Forgive yourself when you fall short
Many encourage tolerance toward others. When it comes to oneself, though, opinions are mixed. Some encourage tolerance, while others say to be strict. Why choose only one? Set a high bar for yourself,...
4 Juli 202233s
Is this discipline or rigidity?
Living a life of discipline has its advantages. Sometimes, though, we cling to constraints that no longer serve us. Our strategy then detracts from, rather than contributes to, our quality of life. Wh...
1 Juli 202234s
Gratitude is a skill
Gratitude is a powerful tool for living a richer life. Yet, many of us struggle to practice it. We overlook that it's considered a "practice" for a reason. Gratitude is a skill. It takes time, effort,...
30 Juni 202231s
It's okay to not feel motivated
Feeling unmotivated doesn't mean you're lazy. You might simply be tired, bored, or interested in other things. Practice doing things you don't want to do, take a break, or even quit. Reflect on what's...
29 Juni 202233s
Quitting is not a moral issue
We're taught from a young age the value, perhaps even the virtue, of never quitting. Sometimes, though, the juice is no longer worth the squeeze. Why spend a single moment of our brief lives persistin...
28 Juni 202237s
Do what you can to shape a beautiful story
Many books have boring, unpleasant, and seemingly irrelevant chapters. These chapters, however, are often woven together to shape beautiful stories. Similarly, your life may have boring, unpleasant, a...
27 Juni 202234s
Your interests are yours alone
Some might discourage pursuing multiple interests, encouraging focus. Others might discourage limiting one's interests at all, encouraging balance. Your interests are yours alone. You decide which and...
24 Juni 202237s
You're never starting over
We're all going to face failure. When trying again or moving on to something new, it's easy to feel like we're starting over. However, we've laid a strong foundation of experience. We're building on e...
23 Juni 202234s
