Have you ever heard the expression, “You are what you eat?” This phrase often gets used to describe the poor nutritional decisions that someone makes each day. If you eat lots of sugar, then you won’t become a pastry – but your waistline will likely expand like a cake rising in the oven. When you […]
Is Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs an Accurate Judge of Life?
Abraham Maslow proposed a simple theory about human existence. He suggested that when a person has their basic needs met, then they feel happier. Although this thought seems like common sense, the scientific world lacked any proof of validity until 2011. Researchers led by Professor Emeritus Ed Diener at the University of Illinois discovered that […]
What to Expect on a Journey to Self-Realization
It would be fair to say that honesty only goes skin deep. It’s available to anyone who wants to look beyond an individual’s physical appearance. Truth enters the body. It can consciously move because you are the consciousness. That means you decide to experience honesty and live with it. As you become more self-aware, you’ll […]
Important Things in Life Quote for Personal Growth
We can gain inspiration through the insights of others who have already conquered the challenges we face in life. Their quotes about the important things in life can be a critical component that improves your personal growth. Here are some of the best observations that can hopefully inspire you to make today better than what […]
How to Say No More Often to Create Extra Time for Yourself
Does it feel like you give of yourself to everyone else without getting the same in return? If you find yourself saying “yes” to that question, then you might have some trouble saying “no” to your family members and friends. When you take on too many commitments, then you’re spreading yourself too thin. If you […]
How to Remove Clutter from Life
If you want to remove clutter from your life, then here are some meaningful steps that you can take right now to streamline your life. Clean Up Your Desk Your desk is the epicenter of life at work or home. If it is filled with junk mail, magazines, outdated paperwork, and trash, then you will […]
Can People’s Habits Change?
Humans are routine-orientated creatures. When something unexpected happens, it feels like the entire world has begun to unravel. Everyone experiences this issue at some point in their life. We develop habits and behaviors that stay with us for a lifetime. When these behaviors are healthy, then it is helpful to have them. Unfortunately, some of […]
How Does Society Define Feeling Down?
Could society be manufacturing people who experience high levels of depression and feeling down, or is this part of human nature that only now is being recognized for what it is? Up to 20% of people will experience at least one episode of clinical depression during their life. Most issues with feeling down involve acute […]
What to Tell a Child that Hates College
The college dropout rate in the United States is 30% after the first year of school. Kids sometimes struggle to adjust to this level of learning. Several reasons exist that can cause some people to hate college or university classes, so knowing what to say in this situation can be the difference between earning a […]
How to Be More Self Reliant in Life
There are times when we must connect and rely on others to accomplish our goals. Then there are the moments when we must learn how to be more self reliant. Confidence can only come from an inner conviction that you can achieve whatever goals you have in life. If you’re ready to explore ways to […]