It’s human nature to think that we have the right answers, that our actions are clearly the best ones. But that’s just the thing: everyone thinks that way. Everyone thinks and acts based on the knowledge that they’ve collected through their lived experiences, and sometimes that doesn’t line up with the knowledge that someone else... Continue Reading →
It’s about that time! Summer draws to a close and for a lot of people, including myself, that means back to school. I know many folks like the routine establishment that comes with going back to school, but some fear the change from the freedom of summer to the rigidity of school and the work... Continue Reading →
In the last habit we focused on planning out our actions, and only briefly touched on actually doing them. We talked about doing things that we have the ability to do, sometimes even that is overwhelming because we have the ability to do so many things. How are we supposed to know what to do... Continue Reading →
Boundaries. What are they and why are they important? While most adults are familiar with the concept of having boundaries, not all have taken the time to define their own. A boundary can be described as setting a clear expectation for the behavior you will accept from other people and the behavior that other people... Continue Reading →
How do you interact with others? How do you interact with yourself? Are you successfully able to separate your thoughts from your feelings? Are you able to maintain your own thoughts and feelings when you are around your immediate family or your romantic partner? If not, you may struggle with differentiation of self. The ability... Continue Reading →
Are you always on the go? Do you ever forget to eat due to how busy your day has been? You are not alone. There have been numerous occasions where I forget to eat or decide to put my sleep to the side to get more things done. I know, pretty crazy. Sometimes, 24 hours... Continue Reading →
In order to become an effective person, we have to take note of what areas we want to be effective in. Even though Covey provided us with a general definition of effectivity, it can differ from person to person. If someone is financially driven, they’re going to have a very different route to effectiveness than... Continue Reading →
Projection is a term used in psychology to define the process of taking one’s own feelings and placing them onto someone or something else. Why would one do such a thing? Quite often, we human beings have feelings, urges, or impulses that we are uncomfortable with or that we deem unacceptable. This unconscious discomfort... Continue Reading →
Almost a decade ago, I found myself in an interesting romantic relationship. It began like your typical romantic comedy. I was bursting with positive vibes after a yoga retreat in Sedona, Arizona. My yogi friend and I are having a cocktail at the airport bar. We had just suffered through a week of raw food... Continue Reading →
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