I lived the majority of my life in fear—but it wasn’t because my parents beat me or that I lived in a dangerous neighborhood. My life of fear stemmed from the most volatile question a person could possibly live by: “What if…?” Never did a potential threat pass by without my brain homing in onContinue reading “Conquer the Fears Holding You Back”
Category Archives: self-empowerment
Rise Like the Phoenix
Personal growth can be a long and difficult process, and the growing pains can sometimes feel like too much to bear. When times get tough, and it feels like there’s nowhere left to turn, giving up might look like the only option. That’s when it’s time to rise like the phoenix. It’s not always easy,Continue reading “Rise Like the Phoenix”
How to Cut the Social Media Cord
Whether you just want to take a break, or you’re looking to cut out social media completely, backing away can be easier said than done. We all have different reasons for the decision, but the general goal is to improve mental and physical health by increasing the overall balance in our lives. Getting started isContinue reading “How to Cut the Social Media Cord”
3 Biggest Reasons to Dump Social Media
For all it’s done to connect the world, social media has left a remarkably large mess in its wake. What began as a means to stay in touch with friends and family has exploded into multiple political and ideological platforms, and few people have been able to escape the noise. We’re left with a bogContinue reading “3 Biggest Reasons to Dump Social Media”
The Most Important Question You Can Ask Yourself When Life Gets Tough
My life hasn’t been always been easy. I’ve faced a lot of hurdles, and a few of them nearly did me in. There are so many times when I could’ve given up on finding any kind of success. I’ve worn several hats trying to find my way, and more than one path I’ve taken hasContinue reading “The Most Important Question You Can Ask Yourself When Life Gets Tough”
Growing Pains
Life is a journey, and change is the only real constant we can count on. We each, as individuals, can move in one of only two directions: We can progress and grow alongside life’s curveballs, or we can become stagnant and brooding and watch the world pass us by. We all want to keep movingContinue reading “Growing Pains”
5 Things We All Need for Sustained Happiness
We may all have different ideas of what happiness looks like, and we each must find our own way toward it—but the right foundation still needs to be in place. Without a solid base, any movement forward remains on shaky ground. Our well-being is dependent on more than financial success, which is why someone mayContinue reading “5 Things We All Need for Sustained Happiness”
Letting Go
Life can seem unreasonably unfair at times. In a perfect world, every person would answer for their crimes, and every person would know the satisfaction of seeing the Universe right itself after every wrong. Instant karma isn’t always in the cards. We don’t always get the resolution we were hoping for, and sometimes closure neverContinue reading “Letting Go”
Be Your Own Biggest Advocate
This world isn’t always the most forgiving place, and we can’t always count on other people to be there for us every time we need them. Nearly everyone is feeling spread thin these days, and even our greatest advocates will sometimes find they’ve piled their plates too high. We need to be able to speakContinue reading “Be Your Own Biggest Advocate”
Living in Gratitude
Happiness can feel like elusive term when we’re in the midst of depression and other mental health roadblocks. Even the smallest joys can seem forever out of reach. To compensate, we may find ourselves seeking out imaginary milestones, goals we believe will have the power to change our state of being, instead of searching withinContinue reading “Living in Gratitude”
Paper Shadows 