Uncertain times have a way of revealing optimism or pessimism in people in equal measures.
Some people see the situation to be thankful for what they still have. To appreciate the positive side of humanity that reveals itself in tough times.
While others choose to see only doom, lamenting...
Although easier said than done these days, practising non-attachment is key to preventing despair and ending the emotional battle between ourselves and the outside world.
But before learning the art of non-attachment, we must first understand what it means to be attached.
Non-attachment is not the same as disconnecting,...
Let's face it. It's a challenging time to be a parent. During the quarantine, there's been no "break" from parenting, no help from babysitters or daycare or pre-school or family members who typically shoulder the responsibility with you.
There are no date nights where you can remember the "other"...
In the midst of a crisis, the most valuable skill you can have, one that will greatly serve your business, your wellbeing, and your relationships is self-awareness.
So let’s start by understanding the true definition of self-awareness:
'It's the conscious knowledge and intimate understanding of our character, feelings and behaviours...
The world we’re all accustomed to runs at breakneck speed.
Work, meetings, family… we’re all used to flying through the day barely pausing until our head hits the pillow.
But, of late, we’ve all been forced into slowing down to some degree.
...Everybody has a blind spot or two, whether it’s avoiding conflict, overcommitting, being impatient or something else. A blind spot is something you can’t see about yourself; a subconscious obstacle or behaviour that could be standing in the way of you making progress and achieving your goals and desires.
...Working from home has benefits and drawbacks at the best of times. But during this COVID-era, the challenges have compounded.
There's a weight and worry on our collective shoulders, making it harder to structure schedules and manage our workload. And let's not forget the others at home with you,...
We all know, setbacks and disappointments are a part of life.
In difficult times like these, they seem to be coming in greater frequency and scale than we could have imagined – and with more uncertainty.
You may have lost your job, fallen ill, or experiencing a...
During tumultuous times like these, it's easy to feel like you're spinning out of control, disorientated, and ungrounded, like you're on a cosmic rollercoaster ride with no end in sight.
This is when a few simple tactics can be incredibly helpful for reconnecting to your source, your soul, your...
Feel like you’re chronically depressed or anxious during this post-COVID-19 era? That's understandable. We're all experiencing a wide range of profound emotional experiences on a daily basis. These are unprecedented times and uncomfortable, difficult emotions are normal...and deeply human.
But emotional vigilance counts now more than ever. Your mindset...
The simple act of committing pen to paper has remarkable powers, which are often lost in its simplicity.
When life is unfolding regularly, journaling has a transformative effect on your thoughts, self-awareness and direction.
In today’s strange and uncertain times its powers take on an even greater meaning.
Putting...
All transitions are temporary, but transformation is permanent.
Times like these have a funny way of stripping back what we thought was important – leaving only what truly is.
Unexpected events can help you see life with greater clarity – and what you really want, value, and believe is...
Each of our fears presents and highlights a unique opportunity for growth. How you perceive fear will determine how you respond to it. The hidden upside of any fear is that you can use it to propel you toward something you want... or to move away from something you...
When you start on a personal growth journey, your energy--your very essence--changes. These seemingly small life adjustments you’ve been making can have huge ripple effects in your life. You're becoming someone new!
Maybe you're working on being more positive after years of chronic negativity. Perhaps you're a new vegetarian because...
Do you ever find yourself struggling to continuously tap into your inner inspiration? What motivated you yesterday seems to be making zero impact on how you feel today. Maybe your goals feel too rigid with too much pressure that they no longer compel you to take action. But you need something powerful and...
Ready for a surprising fact?
According to a study done by organisational psychologist Tasha Eurich, 95% of us believe we're self-aware when in reality the number is closer to 10-15%.
Ouch! That's a staggering misjudgment that is both scary and exciting.
It’s scary because self-awareness underpins our...
Raising kids is both challenging and beautiful all at once. It can be a little like surfing rainbows. At times, kids push our limits, not to mention pushing all the buttons we didn’t know we had. But there's an unexpected silver lining hidden within the joys and challenges of parenting: our...
If you ever wanted to improve your results in life, you've probably come across the classic self-help book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey. The title alone inspires and sparks interest: what are those 7 habits and how can I make them mine, right?
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