The Healing Power of Positive Self-Talk
There’s one person that we all have to spend 24 hours a day with, 365 days a year (or 366 days if a leap year like 2020) – ourselves. And to be honest, spending all that time together can be...
View ArticleHow to Handle Day-To-Day Monotony
These past few months have been difficult in so many ways. You might find yourself asking, “How do I keep on keeping on?” We are all sick of being cooped up at home. Being cooped up is not good for...
View ArticleThe Power of Humility: Overcoming Anxiety
In the wise words of Andrew Murray, “Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it’s thinking of yourself less often.” Oftentimes, we are anxious about other people’s perceptions of us. This can...
View ArticleUnderstanding our Emotions: Shame VS Guilt
How do we define the difference between guilt and shame? It’s entirely possible that you don’t see a difference between the two at all. And while their effects might be similar, they are certainly not...
View ArticleThe Power of Humility Part II: Finding Happiness
How can being humble help you find happiness? First, let us revisit our definition of humility, provided to us by Andrew Murray; “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself...
View ArticleThe Power of Humility Part III: Fostering Healthy Relationships
One of the keys to being a good spouse, parent or friend is to approach every relationship with humility. And remember: our working definition of humility comes to us from Andrew Murray, who defines...
View ArticleTaking Control of Your Thoughts to Take Control of Your Life
Who comes to mind when you think of the most influential person in your life? A parent, family member, or friend? You might respect the opinions of all of them, but in reality, the most influential...
View ArticleAre You Feeling Inadequate and Insecure?
When was the last time you felt inadequate or insecure? In the context of this question, the word inadequate refers to feeling that you are not good enough. Slightly different, the word insecure...
View ArticleRegaining Self-Acceptance
As millions of Americans embrace the holiday season, it also becomes evident that the prevalence of loneliness seems to become acute among young adults. You can read more about the loneliness epidemic...
View ArticleDethroning the Voice of Shame – Part II
Please read Part I here. No longer neglected as part of the human condition and family of experiences, shame is now being termed as the Master Emotion. Truly a juggernaut of personal and interpersonal...
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