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Have you been hearing people discuss the idea of having a “growth mindset?” And wondered what having a growth mindset even means? Or whether it’s something that could apply to your life?

In recent years, having a “growth mindset” has become more commonly encouraged and talked about, especially in spaces focused on productivity and self-improvement. The basic concept of having a growth mindset is having a mindset where one believes that their skills and abilities have the poten…

Do you often find yourself overwhelmed by your responsibilities? Do you feel like you’re always running around doing something - or spending most of your time doing things for others? Do you feel like your commitments have control over your life?

In today’s world, it’s easy to get stuck in a cycle of overcommitting. And it’s even harder to get out. Usually by the time we realize that we are overwhelmed by our commitments, it feels like it’s already too late. Whether we are afraid of…

We all have beliefs. And the beliefs we hold will influence and direct our lives, whether or not they are in our best interest.

For example, we may think we are unattractive. Or that we're not very smart. Or that we're not capable of having healthy relationships with others.

Or maybe we think we're lucky to be alive. Or that we can achieve anything we set our minds to. Or that people are inherently good.

What's important to recognize, is that beliefs, in and of themselve…

Are you the friend that’s always late to dinner? Do you tend to cancel or not show up to appointments and commitments at the last minute? Or is it hard for you to even make appointments and commitments in the first place?

For some of us, being on time and following through on commitments can be incredibly difficult. When we find ourselves unable to show up in a consistent manner, whether to appointments, fulfilling duties, or even hanging out with friends - this behavior m…

When we achieve something, whether it’s reaching a goal, receiving an award, or surpassing a milestone - we usually expect to feel a certain way. Maybe excited, honored, or overjoyed; something positive. Because, we have just achieved something, right? Shouldn’t we be excited?!

However, this is not always the case. Sometimes, you may finally reach a goal that you’ve been working towards for a long time, and it doesn’t feel as good as you expected. Or maybe it’s not even a …

Emotion is frequently mistaken as intuition. We often hear phrases like "go with your gut." But is our gut feeling the same as intuition?

In the past, there culturally seems to have been an emphasis in valuing analytic thinking as the ideal way to make important decisions in life. Even something as simple as writing out a list of pros and cons between two options, for example.

But things have slowly been evolving.

Emotions seem to carry a bit more weight now - as far as …

Do you ever have those days when doing what needs to be done feels impossible? Maybe it’s a task at work, a phone call you’ve been needing to make, or getting some exercise in. Sometimes we put off our responsibilities or obligations until the last second possible.

Many of us procrastinate like this every once in a while. But what if it shows up more often? Some of us find ourselves consistently procrastinating on important or necessary things - to the point where it derai…

I recently was taken aback when I came across a post a Facebook friend had made. Without going into specifics, it condoned harm and suffering to those who didn't agree with their position on a particular topic.⁣
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We live in very polarized times. And it's understandable that many of us feel passionate about wanting to help in some way - to help reduce the suffering in the world...or the lives of those around us.⁣
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We may feel powerless. We want to help - but don't know what what we …

What do you think of when you think of perfectionism?

While many people have certain ideas about what perfectionism looks like, it can manifest in more ways than you might think. It often comes up around work or completing tasks. Maybe you think of someone who is productive and produces quality work? Or maybe you think of someone who is meticulous and follows all of the rules?

Outwardly, a perfectionist’s life or way of doing things may seem...well, perfect - or at leas…

Learning to get comfortable with being uncomfortable is crucial for anyone on a path of personal growth and self-discovery.

I've never met anybody before that didn't want to be happy in life. I believe the natural state of being, as a human being, is one of growth and thriving. So if this is the case, why would we ever want to invite discomfort into our lives?

Learning how to manage and sit through discomfort is important because it's the only way that we can learn we'r…