Your mental health and physical health don’t exist in separate bubbles. In reality, they exist more like a Venn Diagram. For example, you might exercise for your physical health. Yet, this, inevitably, spills over and improves your mental health as well (hello, feel-good endorphins!). Like personal relationships, your mental and physical health is a two-way
The most profound personal growth happens when we stop running from our pain and start listening to what it’s trying to teach us. For years, I didn’t recognize the woman staring back at me in the mirror. Her body felt foreign—betraying her with weight she couldn’t lose, hot flashes that set her skin on fire,
Andrew Carnegie was a Scottish-American industrialist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, who played a major role in the expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century. Before he gave away most of his wealth he achieved the status as the 2nd richest man in the world, second only to John D. Rockefeller. Having amassed
In the chaos of life, it’s easy to overlook the beautiful gifts and moments of kindness and joy that surround us every day. Every week, we bring uplifting stories to help you remember that no matter how hard things may seem, there’s still goodness in life. We have to keep our hearts open and embrace
“Kindness is doing what you can, where you are, with what you have.” — unknown When we think about acts of kindness, we might automatically imagine incredibly sweeping and generous acts. Yet, acts of kindness don’t need to be anything big. The little things count too (if not more!). But if you have social anxiety
Andrew Carnegie was a Scottish-American industrialist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, who played a major role in the expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century. Before he gave away most of his wealth he achieved the status as the 2nd richest man in the world, second only to John D. Rockefeller. Having amassed
“I’ve found beauty in the whimsically ordinary.” ~Elissa Gregoire The pervasive message of our time asserts that success is essential in every facet of life, be it education, career, friendships, or relationships. In the relentless pursuit of success, many of us toil ceaselessly, ingrained with the belief that triumph is the gateway to happiness. Rewind
Taking things personally can really affect the way we feel. When we constantly interpret the actions and words of others as personal attacks or criticisms, it can lead to feelings of: hurt anger and even low self-esteem This cognitive distortion can cloud our judgment and make us believe that everything is about us, when in
A couple of years ago, in the midst of COVID, I found myself in a small warehouse space with two of my friends. Each of us donned protective jumpsuits, heavy gloves, and full-face shields (sounds a bit apocalyptic, I know). Before us lay a smorgasbord of destruction: old printers, glass bottles, ceramic plates, and more.
“There are no right or wrong decisions, only choices.” ~Sanhita Baruah When I was younger, everything felt simple. Not necessarily easy, but simple in the sense that there was always a next step. A clear direction. A right way to do things. If I studied, I’d pass the test. If I practiced, I’d get better