In life, we spend a lot of our time either at home or at work—or school if we’re a student. But what about all the other places we hang out when we’re not at these two places? Often referred to as ‘third places’ these are the spaces we occupy when we’re socializing with friends or … Read more
We have many idioms about grass, often based on how green it is, as a way to think about our own lives. For example, “the grass is greener where you water it,” which tells us that we get out of life what we put into it. Far more common, however, is the idea that “the … Read more
What is it about Mondays that always has us struggling? Somehow, the day just drags on and on, with no end in sight. The dread sets in on Sunday night and when that alarm clock goes off Monday morning, the very thought of getting up and facing everything that’s piled up over the weekend is enough to … Read more
Impression management is all of the conscious and unconscious processes that we use to control how others perceive us. It involves actions that often cast us in a favorable light in order to achieve our goals. “We all engage in purposeful and subconscious behaviors to manage the perceptions that others have of us. This kind … Read more
We all go through difficult times, make mistakes, or say the wrong thing sometimes. In these situations, our inner critic often takes over, scolding us and leaving us feeling angry, upset, disappointed, embarrassed, or ashamed at ourselves. But what if there was a way to navigate these difficulties with kindness and understanding instead? That’s where self-compassion comes … Read more
The desire to do something we know isn’t ideal for us can be strong, and the inevitable cycle of having a craving, fighting it, giving in, then feeling guilty can be a miserable experience. But what if there was a better way? Cravings are normal and natural, and no one will ever be able to … Read more
We all have goals that feel like they’re just out of reach. It could be landing a big promotion, crushing a fitness goal, finding a soulmate, buying a dream house, or feeling more confident about ourselves. But, how do we bridge the gap between wishing and achieving? Enter: manifestation. Manifestation is a process by which we … Read more
Finding yourself often spiraling to a worst-case scenario isn’t your fault and doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with you; as humans, we’re hard-wired this way for a negativity bias. Although the phones we keep in our pockets can do nearly anything we can dream of, the wiring of the squishy brains in our heads hasn’t quite … Read more
Fasting seems to be a bit of a health craze these days, with proponents of it guaranteeing all kinds of results, from quick weight loss to boosted mental clarity. Here’s the thing: there’s actually some solid evidence that intermittent fasting as a dietary intervention has health benefits, including reductions in body weight, cholesterol, blood sugar, … Read more
We dedicate roughly 90,000 hours to work over the course of our lives. Pretty wild to think about, right? This number can either bog you down and fill you with dread, or it can excite and motivate you to lead a fulfilling career. “When you intentionally cultivate your experience at work, choosing a career that aligns with … Read more