Focus: it’s something we all need, but it’s not something we always practice. Although it is often necessary to succeed in the practice of life, focus is something that many consider optional. With our phones in our pocket, and the world at our fingertips, we live in an environment where focus is becoming more and […]

Finding the right guide can be a lengthy journey, longer for some of us than for others. After all, choosing your mentor requires you to picture your ideal future through the hazy and out-of-focus lens of the imperfect present. To get the most out of your mentorship (and making the matter even more complicated), you […]

]When things change, it can be complicated to adjust. There’s a lot of world out there, and little of it we can control. But human creativity is a vast interior with limitless potential. Through art we can be resilient during the journey, and make the moment beautiful. Through art, we can explore the soul, and […]

Kindness is choosing to help someone out of the warmth of your heart. As human beings, we are born reliant on the kindness of others, and we never grow out of it. Kindness underpins everything we try to accomplish, and a lack of kindness for yourself can blockade your development at every step. So if […]

Being resilient means being able to recover from difficult conditions. When we’re on the outside looking in, it can feel like an impossible task to stay resilient in the face of our obstacles. How can we recognize a resilient person? And moreover, how can we begin to recognize that resilience in ourselves?  What Does A […]

Taking care of yourself might be the most vital responsibility we ever have. Over the course of our lives, we may spend more time taking care of ourselves than we do anything else. The art of self-care is something that takes a lifetime to master. The perfect time to start learning is now. Where Do […]

We talk about mental health journeys a whole lot around here. If you’re trying to make  improvements in your life, it’s impossible to avoid talking about your journey. Whether you’ve journeyed for years, or just started out, it can be a challenge to determine what you want, where you’re headed, and how to get there. […]

Resilience is the ability to bounce back from difficult circumstances, and it is a necessary component of a well-adjusted life. If that’s something you struggle with, then it can be exhausting figuring out how to build your resilience up from scratch. Building resilience takes time, effort, and patience. It’s not something that happens overnight. But […]

Your feelings are overwhelming, and your body is reacting. It might be the resurgence of a particularly traumatic memory, or it might be a long-feared story that appears to be coming true. Either way, the symptoms are similar, and it can be tricky to differentiate between the side effects of general anxiety, and the signs […]

Color can impact the human brain in a variety of ways. Seeing something beautiful can lighten the mood, but living in a drudge of the same colors over and over can leave our psyche frail and our enthusiasm dull. Even just wearing the right color can impact our behavior in surprising ways. Once we become […]