Of the different places I’ve worked, I had some places that were laid back and relaxed and just generally good environment, and then I’ve had places where I was surrounded by stress, unrealistic expectations, tons of redundant paperwork, and … Continue Reading
Category Archives: Intellectual Wellness
What’s Your Excuse? From Making Excuses to Finding Motivation
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Let’s face it. We all have them. What’s your excuse for continuing in the same path you’ve been traveling?
“I’m too stressed.”
“It’s the only thing that helps me relax.”
“I deserve it because what they did … Continue Reading
How did I get here?
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I once watched a movie that, in all fairness, didn’t really impress me much.
That seems to be a very strange way to begin a post, but there is a reason I have referenced this movie often, … Continue Reading
Get Healthy, Find a Balance!
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What is the first thought that comes to mind if I say, “Get healthy”? My guess is that the majority of you (though maybe not all) immediately associated the phrase with physical fitness and dieting. Did you … Continue Reading
The Happiest Man Alive: How to be Happy!
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Are you happy? I mean really happy? What thoughts or situations stand in the way of you being happy more often? About a year or so ago, I came across an article about a Tibetan Buddhist monk named Matthieu … Continue Reading
I Wish I Knew: Finding Confidence in Personality
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Have you ever been tempted to compare yourself to others? Maybe there is a specific person you have always wanted to be just like. Maybe it’s more of a group of people that you have watched and silently wished, … Continue Reading
Setting SMART Goals to Stay Motivated
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How long has it been since you took the time to revisit your goals. We’ve been talking about figuring out where you’re going, what your personal mission is, and more, so today I wanted to dig a bit deeper … Continue Reading
Self-Sabotage: Understanding Imposter Syndrome
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I have to, but I can’t. Who am I to do this?
Have you ever been excited and inspired to do something, only to get quickly discouraged and the excitement just… fizzles out?
Maybe you get excited when you think … Continue Reading
Self-Care: How to take care of yourself
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What does self-care mean to you? If you’re anything like me, your first thought might be a scoff and thinking, “when am I supposed to do that??”
Whether you work full time at an office, or work from home, … Continue Reading
Resist the Devil and He Will Flee From You (Affirmations Series #5)
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Throughout this month, we have focused on affirmations as positive, healthy, and helpful self-talk. However… affirmations are not limited to self-talk. We live in a society that is quick to point out the negative. Any time spent on social … Continue Reading