Kindness feels good. When we are kind with our words or actions, we elevate others as well as ourselves. Poet and author Maya Angelou once said, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Kind acts can […]
Change & Growth
7 Simple Ways to Let Go of the Past and Be Happy Again
By Mick de Boer Are you trying to move forward from a breakup or losing a loved one? Is a traumatic experience haunting you? It’s not easy to let go of the past and move forward. Relationships, for example, often develop over a long time. And if you spend a lot of time building something, […]
3 Ways to Cultivate Vulnerability for Thriving Relationships
We’ve all been vulnerable at one point or another—perhaps when we asked someone out on a date, confessed our love for the first time, or revealed a part of ourselves we dislike most to someone. And, of course, this vulnerability doesn’t just happen when it comes to matters of love! We feel vulnerable giving a […]
7 Ways to Stay Optimistic When Coping with Change
By Ava Roman Change is a certainty. You grow older every year and experience new phases of life—a career change, a big move, additions to your family. Anything new can be scary. Here are some ways to keep your mind focused on the bright side when coping with change. 1. Remember Your Blessings When you’re […]
3 Lessons Learned From Losing My Job During the Pandemic
By Aida Knezevic In March of 2020, I received a grim message from my manager after lunch. It was a carefully worded, sufficiently empathetic announcement that I no longer had a job due to the financial consequences of the COVID pandemic. Shocked and in panic, my anxious brain couldn’t see anything else but a catastrophic […]