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3 Struggles that Only People who are Truly Awake Will Understand
One topic I read about in my personal life a lot is the concept of being "awake". I'm not talking about literally not being asleep, I'm talking about being awake to the world around you.
Wakefulness is a combination of mindfulness,…
6 Signs that You’re an Absolute Sapiosexual
Some people consider the term "sapiosexual" to just be the newest buzz word when it comes to dating and relationships.
But if you are like me, and are attracted intensely to someone because of their mind, then you understand that this…
5 Keys to Tame a Wandering Mind
The topic of ADHD is a touchy one for a lot of people, myself included. Mainly, because I think that it is an over-used diagnosis in kids and now even in adults. I'll admit, the first time I heard about "adult-level" ADHD I thought to…
Friends Who Grow Up Together Stick Together
As I get older, I'm beginning to realize that one thing that will constantly change as an adult is your group of friends. Changes in your life, location, family, etc. all lead to an ever-evolving social group. People come, people go,…
Destruction of the Ego: The Rise of Self-Compassion
Historically, when it comes to self-development, one of the major themes has always been a cheerleader-like mentality of boosting one's own self-esteem. When life gets tough, or we are faced with a challenge, we are told to boost…
Research Shows that Problem Children make Better Adults
My favorite kind of research that I come across is research that pertains to me specifically. Obviously, I mean it's the easiest type of research to relate with and understand right? Well, I recently came across an article over at Inc.com…
There Are Only 5 Types Of People In The World According To Psychologists. Which One Are You?
The Five-Factor Personality model has attracted an immense amount of interest recently.
Some say that this new system of personality modeling replaces the older, well-known Myers-Briggs personality testing system in ways that are…
5 Keys to Staying Motivated, Even in the Face of Criticism
It seems like no matter what it is that you do, from digging a ditch to operating on human brains, there is always someone around to criticize you. I know that seems like a negative outlook on people, but it is true. I personally am all…
Setting These 4 Limits in your Life can Truly Set You Free
It sounds like a strange concept at first glance: setting limits to free yourself. That sounds like building fences to be free to explore. The thing with life is that we spread ourselves so thin. The thinner we are spread, the less impact…
5 Ways that Emotional Intelligence Will Make You More Successful
Typically when I talk about emotional intelligence, I do so with the intention of helping people understand exactly what EI really is, and how to out it to use in your life. Just like IQ, emotional intelligence impacts every aspect of…