There are trickster figures in nearly every culture’s folklore. Loki, Anansi, Coyote, and more are often central figures in myths and legends, and they embody the unpredictable and disruptive nature of change. A lot of people don’t really like change in their lives, but it can be good for you. In fact, embracing uncertainty and…
How to Set Intentional Goals
Do you ever set goals and feel like they’re unattainable? It could be that you need to work on setting intentional goals. It can help to break down your larger goals into smaller, bite-sized pieces, prioritize your tasks, and track your progress. So, where to start? Start by defining your vision and your values. What’s…
The Importance of Rest and Recovery
One of the most overlooked causes of health problems is lack of sleep and rest. It can put a strain on your heart, your brain, and your immune system, among other things. It’s important to prioritize rest and recovery in your life and your wellness routine. I know you’ve probably heard a lot of strategies…
The Power of Saying ‘No’
Saying ‘no’ helps us maintain boundaries in personal and professional life, as well as helping us support our self-respect and mental health. When you say no, you prioritize your own needs, protect your time and your energy, and help prevent burnout. You can also keep your relationships healthy because you set clear expectations and respect…
Overcoming Self-Doubt: Practical Steps to Building Self-Confidence
Sometimes, despite our best efforts, we can experience self-doubt and imposter syndrome. This can be due to a number of sources. Whether it’s traumatic experiences, mental health, stress, fear of failure, comparing yourself to others, or something else, just about everyone will experience self-doubt at one point in life. There is a light at the…
The Art of Slowing Down in a Fast-Paced World
The world moves so quickly. It feels like we have to always be in a rush in order to keep up. But here’s the thing: in such a fast-paced world, slowing down is an art. Slowing down can lead to a more fulfilling and meaningful life, if we choose to make time to slow down.…
Yoga for Stress Relief
Unfortunately, we live in a world where our everyday lives can be a source of stress. A great way to promote relaxation, which is the natural opposite of stress, is yoga. Three things that are most often affected by stress are our body, our mind, and our breathing. Yoga can benefit all three of those…
Living With Gratitude: A Simple Practice That Transforms Your Day
Studies have shown that practicing gratitude can benefit your mental health significantly. It can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression while improving your mood, your self-esteem, and optimism. Gratitude can also strengthen your relationships, which improves your social support and feeling of community. It’s even been suggested that gratitude might even lower your blood pressure and…
The Power of Positive Affirmations: Rewiring Your Brain for Success
It can be easy to let negative thoughts take over. They fill your brain and make you think you can’t achieve anything you set out to do. It’s often the path of least resistance. But there is a way to stand up to negative thoughts. Positive affirmations can help reroute your thinking into a more…
Breaking Free from the Enchanted Prison
Overcoming Limiting Beliefs Through Stories Plenty of fairy tales revolve around characters who are trapped or cursed and have to break free. While you might not be cursed, let me put it to you another way. Have you ever had a goal that you just can’t seem to achieve for one reason or another? Unless…