I have a friend who once said to me, “Regret is a useless emotion.” She may have been right. But regardless of how well regret serves us, it can certainly be powerful. Most of us will experience regret at one time or another. When we do, it can be almost impossible to shake. Our brains […]
Science has proven that when we choose to be generous, we feel happier. For example, in one study, participants were given $20 and were given the choice to spend it on themselves or to spend it on someone else. Guess who was happier? But the benefits of generosity don’t end there. When we choose to […]
There are a zillion posts, articles, magazines, books, podcasts and more out there telling you all the complicated ways you need to manage your diet, exercise, stress, and mental health to be your best. I’m not denying there’s plenty of wisdom out there that can take us all to another level. If we only had […]
Seriously, is there anyone out there who doesn’t relate to the rush of making an impulse purchase? Well, it turns out there’s a biological basis for our craving for retail therapy. And there’s a lot more to this subject than initially meets the eye. In fact, there are some basic concepts underlying the psychology of […]
Feeling overwhelmed and discouraged? We’ve all been there. When life gets tough and we’re ready to throw in the towel, we can all benefit from some extra encouragement to keep going. Look no further. We’ve put together a collection of motivational quotes that will inspire you to persevere through whatever challenges and obstacles you encounter. […]
Optimal well-being sounds like an unattainable goal, doesn’t it? Well, to be honest, it may be. But we all need to take small steps towards it anyway. Here’s why it will never be any easier, and why you need to do what you can today and every day. Not just for yourself – but for […]
Self-help books can help us understand who we are, what we want, and what we need to do to achieve our goals. There are many to choose from, but we’ve managed to choose a handful of the best self-help books and blogs for women to highlight here today. Best Self-Help Books for Women As women, […]
As women, we often find ourselves juggling multiple responsibilities and we “forget” to take the time to focus on ourselves. Sadly, we don’t prioritize what we see as selfish: meeting our own needs for life satisfaction and growth. What makes matters worse? Fulfilling our potential and seeking life satisfaction is not selfish at all. In […]
If you’re like many of us, you may feel a bit lost, or unfulfilled, at least from time to time. You may be successful in your career or personal life, but still feel like that there is something missing. Something that would take your life satisfaction to the next level. It’s hard to put your […]
Personal development is the process of enhancing skills, knowledge, and abilities, and learning new things that help us be more effective in our work and personal life. It is a continuous process that enables us to achieve our full potential. Personal development resources are available to help us improve in many aspects of life, including […]
