When meaning is attached to anything you do it makes it much easier to stick with it. According to author, Shawn Achor in his bestseller Before Happiness, meaningful goals keep you three times more engaged, motivated, and productive. Lack of meaningful targets is the highest measure for depression. Author, Stephen Covey, wrote, “There are certain things that are fundamental to […]

What is it with our obsession to quantify worth? Since the dawn of the earliest human civilizations, worth is a currency we’ve travelled in for everything from natural “resources” and the objects around us, to our very identities. The fallout of this behavior is of course that anyone or anything viewed to have no value either gets overlooked or discarded. […]

With summer being only a few short months for many, we practically drop everything to enjoy some reckless abandon outside while we can. But, with school back in session, the morning dew growing heavier on the ground, and the nights coming sooner, the realization dawns that autumn approaches. We know what it means for chores around the house, but what […]

Google’s definition says it’s “the readiness to consider something without prejudice,” and then there’s George Bernard Shaw who once said, “Those who can’t change their minds, can’t change anything.” I don’t know about that, but I do know that when I take a look around these days, it seems open mindedness is a phrase a lot easier said than put […]

It gives us life, but have you ever thought about the power breath has over our quality of life? There’s a reason why so many of us were taught to “take a breath” in order to calm down, because as it turns out breath is directly tied to our body’s limbic system, the part of the brain responsible for emotional […]

It’s time to get real about what’s working, what’s not, and using the valuable data from the past which has so much to offer you today and beyond. Self-reflection is a very practical, personal inventory that will result in consciousness and growth. It’s powerful and progressive to make space to reflect in this capacity, allowing for corrections and tweaks. It’s […]

The places where you spend the most time each day contribute to your mental health and overall well-being. Various attributes, including the size of a room, how it is furnished, and the company you keep, can influence your wellness. Although some elements of each day fall outside of personal control, we can decide how to create a mental space inside […]

Peace. It’s something we all strive to achieve within ourselves and hope for on a global scale. A concept so coveted, the United Nations felt compelled to establish a day of observance in 1981, and years later would go on to dedicate September 21st as the International Day of Peace. It stands for freedom from disturbance, which leaves room for […]

Everything you own, you once said “yes” to, whether you like it now or not. Stop and look around. What do you see? Whatever it is, it was once just a thought – an idea in someone’s mind. Your shoes, that lamp, or your outfit were all designed through a combination of ideas, thought out to create that exact product. […]

Remember when self-care rolled out on a silver platter aglow with thoughts of pampering ourselves with luxurious baths and spending time with friends? These days seem to be a little less lavish and a lot more straightforward. Here is a look at a few of the evolved trends and why they might be even better! Eating Healthy Many people are […]