Friendships are a significant part of our lives through managing stress and adding meaning.  Our friends are the first ones we run to when we have good news or need a shoulder to cry on. At the same time, they’re also some of the people we take for granted. In this hi-tech day and age,...Read More

We all have times that we have anger and lash out.  Experts say it’s even healthy to vent your anger from time to time. It can also shield us from other people trying to hurt us or someone else. The problems start when you let your anger get out of hand. Rampant anger makes you...Read More

Have you ever heard the phrase, “Kindness is contagious?” Most sayings like this come to become widely known because they’re based on truth. Research has found scientific evidence for the fact that kindness can spread in various ways. You’ve indeed experienced or witnessed instances in which someone has paid it forward, or a movement has...Read More

We’ve talked a great deal about the ways that small acts of kindness can have powerful results. They can truly change someone’s outlook and brighten their day. Today, I’d like to move on to discuss ways to give back and share with others that involve more effort. If you have the time, money, or other...Read More

There are so many ways your voice can be used to reach out and be kind to others. We’ve discussed doing so in significant ways and with the simplest of acts. Today, I’d like to explore some of the ways you can use your voice to make a difference in the lives of those around...Read More

We all have personal growth areas where we want to improve; health, work, family, you name it. But reality sets in along with a busy schedule that doesn’t leave any space for quiet time, let alone individual development. We also rarely have the willpower we need to see it through. Or maybe we just don’t...Read More

Are you ready to go out in the world and do a random act of kindness? Maybe you’re not convinced.  Giving without a special occasion or particular reason feels foreign. You may worry about the reaction you’ll receive. Let’s explore some of these issues so you can move on from your comfort zone and try...Read More

You’ve probably been the recipient of a random act of kindness in your lifetime. Think back to an instance where someone had helped you out of a tough situation when they could see you were having difficulty or when a friend simply paid you a compliment out of the blue. A sweet surprise like this...Read More

How do you positively impact a life? You start by making a positive impact on them. Whether you’re looking to mentor someone in their career, teach a friend a new skill, or look for another way to offer guidance to someone else, the outcome you desire is always the same. You want them to succeed....Read More

We tend to think of failing to achieve a goal as something shameful and undesirable. Understandably, failing can often cause negative feelings, no matter how big or small the goal.  The only way to overcome those feelings is by changing the way we understand failure.  Failure is a natural part of success and provides valuable...Read More