For the most part, life is not in your control. You can forecast, plan, and try to massage events in your favor, but as you know, the world often serves up other outcomes — outcomes that aren’t always what you want. Not having complete control over your life can foster debilitating anxiety and force you…
“You have zero chill. You need a hobby.” If you’ve heard this before (or some variation thereof), you’re in the right place. Everyone needs stress-relieving hobbies to counterbalance the anxieties of work and life. That said, what’s calming for one person can be nerve-wracking or dull to someone else. In the list below, we describe…
We all embarrass ourselves sometimes. That said, knowing you’re not alone doesn’t always make it easier to overcome embarrassment, especially when you’re trying to leave a good impression on someone. Fortunately for you, you’re about to learn nine simple and effective ways to forget an embarrassing moment — and even make some good come out…
All of us have an inner critic Everybody, whether successful or not, has an inner critic who evaluates, doubts, and denigrates them, always reminding them that they are not good enough. The difference between successful individuals and the rest of us is that successful people have learnt to tune out their inner critic and remove…
Moving on from an ex is hard — especially when you still love them. Whether the breakup was a surprise or not, letting go of your ex and preparing yourself for a life without them may be the hardest thing you’ve ever done. It’s normal to wonder how to move on from the love of…
Enhancing your body’s wellbeing Multiple health problems can be resolved by a balanced diet and maintaining appropriate nutritional levels. When any of the essential vitamins and minerals are deficient in our diets, our health and quality of life suffer. Deficiency will impair our body’s ability to absorb and use the food we ingest on a…
Cats don’t exercise If you don’t exercise, you’re unlikely to, so do all you can to extend your health and well-being. If you already exercise and intend to continue, you can easily incorporate stretching for health benefits. Take a page from the cat’s book. Cats do not engage in physical activity. They stretch frequently; cats…
What’s the difference between platonic and romantic love? Both have the power to make your life better than it was before. But each brings something different. If you enjoy romantic fiction, you know about the “friends to lovers” trope. It’s a popular one. But you want to know what makes platonic love different from romantic…
Losing someone, whether to death or the end of a relationship, is the most painful experience you’ll ever face. Your grief is so profound and overwhelming that it’s impossible to express the depths of your despair. If you have lost someone, or you know someone who has, these grief poems and poetry about loss can…
What can an attitude list do to help you become the person you want to be? To make positive changes in your life and how you respond to challenges, you need to see where you are now. How do you react when things go wrong? How do you respond to people who criticize, undermine, or…
