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How to Enjoy Your Life When It Goes Not as You Expected

photo source We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us. –Joseph Campbell I didn't plan this—the life I ha... Read More...

A Helpful Guide for ALL Emotionally Sensitive People Out There

Rachael Everly

While everyone reacts to a situation in a different way, one thing stands out for some people; the amount of time they take to process and react to the situation. These emotionally sensitive individuals think and feel a lot more deeply than most people.... Read More...

Lessons on Losing Identity & Embracing a Life Change

Kass Sarll

Our lives are so connected to what we do, that I now feel naïve that I didn’t even consider the challenges that would come with letting go of this significant role in my life. I had never considered the feelings of aimlessness, hopelessness or frustration that might arise as a result of giving up this identity.... Read More...

Being Authentic May Feel Risky at first, But Totally Worth It

Mercedes Torres

By Mercy Torres photo source “To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.” –Thich Nhat... Read More...

How to Quickly Identify the Things you Need to Let Go of

Daniel Giers

We can't hope to truly move on without releasing the ties and anchors that hold us down. It can be hurtful to find out that we are the holders of the key to release our leg, but I can promise that once you open the lock and release your emotional baggage, you will see happiness manifest and know that you empowered yourself to take the step. You are stronger than you can ever imagine. Begin today with basic honesty.... Read More...

5 Easy Steps Towards Healing When You Need Closure

Angie Sarhan

By Angie Sarhan Salvatore “Letting go gives us freedom and freedom is the only condition for happiness.”– Thich Nhat Hanh I believe deep down, none of... Read More...

The Gift of Grief: How to Embrace Peace When You Feel Overwhelmed

Daphne Greer

By Daphne Greer “It’s not the events of our lives that shape us but our beliefs as to what those events mean.” – Tony Robbins She stretched her g... Read More...

What is the Supervillain of the Creative Self?

Jeff Leisawitz

By Jeff Leisawitz Some theories of psychology believe that we’re made of psychological parts. Lover, brother, leader, activist, humanitarian, whateve... Read More...

Emotions Are a Strength, Not Something to Be Ashamed of

Shereen Soliman

As I stand up, acknowledge, and validate these emotions, something weird happens. They disappear. As though, they were never real in the first place, just an illusion created in my mind. A cloud dispersing into the mist. A reflection from a mirror which turns out to be a clear window instead...... Read More...

4 Mind-Bending Secrets of the Process of Change

Lesya Li

"If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you at all." Change is that unique spice that gets thrown into the mix of life, and we all get to experience it. And yet, change is not something we tend to get on with easily because most of us have grown up with the notion that change is potentially something "troublesome" or even dangerous when in fact it could be easily just another beginning of a new exciting and exhilarating adventure!... Read More...

Finding Your Purpose and Passion in the Midst of Chaos

Lesya Li

By Lesya Li Finding Your Purpose and Passion in the Midst of Chaos For years I've been struggling to find my way in this often confusing and messy word.... Read More...

Change of Perspective: Why Feeling Bad is a Good Thing

Jacky Exton

“The more you hide your feelings, the more they show. The more you deny your feelings, the more they grow.” – Unknown When was the last time you felt b... Read More...

How to Unpack Your Emotional Baggage in 5 Easy Steps

Shereen Soliman

After facing a chain of traumatic events in a short space of time and having an outburst of emotions to deal with; I got curious and wanted to look closer into how we process our emotions in the Western society. I discovered that we seem to be polarized in our approach to dealing with our feelings. We either don’t validate them and adopt the position of “I’m fine, really, I’M FINE” through gritted teeth or we’re encouraged to wallow in them and make an identity out of the story, whilst in the background we’re told to shove some pills down our throat to ease the pain.... Read More...

How to Face and Solve Problems in Your Life

Mariem Sherif

What if I tell you that I have seen you every time you tried to hide. Every time you thought of running away or actually did run away because you were too unsure you can face your problems. What if I tell you that I was there when you couldn't stand to fight for what you have always wanted because you thought it was bigger than what you could take. What if I tell you that I knew how you let your problems outgrow you when you decided to avoid them.... Read More...

How to Break Free From the Perfectionist Trap

Nadene van der Linden

By Nadene van der Linden “I have done my best. That is all the philosophy of living one needs.” – Lin-yutang When clients are stuck, I sometimes find we h... Read More...

How to Answer ‘What Are You Doing With Your Life?’ Question With Confidence

Virginia Warren

By Virginia Warren What are you doing with your life? Well, who wants to know? Me, that’s who. Which “me” are we referring to here? The real me, or that... Read More...

How to Let Go of the Fear of Uncertainty & Be Free

Having Time

As a law student and lawyer, I tried to think my way to a better life. I tried to think my way out of my depression. I failed completely. By the time I realized I had to stop thinking, I was mired in student debt, working at a job I hated, and taking pills every day just to get by. I still take antidepressants, but the other things have changed. How? I had to let go of my ruminating, overthinking rational self, and let intuition guide me to the answer. When you listen, the small voice of intuition speaks wise words.... Read More...