!” I sent…

How to Defeat the Person Staring Back at You in the Mirror “Look into the mirror! Can you see it? Staring back at you is your own worst enemy. You have the power to defeat what you’re seeing!” Well, I wasn’t expecting an inspirational talk in my first ever cycle…

Merge facts and feelings to edge closer to 80% sure of your next big decision — We all face crossroads in our lives, times when we have to make a decision that will determine the course of our future. These decisions are tough, and it’s often hard to know which path to choose. Don’t worry. You’re not alone. …

This is how to go from “okay” to “woo baby!” — If you’re like me, you’re always looking for ways to improve your life. Whether it’s trying a new workout routine or eating healthier, we all want to feel our best. I’ve experimented with every item on this comprehensive list. Sometimes my obsession with living my best gets a bit out…

This is why we take time away from our little pocket demons — We all love our phones. They keep us connected to the world and make our lives easier in so many ways. But sometimes, we need to take a break. That’s why we’ve been shutting off our phones for a few hours every week and taking a sabbath. …

Soar past your wildest expectations and reach for your dreams — In the famous legend, Icarus and his father Daedalus yearned to be free from their island prison. With feeble wings made with wax, they attempted a daring escape. As they began to flap, Daedalus shouted a warning to his son: “Don’t fly too close to the sun! …

Why your nose is the best thing on your face — Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, by James Nestor should be your next read. Add this book to your reading list right now. It’s my favorite for 2022, and might just belong in my favorite reads of all time. Why? It expands upon one simple truth; breathing through…

Embrace the hopeful power of focusing on your one thing instead — I don’t know about you, but the bad things that happen in the world pluck my heart right out of my chest. When you hear of yet another school shooting… When yet another life ends before it even has a chance to begin… When one country wages war against another…

And how to avoid making the same really dumb mistakes I made — I’ve been writing for the last seven years. I started from nothing because I wanted to write a book. I accomplished this goal by writing a book back in 2016. The book wasn’t great, but that’s okay. Since then, I’ve steadily improved my craft and grown in confidence. I’ve had…