The Power of Negative Thinking
Negative thinking is powerful, but not in a good way. Negative thinking, as defined by seeing and focusing on the negative in any situation, has the power to shape our perceptions
Questioning Priorities
When you have a lot on your plate, it can be difficult to prioritize which tasks or projects you should work on first, let alone find time to make sure they all get done. But I thi
Who is Future-You?
Do you think of your future self (“future-you”) as you or as someone else? Do you think of future-you much at all? Admittedly, It’s really hard to pinpoint exactly what fu
The Saturation Point
If we want to get stronger, we lift weights. If we want to learn a new language, we study. And if we want to solve a problem, we sit down with that problem and do some mental gymna
Obstacles are Opportunities
For a lot of my life, I’ve run into obstacles and gotten derailed, either getting a bad attitude or giving up. I’d ask, “Why me?” or look for someone or som
The “not-so-secret” secret to learning a new language
Most people I know have Duolingo or some other language-learning app downloaded on their phones. This implies a desire to learn a new language. Of all these people, very few end up
On Your Own Path to Growth
If you pick up self-help books today, you’ll often find a lot of talk about metrics to maximize your productivity or to get the most out of every work session. I often think thes
What is Inspiration?
Showing up consistently as the best version of myself can be hard. The energy and force of will to be at my best as I pursue a full and meaningful life can vanish when I encounter
Life is Expression
There seems to be something innate within us humans that wants to express itself. I’ve dabbled in the arts. Although I’ve never really taken to any type of visual art, I consid
Moments Only For You
How do you experience a moment? Why do some seem to stick with you, occasionally sneaking in when you least expect it, flashing again before your eyes and taking you to some other