There is something hopeful about a new year.
We buy a fresh planner, make a list of things we want to change, and tell ourselves, “This year, I’m really going to do it.” We’re going to exercise more, save money, get organized, make time for ourselves, learn something new, or finally tackle that goal we’ve been carrying around for years. Read more
Have you ever had one of those days when one small thing goes wrong, then another, and before you know it, you’re wondering what else could possibly happen?
Maybe you woke up late. You spilled coffee on the blouse you planned to wear. Someone said something that rubbed you the wrong way. Then the car made a noise you definitely did not want to hear. Read more
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to offer kindness to someone else—and how much harder it can be to offer that same kindness to yourself?
We encourage a friend who is having a difficult day. We tell our daughters, sisters, coworkers, and girlfriends not to be so hard on themselves. We remind the women we love that they’re doing the best they can. Read more
Have you ever talked yourself out of something before you even gave yourself the chance to try?
Maybe you considered applying for a new position, starting a business, going back to school, traveling somewhere on your own, speaking up in a meeting, or finally beginning that project you’ve been thinking about for years. Read more
There is a lot to distract you from positivity. It’s time to get rid of those distractions by focusing on what’s important. Practice these five impactful ways to stay positive. You will start to love your life when you do. Read more
Each and every one of us is born with a dream in our hearts. Over time, though, we come up with excuses to stop pursuing these dreams. This is often the result of settling for something that we make ourselves believe is just as good.
Maybe you squash aspirations of going to college because you keep saying, “A high school diploma is basically as good as a college degree.” However, you don’t have to let your dreams die. Here are five ways that you can keep them alive. Read more
