Our cave-dwelling ancestors had it much easier than we do.
I remember clearly when I moved from a small village in the Netherlands to study…
“Most people settle for “good-enough.” Their diet, dating partners, job, income, and…
How Does it feel like to be “dirt” poor! From selling peanuts in the streets of Rwanda to becoming an engineer in the United States.
One common denominator for personal development that quite a number of life…
Another year done and dusted. It’s been an interesting one. I went from the…
As 2017 draws to a close, I reflect back on my time. I had my ups and downs. But I learnt 3 things that I had…
According to several estimates, a mere 8% of people (nearly 40% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions) actually maintain and fulfill their New Year’s resolutions . Sound familiar? If you only accomplished 8% of…
Ah, here it comes — the annual cycle of New Year’s Resolutions. This next year, your life is going to be different…
Ben, these thoughts are great.
“You’re no longer living a lie.
You’re forcing your environment to change. Forcing it to match your visions and ideals. Forcing yourself to evolve into the person you want to be”.
What you’ll find is years of investing.
In my opinion what you won’t find is years of shortcuts.
In order to be a real person online, you must invest your life’s energy into what you are creating. If you don’t do that, what you are creating has no core. You can’t build anything substantial without…
If you ask people “who are them”, you’ll hear lots of job descriptions.
Life is a funny old thing. You think you have it all figured out, and then it hits you in the face…
New Year’s Resolutions suck. You know it and your mum knows it. So why do we bother?
Hey Darlings, the Cween has arrived.
So as I sat on my bed, listening to the soundtrack to Hamilton the Musical (one of my many loves), a thought came to me: “What’s the difference between being alone and being lonely?” Then I was like, “Let me write about it in…
Hi Susan. Thank you for sharing your story. Like you, my little sister was the first to notice my depression. I’m a trauma and emotion centered therapist (formerly a traditional psychotherapist) who started writing for the public to share some crucial information I learned in my emotion and trauma training. You went through so very much when you were…
Coming to the end of the year, we are all celebrating the joy of the festive season…
“You can be anything you want to be!”
“Just believe!”
Nick Kastrup explains why this is the worst advice of all time..
Stop Being Intimidated By Others
People get intimidated in the presence of other “smart/intelligent/famous” people in their group. This can happen due to variety of reasons, primarily being your dissatisfaction with your life and the constant comparison you do with others. Although I feel that you should always compare…
Growing up without my father or any male role models has never bothered me. My mom and my sisters are amazing and I don’t feel like I was missing anything growing up.
But I’ve never been super “manly” in the traditional way. Its usually easier for me to…
If you want 2018 to be an exciting…
After 13 years, I had to say goodbye to my dog. It was awful. Seeing him hurt and not being able to help, makes you feel powerless. You can only think of ways to end his suffering and that also hurts :(
2017 is in the books for all intents and purposes. And depending on when you read this article, it…
Decisions! Decisions! Decisions!
A few minutes with pen, paper, and some great questions can set you up for a better coming year…
Do you need to be more organized in your work? How about in your every day life?
Allow me to help you…
In this episode of The Happy Workaholic Podcast I share The Entrepreneur’s Guide To Greatness with…
It was a stressful period of my life many years ago. I could call it a period of chaos and a big loss. I was carrying…
Our lives are a mix of the routine and purposeful action. The dullness and burden of daily chores should not distract us from pursuing meaningful action.
Diversifying our interests can infuse a sense of novelty that will refresh the mind trapped in the repetitiveness of the routine .
Amy, like these thoughts, 10. When we do this, we build our immunity, resilience, and connect to the part of our brains that motivates us to take action toward our dreams.
Hmm, interesting… (I’m a reader-holic btw) it’s good to be open minded about how we learn… if the objective of higher learning/evolving is achieved, that’s a win afterall ‘by any means necessary’- Malcolm X
Well written, constructive perspectives Maya Spikes thanks for sharing this encouragement… some days I’m a better writer than others. I know my intentions when I’m writing each piece, I definitely swing towards inspire/entertainment… do let me know your thoughts if you read any of my posts. 🙏
It’s that in-between time of year… maybe you’re still eating turkey leftovers, you’ve had chocolate for breakfast, lunch and dinner plus you’ve had your fill of movies and Christmas specials on the TV …so here’s 3 questions to ask yourself…
Nicolas, I like these thoughts, “You can’t forge a name of your own without going off the beaten path, getting lost, and then coming back and sharing what you’ve found”.
Definitely the type of uplifting words I’d expect from a great coach!
A great question….”It feels wrong to sit peacefully and observe when I’m not on vacation — but should it? Should I really only feel content to relax when it’s temporary?”
Kunal, liked your experiment. “Judging from the outcome, it defaults to mediocrity”.
Wants are unlimited. It is in human nature to want more and little bit more.
Our demand for products and services keeps on increasing. We need to support our basic needs, such as food, clothing and shelter. Once these needs…
In this episode of The Happy Workaholic Podcast I share a story of why I had to stop and check myself because of my “almost” poor attitude out doing errands the other day.
Yes and Yes, Gina. Having grow up in the generation whose motto was “never trust anyone over 30” IMO your article is Hundo P on track.
In a world where artisanal is a compliment and everyone is sporting high and tights and combovers it gets a bit difficult to remember that not every sentence needs to end with a question and…
Thanking you kindly Maya Spikes
Huge congrats to you 🎉, also thanks for shouting some writers… I’m looking for more people to follow. Keep writing 😉
Are you one of those people who likes to go, go go? Do you listen to your body and stop when you know it is time to slow down and take a break? Do you feel guilty when you turn your devices off and tune everyone out?
Technology is not always our friend, which is understandable. However, stay true to you and the info you are putting out there on the internet. Follow through and show up no matter what it takes!
