Self-advocacy is a critical life skill, yet it is one that many of us struggle to master. As children, our parents often handle this role, speaking up for our needs and ensuring we receive the support we require. However, as we grow older, it becomes our...
As the new year approaches, many of us are looking to do a hard reset. The holiday season can be a wonderful time full of giving and love, but it can also be stressful and derail our goals and routines. I didn’t used to be one...
Mindset makes such a huge difference in our everyday lives. It can be tough to stay motivated. It's so much easier for us to make the easy choice in the moment, even if we know it will lead to worse outcomes in the long run. A few years ago, I made a decision that...
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. You can't be happy all the time, but you can make changes to build a life of joy. Moreover, cultivating these habits will help you build resilience for the harder times. We often think when a certain event...
We all struggle with cognitive distortions of some kind. These ways of negative thinking can keep you stuck in place or even make you go backward. While you can’t control everything, you can control your actions. You control how you react to situations you can’t...
This is a question I have asked myself a lot lately. Making a change is hard, even when we know it is in our best interests. Moreover, when trying to better our lives, it can be hard to maintain motivation. It is so much easier to sleep in than get up early to work...