Smart Goals for Therapists, Counselors, and Psychologists
Being a therapist, counselor, or psychologist is an incredibly rewarding career, but also has its challenges. Setting smart goals for...
Tag: compassion
Mara Schiavocampo pens a heartfelt letter to her mother about raising her biracial daughter
Embracing Our Shared Humanity In her moving letter, Mara touches on the profound questions many parents grapple with when raising...
Patience as a Virtue
In our fast-paced world, it can be challenging to practice patience. Yet cultivating this virtue brings profound benefits for our...
Big Life Questions at 25, 30, 35, 40
Navigating Life’s Journey Life is full of twists and turns. As we age, we face new questions and challenges that...
Letting Go of Someone
Letting go of someone you deeply care for can be one of the most painful experiences in life. Whether it’s...
Happiness Economics: The Price and Politics of Happiness
The Quest for Happiness Finding happiness and fulfillment in life is a universal human quest. Yet in modern societies, there...
How to Deal With Someone With No Self Awareness
We all encounter people who seem to lack self-awareness from time to time. While it can be frustrating, it’s important...
7-Day Pescatarian Meal Plan
Transitioning to a pescatarian diet, which includes seafood but not other meats, can nourish our bodies and spirits. With thoughtfulness,...
Happiness is a Way of Life
Living with Joy and Purpose True happiness comes from within. It is cultivated through living consciously – with compassion, gratitude,...
Selfish People
We all encounter people in life who seem overly self-interested or selfish. It’s easy to judge them, but taking a...
Why 2015 Will Be the Year of the Health Coach Revolution
Focus on Wellness, Not Profits 2015 is shaping up to be a milestone year, as all indicators point to health...
Attention Seeking Behavior
We all have a fundamental human need to feel seen and valued. However, some people engage in attention seeking behaviors...
Thoughtful Person
What it means to be a thoughtful person Being thoughtful means considering how your words and actions affect others. It’s...
This Week in Wellness: PETA Porn, More Fitness Stores, and More
The Challenges of Staying Compassionate It’s easy to get caught up in the latest news cycle and react negatively. But...
Consider These 15 Inspiring Charities if You’re Gifting Donations This Year
The Gift of Giving The holiday season is often seen as a time focused on consumerism and materialism. However, the...
Strength in Communities
The Power of Community In times of hardship, coming together as a community can provide strength, support, and hope. When...
The Psychology of Forgiveness and How It Heals Us
The Power of Letting Go Forgiveness is an act of compassion that frees us from the pain of past hurts....
Self-Efficacy Theory by Albert Bandura
Self-Efficacy Theory: Fostering Growth and Wellbeing Albert Bandura’s self-efficacy theory explores how our beliefs in our own abilities can motivate...
Advice: How Ballerina Misty Copeland Handles Criticism + Self Doubt
Overcoming Challenges with Courage and Perseverance Ballerina Misty Copeland has faced criticism and self-doubt throughout her groundbreaking career. As the...
The Idealistic Person
In today’s results-driven world, it can be tempting to focus solely on productivity, efficiency, and optimization in our own lives....
What is Positive Intelligence?
Understanding Positive Intelligence Positive intelligence is the practice of cultivating positivity, compassion, and emotional balance within oneself to promote wellbeing....
Benefit of the Doubt
Assuming the Best in Others When interacting with others, it can be tempting to make negative assumptions about their intentions...
How to Build Valuable Relationships
Practice Empathy and Compassion The foundation of any valuable relationship is empathy and compassion. Seek first to understand others –...
Alex Aldeborgh
Overcoming Obstacles with Compassion Alex Aldeborgh is an inspirational young man who has overcome significant challenges with grace and perseverance....