If you struggle with motivation, you aren’t alone. Many of us can attest to moments in our lives when we’ve lacked the sufficient motivation to do something — whether that meant we left the dishes until the next morning or we failed to study adequately for that important test. We’ve all been there! Yet, motivation […]

Yes, it pays to approach things with care and kindness. But… sometimes, what we really need is a good, old-fashioned kick in the pants. Like when we procrastinate getting out of our bed in the morning and spend countless minutes scrolling our phones. Or when we try to come up with every excuse in the […]

There’s something undeniable about the power of sound to transform our mental state. We’ve all noticed this. That song comes on and it’s got you thinking some type of way—maybe you start moving your hips, maybe you feel it in your gut, or maybe your heart feels touched by the sounds that stream out of […]

Have you ever stopped to wonder what motivation looks like in a different corner of the world? Maybe someone in Japan finds inspiration in quiet morning rituals and perfecting their craft, while someone in Brazil stays driven through dance, laughter, and connection. A student in Germany might be fueled by structure and long-term planning, while […]

We’ve all been there - staring at a task we know we need to do, but somehow, we just can’t bring ourselves to start. Instead, we scroll through social media, clean the kitchen, or convince ourselves we’ll feel more "ready" later. But later comes, and the cycle repeats. Procrastination isn’t just about being lazy or […]

At the root of every self-critical thought lies fear.  Fear of judgment often stops us from sharing our true selves with others. We are our own worst critics. We automatically assume that others will judge us harshly too.   Let’s not forget that regardless of our perceived identities, or outward accomplishments we’re all humans with […]

While bingeing that new fiction Netflix show is definitely what we sometimes need, observing or drawing inspiration from real life can foster your personal and mental growth—and help you see your full potential. This is exactly what various inspiring documentaries are made of. So, if you feel a bit like you need an extra kick […]

Have you ever thought that successful people are just lucky? That maybe they got the right hands dealt to them in life? These kinds of thoughts or beliefs may have run through your mind before, but the reality is that achieving success doesn’t have much to do with luck. Of course, having concrete goals and […]

What a year 2024 was! It was unlike any other we’ve all seen, that’s for sure. I don’t know about you, but I’ll be glad to put some things about 2024 in my rearview mirror. I’m believing in a much better 2025 on all levels, as I’m sure you are too. With the New Year […]