8 Super Simple Ways to Spread Sunshine

A smile is contagious and in a good way. It’s actually one of the very few things that you’d want to “catch” and then spread to others. The great things about making someone else smile is it gives you a feeling of happiness as well. You never know what someone’s day is like, or whatContinue reading “8 Super Simple Ways to Spread Sunshine”

Be the reason someone believes in the goodness of people

In these days of constant negativity, it’s hard to give a person a reason to believe in the good in the world. It’s hard to see the beauty of humanity. You may not be able to fix everything, but you’re the only person who can provide that one ray of hope that someone needs toContinue reading “Be the reason someone believes in the goodness of people”

Why It’s So Hard to Feel Worthy of Success

Think about the cumulative effect of all the negative things you’ve told yourself about yourself. Even for relatively happy, normal, well-adjusted people, it’s almost impossible to turn off that voice that tells you you’re not good enough. The irony of it? We think about ourselves, constantly, all the time, but when it comes to using thatContinue reading “Why It’s So Hard to Feel Worthy of Success”

5 Lessons the Storms of Life can Teach Us

Nature’s storms have a beauty of their own, even though they can be frightening and unpredictable. It’s breathtaking to see the night sky illuminated by flashes of light and watch the power of the wind sweep rain across the landscape. Storms are the perfect reminder of the power of God. No matter how far technologyContinue reading “5 Lessons the Storms of Life can Teach Us”

8 Steps to Move On

There are some events that give us a lot of sleepless nights. Nights when we are was so worried about something that had happened in the past that we let it dictate our future. We’ve all been there at some point. You’re not alone. Whether it’s something small, like making a terrible first impression, or saying something youContinue reading “8 Steps to Move On”

The Impact of Gossip and Rumours

Gossip and rumours happens so frequently during our growing years, that some people have come to accept it as a normal part of life. But when it involves toxic friendships and spreading rumors, that is anything but normal. In fact, for those who are impacted, gossip can be downright painful and almost impossible to ignore – especially if socialContinue reading “The Impact of Gossip and Rumours”

Hard Work Pays Off

We all need a little bit of encouragement and motivation from time to time. Even the most inspirational people in the world have times when nothing happens. And that’s completely ok. We are all entitled to be down for a bit. It’s during the moments of zero inspiration, zero motivation and low points that weContinue reading “Hard Work Pays Off”

Don’t Let Negative People Bring You Down

It is so difficult to remain focused on achieving your goals with all the noise around us from family, friends, colleagues and even strangers! Some people are just big balls of darkness who never seem to see the positive side of anything and who are very vocal about the problems they perceive. Being around aContinue reading “Don’t Let Negative People Bring You Down”

What Hard Times Teach Us

While difficult times can feel like a deep dark hole that we can’t escape and we often wonder “Why is this happening to me?”, there is a silver lining to tough times. It’s through difficult times in our life, that we are able to grow. It’s when we are tested that we are able toContinue reading “What Hard Times Teach Us”

Going Against the Flow

In life, we’re often told to “go with the flow.” Meaning, the flow of energy, the flow of events as they unfold. The implication here is that we shouldn’t struggle against forces beyond our control. To do so is to expend valuable energy that’s better exerted elsewhere. It’s my feeling that people who are passiveContinue reading “Going Against the Flow”