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How to Wake up in a Good Mood

When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive –...

When Thoughts Pull You in Different Directions, Do This

Have you ever driven from Point A to Point B and not remembered the drive? Or have you ever got off the phone with someone and forget what you just talked about with them? Or have you ever been so worried and anxious about the future that you miss out on what's happening in the present? You may even felt stuck like you can't see a solution to a problem and all you think about is the problem and you miss what's happening around you. If any of this sounds familiar to you, you are... Read More...

10 Honest Reasons You Should Be Your Own Boss

Jill Stanton

I vividly remember the agony of dragging my butt out of bed at 6:30AM, trekking it 1km to the subway, to stand squished in the human cattle car that wreaked of burnt coffee and morning breath. This daily commute was then followed by 9 tortuously long hours of hating my life. It took all of two weeks for me to realize this outrageously constrictive lifestyle was not for me... Read More...

How Simple Change in Your Attitude Can Lead to Changing the World

Paula Lawes

‘Be the change you want to see in the world’ – Mahatma Gandhi Such a wonderful quote don’t...

Staying Happy No Matter What: 5 Simple Steps

Lesya Li

Life is hectic. Sometimes it becomes so overwhelming that we hardly have a chance to catch our breath trying to keep our mind calm and stress-free. Deadlines, new projects, new assignments, goals, dreams and our desire to succeed make our mind race against the time exhausting it in the process. We go to bed with a list of things we failed to do; we wake up with a list that doubles. The whole experience is extremely energy draining, and it establishes stress and unrest in your life. Read More...

New Forest National Park Bike Ride Adventure

Lesya Li

Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow. – Helen Keller As some of...

6 Amazing Life Lessons From A Very Unusual Teacher

Hudson Lindenberger

Unlike Scooby-Doo, my dog makes sense when she talks to me. Holly is a five-year-old white lab, and like Scooby, she loves treats and will never pass up a tummy rub. Like Mr. Miyagi from the Karate Kid movies, she imparts wisdom in the most unlikely ways. The knowledge she bestows upon me helps as I travel toward a more full and fulfilling life. Read More...

Discovering Yourself In The Last Place You Could Have Imagined

Joey Lott

People often say that this or that person has not yet found himself. But the self is not...

How to See 1 Problem From 2 Viewpoints at Once

Zachary Goodson

There are two sides to every story. – Unknown Every time life gets difficult I blame God. Each...

Playground Rules: 7 Lessons Children Teach Us

Lauretta Zucchetti

As adults, we’re often preoccupied with thoughts on how we should shape our children: What techniques can we use to influence their behavior? How can we effectively guide their attitude towards others? What examples should we set for them? Rarely do we pause to consider the lessons children can teach us. Simply observe a child, and you’ll learn several of the most important instructions on life and love. Read More...

Mistakes Are Proof That You Are Trying

Lesya Li

We have all been there... we all made mistakes: big and little ones. From "pink elephant in the room" to seamless yet vital ones. We can all show a scar or two as a result of those invaluable life lessons. Some people grow stronger and stay positive no matter what happened yesterday. Some people, including me, sometimes feel so petrified with the outcome of some actions that taking another step is like walking and shaking on the rope that's been stretched over the chasm of uncertainty down below. Read More...