At the core of our life skills is the question, who am I? When you are born into this world, you have a clean slate and begin becoming your unique self. Your mind is being developed and shaped daily. You establish the foundation of who you are based on those closest to you, such as family. However, as you age, life changes as you expand beyond your immediate family. You develop new friends and relationships, attend school, start a career,…
Growing up, you may recall watching episodes of your favorite TV series or soap opera that kept you tuned in weekly to stay up to date on what was happening in the lives of your favorite characters. These characters captured our attention, kept us in suspense, and allowed us to look at other people’s lives and how they handled difficult situations they faced. Watching them overcome their challenges made us happy, and it saddened us when things did not work…
As a child, I was always mesmerized seeing butterflies flying through the air. Sometimes they would land on a plant or object long enough for me to gaze upon the beauty of its different colors, shapes, and symmetrical patterns. I often observed that each butterfly was unique in its particular way. Just like butterflies, we are all unique. And like butterflies, we evolve through time and experiences that lead us through a change process. This process involves moving from one…
Stress affects us in many areas of our lives. At home, school, work, you name it, we all will encounter some form of stress. The car breaks down, you have a deadline to meet on your job, or you experience a life-impacting event that catches you off guard. Have you ever felt overloaded by life and stressed out? Although we will experience unexpected events from time to time that causes stress, it is wise to take time to manage them…
I like watching movies with happy endings. Especially when the person has suffered setbacks and had to face unusual challenges to overcome them. The feeling of reaching and achieving a goal inspires hope in all of us for a better day. Like a movie, our lives are often filled with uncertainty and challenges that can cause us to lose track of our goals. However, within each of us is the ability to accomplish our goals when we set our minds…
Many people experienced changes in their daily habits or routines during the COVID pandemic. There was decreased public activities, more time at home, and a tendency to do fewer things. These changes in behavior also influence our motivation. Have you ever felt less motivated to accomplish things and would like to change that? This article will look at motivation and discuss a few guidelines on how to feel more motivated and live a more productive life. What is motivation? Motivation…
Many of us have been there, living a life of almost. Almost landing that dream job or promotion, only to be passed over. You are almost winning a contest only to fall short of reaching first place. Almost going through that lifelong dream you have had of improving your life, only to be set back by unexpected circumstances. Have you ever felt that way, falling short of a goal or not accomplishing what you started to do? If this sounds…
A famous quote by Albert Einstein says that “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” This captures a sentiment about life. Sometimes, we find ourselves going in circles, returning to the same place we started, repeating an experience, or not learning from it. This can apply to life experiences, relationships, and even our careers. Have you ever felt as if you were repeating the same patterns or situations in your life and could not…
You may have heard the expression, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” This expression has often reminded us that change does not happen overnight. It reminds us that we live in a world of limitations, including our time. When it comes to time, we all have 24 hours in a day to get things done. Some days we may even ask ourselves, is this enough time to take care of all our tasks and responsibilities? Have you ever struggled with…
Do you remember being in grade school and spending time in art, drawing pictures, and creating stories in your mind? You may have dreamed of being a police officer, a firefighter, or a doctor. But, your imagination was free to explore and create, taking your mind to many places. However, that creative spirit may have diminished or disappeared along the way. Have you ever experienced losing your creativity and wanted to get it back? If so, this article will focus…