Finding Your Purpose in Life is so Important
Purpose is everything! It’s what helps us find meaning in our lives when we’re struggling with personal challenges and what motivates us to keep going when the world feels overwhelming (like right now…).
We Choose How We Treat People
Several months ago, I had a few extremely busy weeks where I was swamped with work, I was overwhelmed with elder care, and I was barely keeping things together on the home front. I felt super stressed, exhausted, and cranky.
How to Be More Patient, Even When You’re Stressed
We all know that being impatient doesn’t serve us or the people around us (especially if we’re being rude). In fact, being impatient only further exacerbates our stress levels, which feeds into harming our mental and physical health. When we’re calm, we make better choices.
The 2 Things You Need to Live a Fulfilling Life
Lately, I’ve noticed that two points come up repeatedly when it comes to living well: the importance of finding meaning in our lives, and the importance of developing social relationships. Not surprisingly, they’re connected for many of us.
Why Finding Your Meaning and Purpose in Life is so Important
In my personal experience, there’s one thing that always helps me to overcome difficult moments when I’m feeling a bit hopeless: anchoring to my purpose in life.
The Power of Choice — Why Our Choices Matter
A few years ago, I was standing on a busy subway platform. The station was filled with the noise of people bustling around me, but I had drowned it all out. I was in a world of my own.
Your Struggles Don’t Define You — But How You Deal with Them Does
I’m a firm believer that it’s how we handle life’s challenges that really defines us.
Simple Ways to Practice Self-Care
We hear so much talk about self-care and its importance for mental, physical and emotional health. But what is self-care? And how do you develop a self-care practice that works for your life?