Life is a series of choices, and those choices determine our mindset.

Some people fall into a victim mentality, where they feel helpless and blame others for their misfortune.

On the other hand, there are those who embrace a victor mindset, understanding that life is full of challenges,...

Why Do We Struggle to Reach Our Goals?

The pursuit of personal and professional success is a universal aspiration, yet many people find themselves constantly struggling to reach their goals.

Often, this struggle stems from an unhealthy focus on the gap between their current situation and their...

A Life-Changing Decision

Imagine for a moment that you are standing at the edge of a diving platform, gazing down at the water below. Your heart races, palms sweat, and a sinking feeling overwhelms you. That's the feeling of stepping out of your comfort zone, and it can be daunting. Yet, taking...

Death, Taxes and Adversity

It is said that two things in life are certain: death and taxes.  Well, I’m going to add one more: adversity. We are either in the middle of a difficult challenge, coming out of one or getting ready to go into one.

When you are going through adversity, have...

Do You Spend Time in Nature?

Spending time in nature helps reduce anxiety, bolster physical health, and improve mental health and wellbeing. Nature escapes can include sitting on a park bench, hiking trails, tilling a garden, and even camping.

But you don't have to escape to a park or...

Why Is Volunteering Important?

Volunteering has many benefits such as feeling more socially connected, which keeps loneliness and depression away.

Studies have shown that adults over the age of 50 who volunteer regularly can reap the benefits of lower stress and lower blood pressure due to...

Do You Greet A New Day With A Smile Or A Grunt?

Since I moved in with my twin sister Lucy after my divorce, we have developed our morning routine of grunting at each other while pouring our coffee. We are both coffee drinkers and unable to speak until we've had a few sips of coffee. Once the...

What Are Your Superpowers?

Do you know what your Superpowers are? You can have more than one. They are your strengths that give you confidence to push aside fear and tackle the obstacles in front of you.

My primary Superpowers are resilience, compassion, sarcasm and humor. You might be saying...

Escaping Reality

Escaping reality is a quick and easy way of avoiding a problem or making difficult decisions that one doesn't want to deal with. 

Escapism can also be a dependency on something that helps to avoid one's pain and brings temporary pleasure. When the pleasure wears off, the...

What If I Fail? But What If You Succeed!

Fear can be paralyzing. Fear of heights, fear of snakes, fear of public speaking, fear of the unknown, and especially fear of failure.  These are just a few of many fears that hold us back from growth.

In Susan Jeffers, Ph.D.'s book Feel The Fear...