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Retroactive jealousy is jealousy about your partner's past. Here's how to name it, stop feeding it, and know when it's time to talk to a therapist.
December 6, 2022
Manifestation journaling is a way of shifting our reality. Here is a quick rundown on how to make it happen.
October 29, 2022
A simple, non-textbook way to understand shadow work, along with shadow work prompts to get you started.
The law of detachment asks you to give something your all, then loosen your grip on the outcome. Here's what it really means, what it isn't, and how to practise it on a hard day.
September 28, 2022
When we think people are better than us, and compare ourselves with others, we leave deep scars on ourselves. Here are a few simple strategies to combat those thoughts.
September 19, 2022
Don’t chase people. While we all know that we should stop chasing people, we get carried away at times. Here are some tips to stop chasing people.
September 8, 2022
Most of us would never talk to a friend the way we talk to ourselves. Here are 101 self-love affirmations, grouped by what you need, with a simple way to use each group.
September 6, 2022
Are you dishing out excuses for not being present or on the receiving end? Either way, you need to read this article, “People make time for what they want.”
August 19, 2022
Sex is often left out of the self-esteem and self-love conversation. It is time women addressed the significance of sexuality in truly expressing self-love.
March 24, 2022
When it comes knocking on our doors, we should embrace change. Here is what you can do about the discomforts that change brings with it and make the most of the opportunities instead.
Loss of identity and self can manifest in many ways throughout our lifetime. Here is why it happens and what you can do about it.
January 20, 2022
We all know how much stress and anxiety all things last minute can bring us. But what if we tell you that this is a choice? Here are 7 steps to a thriving, organized life.
August 13, 2021
Dedication is a set of habits, and habits can be learned. Here are nine traits of a dedicated person, each with one small thing to try this week.
August 9, 2021
Not by Erin Hanson reminds us we are not our age, size or weight. What the poem means, who wrote it, and why it is often credited to Hemingway.
August 4, 2021
We rarely put things off because we're lazy. We put them off because the task makes us feel bad, and once you see that, starting gets a lot easier.
July 28, 2021
Words that you tell yourself are like a self-fulfilling prophecy. Thoughts become things. In this article, we will talk about the importance of positive self-talk.
July 24, 2021
In a world filled with 8 billion people, it is impossible to please everyone all the time. It is solely your opinion that should matter to you.
July 23, 2021
Forgiving others, let alone ourselves, is not easy. But it is worth it. Read on to discover the power of forgiveness and how it can make us better.
July 22, 2021
Inadequacy can be overwhelming. You are good enough. Trust us. Let us embark on a journey together and attempt to become whole, not perfect.
July 19, 2021
The older we get, the more we loosen our grip on approval, perfection and blame. Here's what age gives us, and how to start enjoying it now.
A no is one answer to one ask, and you can ask again. Here's how to feel it, learn from it and keep going.
July 9, 2021
Get uncomfortable. Because in this article, we are talking about shame and vulnerability.Based on the work of Brene Brown.
July 5, 2021
Life can become easier if we are willing to accept a few hard truths about life. Here are 9 harsh truths that we usually ignore.
June 28, 2021
Better conversations don't need a course, just a little practice. Here are five simple ways to communicate better, each with one thing to try in your very next conversation.
June 18, 2021
This love letter is my gift to you, dear future self. May its words stay with you. With love, yours truly.
June 16, 2021
Personal growth means different things to all of us. We are all on our unique journey. Here are a few simple steps to help along the way.
June 15, 2021
Constant uncertainty and change can make us feel out of control. While we don’t have control over many things, we do have control over few important things. Here is what you can do if things have been off-kilter lately.
June 11, 2021
Eight areas hold a life up, from your spiritual life to your community. Here is a gentle way to score each one and choose where to start.
June 4, 2021
Starting over again can seem daunting and unapproachable. But sometimes, that is exactly what we need. Here is why.
Feeling powerless is scary. Before time slips by, take a few simple steps to reclaim your power.
May 31, 2021
The big questions of life can seem monumental and confusing. If you are struggling to find your life's purpose, then start here.
Learning more about the world and about each other is a noble cause. Here are some suggestions to get started on broadening your perspective.
Leadership is a muscle, and if you run a home, raise a child or carry a project, you're already using it. Here's how to grow it, one week at a time.
May 29, 2021
If you've spent your life trying to balance an equation of being normal and being unique, you need to hear this. Normal is vastly overrated. Here is why.
May 27, 2021
Twelve gentle, evidence-aware practices for healing from childhood trauma, plus the therapies with the strongest evidence and where to get help now.
Why letting go of control of the outside world is the only way to develop a deep sense of calm and stillness within.
May 20, 2021
What we think we become. So what are you thinking about each day? Here is how to take stalk of your thoughts to change the course of your life.
May 17, 2021
Failing is usually the start of whatever you were meant to learn next. Here's how to face it, learn from it and get back up.
Victim, Manifester, Channel and Being: Michael Bernard Beckwith's four stages of spiritual growth, and a gentle way to map where you are in each part of your life.
May 15, 2021
A complete guide to mirror work by Louise Hay and how it can lead us down the path of experiencing true self-love.
May 12, 2021
Giving up has a bad reputation, but sometimes it's the bravest call you can make. Here's how to tell when it's time, and how to let go well.
May 8, 2021
Why we always pick up the phone when the past calls and spend hours of our time ignoring the present.
Why we do what we do repeatedly, expecting different results. And why we should try new things more often.
April 30, 2021
This equation has nothing to do with math. It's the one that tells us our past decides our future, and it's time we stopped believing it.
As we all work from home and spend hours at our desks, we need to take steps to care for ourselves. Here are some tips to help you get started.
April 11, 2021
When anxiety or sadness takes over in the smallest moments, you don't need a big fix. Here are 11 small, doable ways to break the loop and catch your breath.
March 19, 2021
Everything you have ever made began as a picture in your mind. Here is how imagination works, how to wake it back up, and the quotes we return to most.
March 10, 2021
Tips to build resilience and strength during tough times. Remember, tough times don’t last but tough people do.
When you are forced to coop-up at home, cut off all social interactions, and are surrounded by negative news all around, it is difficult to see the good in life, let alone path for personal growth.
March 7, 2021
Twenty-seven Rupi Kaur poems on self-love, grouped for the days you need them, each linked to her own Instagram post with notes on what it says.
February 8, 2021
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