Given the mental health and personal development revolution we’re experiencing, you’ve likely heard of the “fixed mindset” vs “growth mindset” dichotomy. The two mindsets were first described by Carol Dweck Ph.D., in her book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. After hearing about these mindsets for years but only finally reading through the book a […]
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Welcome to adulthood, where the anxiety is high and the opportunity to meet new people is low! Just kidding…kind of. If you’re anything like me, making friends in your 20s was probably not high on your list of concerns for adulthood. And yet, here we all are – feeling awkward and lonely. It’s hard to
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So, you know in your heart that it’s time to focus on you and level up your life, but it’s been tough getting started with and staying committed and now you need to know how to kickstart your personal growth. I was right there with you until after years of frustration and lack of fulfillment,
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Learning new ways to de-stress fast is a form of self-care and is a necessary ingredient in personal development. When we’re constantly in fight-or-flight mode and never take time to reset, following through on goals becomes nearly impossible and we’re sure to burn out. And yet, this state of overwhelm and exhaustion is exactly
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If you’ve considered getting a dog for emotional support, it’s important to know the pros and cons of adopting a dog when you have anxiety! Adopting a dog will totally change your life—but are you ready? Although I’m getting healthier every day, anxiety has always been a part of my life. When I was considering
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When I began my personal development journey, I was hopeful that it would give me some direction in my life. But looking back, I’m awed at how much self-development has improved my mental health. For years, I struggled and suffered from anxiety and depression. At the worst of it, I was having panic attacks daily,
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Although this article is meant for introverts with self-doubt, I’d like to start out by saying that being an introvert is kind of like having a superpower. We’re more sensitive, more in tune with our intuition, and more self-aware. At least, as a completely unbiased introvert myself, I like to believe that’s true. And yet,
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If you’re interested in self-development and this isn’t your first read on setting powerful goals, you’ve probably heard of SMART goals. The acronym “SMART” stands for specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound. While this is undoubtedly a great starting place to set powerful goals on your personal development journey, your path is more unique than
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2024 is a time when many of us have the luxury of deciding what we really want to accomplish in our lives. Unlike previous generations, many young people today are fortunate enough to have the safety and means to step off the traditional conveyor belt of “success” and wander toward true fulfillment. But what does it mean
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At the beginning of my self-development journey, I really didn’t know where to start. I was basically throwing spaghetti at the wall just to see what stuck. But one of the first changes I tried was cutting alcohol out completely, not even a sip, for 75 days. The number of benefits this decision brought surprised
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