What if I told you that being unapologetically average might actually be the secret to feeling alive again? Not “average” in the boring, beige, give-up-on-your-dreams way. I’m talking about the kind of average that lets you breathe. That says, “You don’t have to hustle yourself into a shell of a human just to be worthy.” […]

Life comes with inevitable change – sometimes it’s easy and nice, other times it is hard and painful. But whether we consider them good or bad is all up to us. True, some of these ups and downs may be stressful and add pressure to our lives, but it is always up to us to […]

Shame is a topic that most people ignore their whole lives.  Despite some well-known authors on the topic in recent years, such as Brené Brown, it’s still a topic that’s not talked about that often in our society. But here’s the thing. Feeling shame is very common for most people, at least to some degree. […]

Creative blocks. We’ve all been there—staring at a blank page, canvas, or screen, waiting for inspiration that refuses to hit. While perhaps some of this has been solved by using AI, if we truly want to be original and creative, it has to come from our own minds. Plus, creativity is thought to reduce stress, […]

There’s something hauntingly beautiful about the myth of the Phoenix. A majestic bird consumed by its own flames, burning to ash, only to rise again, brighter, stronger, and more powerful than before. It doesn’t just survive the fire. It becomes something new because of it. That image has stayed with me ever since I hit […]

Most of us have a first aid kit somewhere in our homes. We keep it stocked and accessible, knowing that accidents and injuries are inevitable parts of life. But what about our mental and emotional well-being? Shouldn’t we have resources ready for those moments when our mental health needs immediate attention, too? A mental health […]

A strong mind means you can navigate life’s hurdles and stressors with ease and without letting those tough moments hold you back (sounds great, right?). Your mind is powerful! It can be the difference between you completing a task or achieving a goal—or not.  Yet, if you aren’t flexing your mind, as you would any […]

We've all dealt with toxic people at some time or another. Maybe it's that co-worker who always seems to spread negative comments about people's ideas, what they're wearing, how your manager handled something, or even complaining or making light of their own work. Or perhaps you have a family member who is always trying to […]

Do you often feel overwhelmed and unable to focus on any one thing? If yes, that could mean that your mind is cluttered and has a lot of brain ‘tabs’ open and you might need to close some of them down. The question is ‘How?’ From too much social media to trying to multitask to […]