Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Common Misunderstanding Between Limits and Limiting Beliefs Have you ever stopped yourself from trying something new because you thought you couldn’t do it? That’s probably true of most of us. However, there’s a big difference between ‘knowing our limits’ and ‘having limiting beliefs.’ The two are often confused. Limiting Beliefs: Self-Imposed Barriers That Keep …
Reading Time: 4 minutesHow the News Took Over Our Lives Some people live their lives in the news. They spend an inordinate amount of time consuming news and allow themselves to be emotionally manipulated. As a result, they are always mad and upset about negative things in the world. For some, this has become so all-consuming that the …
Reading Time: 3 minutesOpting Out of the Growth Trap—Letting go of ‘more’ to make room for what matters. We live in a world that worships ‘more.’ More money, more growth, more success. But what if there’s a better way? It’s easy to get caught up in society’s definition of success, but sometimes the best move is choosing less—less …
Reading Time: 2 minutesRethinking Kindness: Actions vs. Thoughts We often emphasize kindness in our interactions with others, but how often do we extend that same grace to ourselves? The truth is, many of us are far kinder to others than we are to ourselves. Several days ago, I read a quote by well-known author James Clear, which caught …
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn today’s polarized world, thinking critically and maintaining an open mind is more essential than ever. Whether in religion, politics, or everyday life, seeking truth requires us to question our beliefs and remain open to new ideas. Growing Up in a Closed Mental System As a teenager, I grew up in a rigid religious tradition, …
Reading Time: 3 minutesEver felt like it’s too late to change your life? Think again. Last week, I listened to an intriguing podcast interview with Sarah Sarkis, a psychologist, writer, and performance consultant. She shared a powerful story about how, at 55, her mother separated from her husband and completely reinvented herself. This taught Sarah a critical lesson: …
Reading Time: 6 minutesAccording to James Clear, the author of Atomic Habits, “Genes do not determine your destiny. They determine your areas of opportunity.” We all possess personality traits we were born with, natural areas of strength and weakness. These natural abilities don’t lock us into a defined future but are areas we can consciously build on. “The …
Reading Time: 3 minutesImage is all-important in our social media culture. People regularly post carefully curated photos on Facebook and Instagram to project the image they want others to have of them. They select images that say, “Look how exciting my life is,” “Look at what a wonderful family I have,” or “Look at how cool I am.” …
Reading Time: 5 minutesEvery New Year’s Day, millions make resolutions to change their behavior. Almost no one follows through. The Power of a New Year New Year’s Day holds an extraordinary power — it’s seen as a time to make a new beginning. “New Year’s Day has long held a special power over our behavior. We turn the …
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhat you allow into your mind makes a difference in your life, positive or negative. “You’re only going to be as good as the stuff you surround yourself with.” Austin Kleon, writing in Steal Like An Artist.“ We’ve all heard the old saying, “Garbage in, garbage out.” If we fill our minds with mental garbage, …