How do you ask for things when you want or need them? Do you hint? Do you not say anything and then get mad when the other person doesn’t figure out what you want? Or do you ask for what you want in a clear, concise, direct way?

Raise your hand if you’ve ever heard that it takes twenty-one days to build a new habit. I’m guessing most of you raised your hand. Many of you have probably even lived by this, trying to stick to twenty-one days, hoping that will be the magic number that will make this habit stick this time.

I’ve come up with a theory on how to find balance in life that I call “The Baby Bear Theory.” It’s the idea that we sometimes have to go the extreme ends of the spectrum, aka black and white thinking, to know what we don’t want. Then we can work toward settling in the middle or at the “just right” point.

No one likes being in pain. There are always solutions, though. It may take time and work, and the solution might not look the way you thought it would, but there really is a solution to everything. When you’re in the middle of strong emotions the idea of a solution can seem like a fairytale, while you’re stuck in a nightmare.

How often do you find yourself reacting to situations in ways that you’re not happy with later on? Do you assume the worst and then act out of that assumption, creating more problems? Do you catastrophize or think in all or nothing terms?

As a new year begins, I thought it would be a good idea to examine how you currently live and how you can make it even better. To do that I’m going to talk about how simplicity and abundance can be used to create a life you love. This article is the second part in a four-part series on simplicity and abundance for…

I have no issue with setting intentions. I love intention-setting. I’ve seen people focus on their intentions so clearly that they have manifested a dream job, money to get a specialized surgery that insurance would not cover, and even an apartment with a view of the Eiffel Tower.

We are complex creatures with the ability to think, rationalize, and imagine. This is a blessing, and, when distorted, a curse. I’m going to go through ten thought distortions you use and you’re going to decide to change your thinking to helpful instead of harmful.

Balance. How often do you feel like it’s something you simply don’t have? The ancient symbol for Yin Yang is something most of us are familiar with. But did you know why it has endured all of these millennia? Because it symbolizes what we all want most: balance. It’s an entire philosophy unto itself that you can apply to your own life to attain the balance you crave.

Welcome to the fourth installment in our Essential Oils for Your Mind, Body, Soul, and Space series! Essential oils are mostly known for their pretty smells, uses in cleaning, and their curative powers for the body. What so many people miss out on is the benefits for our mental well-being.