Inspiration
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10 Simple Things You Can Do Right Now To Feel Happier
We all seek long-term happiness and joy. But we know it is not possible to be chronically happy in the literal sense of the word. What we can look forward to is living a life that’s full of happy moments while keeping a mindset of gratitude and optimism during the downtimes. In the meantime, however, there are short-term things that we can do to bring us a quiet joy and establish constructive habits that lead to a positive mindset. That is what will take us to the other side of happy. Practice These 10 Habits for an Instant Happy Boost Start a gratitude journal. Each day, jot down one thing…
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7 Ways to Unlock Your Feminine Energy
In a world where masculine traits have long been extolled, the feminine qualities that are in both men and women have been suppressed. Feminine energy is present in both men and women but traditionally, masculine energy has been given dominance and superiority for its go-getting “action” type nature. Masculine energy is action oriented and feminine energy is “being”, the quiet force that is nurturing, compassionate, and loving. Masculine energy “does” feminine energy “is”. Feminine energy has been viewed as weak, but it is far from it. In order to feel whole and empowered, you must embrace that feminine energy which you may have blocked. Many women think that to get…
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There’s No Perfect Time to Get Started: Take Action Now
We all have goals and dreams, whether they’re big or small. Some of us want to start our own businesses or hike Machu Picchu. Others want to write a blog or finally start that diet they’ve been talking about for years. Any of this sound familiar? Maybe you want to switch careers or put yourself out there romantically. Whatever your dreams are, you tell yourself that one day you’re going to do it. One day you’re going to take the necessary steps to change your life and make your dreams come true. But something is holding you back. And believe it or not, that something is you. That something is…
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5 Ways to Follow in Meghan Markle’s Footsteps and Live Your Best Life
America’s very own pride and joy Meghan Markle is living a real-life fairytale that we’ve all dreamed of. Although it may seem like she was destined for royalty, her life wasn’t always as glamorous and regal as it is now. Meghan is a total self-made woman who came from humble beginnings and worked her way up to starring in a hit series, Suits, and founding a popular lifestyle brand, The Tig. Oh, and she married the world’s most eligible bachelor, Prince Harry. No big deal, right? Her life is inspirational and certainly out of reach for the rest of us — I mean, there’s only one Duchess of Sussex! But that doesn’t…
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Living Life This Side of Happy
What is happiness? How can we achieve happiness and is it even possible to be chronically happy? Happiness exists on a spectrum and ranges anywhere from superficial and temporary to mindful and transcendental. If we think of happiness on a continuum, we find that at the most superficial level what makes us happy is generally determined by our mood and fleeting events or triggers. This could be receiving a raise or promotion at work, getting married, seeing an old friend, buying a new pair of shoes, or eating a piece of chocolate. This kind of happy is external and short-lived. This is the kind of happiness that is based on…
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10 Things I Would Tell My Teenage Self
If I had a time machine and could send myself back to any point in time, it’d be high school. If I knew then what I know now, things would be so different. It’s not that I have regrets — it’s just a little bit of my current wisdom would have made things a lot easier. I wouldn’t have cared so much about what everyone thought of me. I wouldn’t have worried needlessly about things that never came to pass or my looks. And I definitely wouldn’t have made some of the same fashion choices. Unfortunately, high school is both a minefield of social angst and insecurities, and the most…
