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Outside my bedroom window is a beautiful maple tree. Every morning, just before sunrise and without fail, a flock of birds gathers on its branches. They begin to loudly chirp, tweet and sing their hearts out. Do you ever wonder why birds sing in the morning? According to Dr. Dan Carlson, founder of Sonic Bloom…
When it comes to furthering your studies, getting in some extra reading time or building a new skill set, the thought of the process can be enough to put you off. The mindset shift you need to make is that this goal doesn’t have to dominate your days; it is about being creative with the…
As a coach, I have a dual role of being a detective. A client arrives with a problem they know about, but my job is to help them figure out the problem they don’t know they have. One typical example is a surface problem of poor time management, including procrastination and distraction. Although this challenge…
We all doubt ourselves sometimes. Doubt can feel like a self-made prison that keeps you locked inside your own insecurities. It’s usually the negative soundtrack of your inner voices telling you to not take action. But more often than not, it’s a mirage of negativity—you just have to be able to see through it! And…
During the pandemic, many people stayed hunkered down in their jobs for security. As we begin to leave the pandemic and head back to a new normal, however, professionals are quitting their jobs in record numbers. If you are considering leaving your job, have you thought about exactly why you want to leave? Do you have…
We all have the experience of vulnerability at times and some of us are more comfortable with it than others. I find myself falling into it at times, but not intentionally choosing it. I have been reflecting on this and pondering, “What about living my life with my skin peeled off like a juicy green…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. November 15, 2021 — 23:13 PM In Mumbai, shoppers, students, office goers, families, and people in a rush frequent the thousands of street vendors selling all kinds of amazing, lip-smacking…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. November 15, 2021 — 21:05 PM I’ve long believed that self-love is a magical energy that can positively transform someone’s life. Changing your patterns, like increasing your self-love, doesn’t always…
Taking care of your skin as you age can be about vanity—but it also can be about wanting to do what’s good for your body. It can also come down to the mere fact that as we age, our skin goes through changes that need special attention. It’s very common for people to experience increased…
