"Toxic people attach themselves like cinder blocks tied to your ankles, and then invite you for a swim in their poisoned waters." - John Mark Green. Dealing with toxic people can be one of the most challenging aspects of navigating our social and professional lives....

"Hope is like a road in the country; there was never a road, but when many people walk on it, the road comes into existence." - Lin Yutang. Hope is a powerful force that can inspire and uplift us, even in the darkest of times. It keeps us moving forward, even when the...

"Shyness is a curious thing. It can be seen as an endearing quality, but it can also be a crippling condition." - Susan JeffersShyness is a common experience that many people struggle with. It can be a crippling feeling that makes it difficult to connect with others,...

Imagine waking up every day with a growing sense of purpose and direction, understanding more about what you want to achieve and how you're going to get there. Picture yourself overcoming obstacles and challenges with increasing ease, confident in your ability to...

Unconscious biases are a ubiquitous part of our lives, and they can significantly impact the way we interact with the world and the people around us. These biases are formed over time as a result of our experiences, cultural influences, and other factors, and they can...

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." - Ralph Waldo Emerson Showing others your true self may be a daunting and demanding endeavour, especially in a society that often emphasises conformity and...

"Depression is the most unpleasant thing I have ever experienced. It is that absence of being able to envisage that you will ever be cheerful again. The absence of hope. That very deadened feeling, which is so very different from feeling sad." - J.K. Rowling...

Despite many seeming to be more and more disillusioned with them these days, New Year's resolutions have helped many people start on the path to making significant positive changes in their lives. People who question the efficacy of New Year's resolutions often point...

One of the issues that can stymie your personal growth and cause significant discomfort is the tendency to undervalue yourself and create roadblocks that prevent you from achieving your goals. Stop putting yourself down is a main message of this article. It's easy for...

Winter is undoubtedly many people’s least favorite seasons out of the four. With all of the holiday activities, December usually goes by pretty quickly, then the rest of the winter can seem to drag on for many people due to the cold and cloudy, dark days. By the time...