
With all of the education in our family it was my mother, with her high school education, that we all went to for wisdom and understanding.
- By Deborah Reed

Unlock the secrets to making studying a daily habit for enhanced learning and academic success. Learn how to transform studying into a daily habit to boost your learning efficiency and academic performance.

As humans, we tend to see things in extremes. We think in black, white, hot, cold, simple, and complex.
- By Diane Pienta

There’s power in completing projects or tasks. We actually can get an endorphin rush when we complete something
- By Jude Bijou

Overwhelm is what happens when we have too much input coming in and we get overloaded. It's easy to lump everything together, distorting the significance in the grand scheme of things...

I have found that a great book is even more powerful the second time through, especially if it has been a year or so since I read it.
- By Diane Pienta

When life seems chaotic, especially in the toughest times, it can be hard to even remember what actually brings us joy.

When employers design and allocate workspaces, it may be beneficial to take an employee-centered approach

Flow is not only doing something with gusto; it is so much more! Flow also has a significant ripple effect...

We live in an age of convenience. Every day, all day long, we are offered products and services to make our lives easier. The fundamental mindset is: Easy - good, hard - bad.
As a creative soul, and a person pursuing your dreams, you can’t afford to be a pessimist.

I like to think of getting balanced as tending to a large set of spinning plates on the ends of poles, like in a circus act. Spinning a bunch of plates at once is an active, dynamic process.

It’s sometimes easy to wonder if you have “what It takes;” if you have enough talent or skills to make your dreams happen.

"Shortly after my brother got married he called me to apologize. He said he hadn't realized how selfish he was until he got married." -- Brother James

Perhaps I am just a bit, crazy and reckless, but I crave solitude in the wilderness, nature's divine temple.

As we come to a greater understanding on how the Universe works and our role in it, we begin to see patterns of how everything fits together like a puzzle and how the Universe is helping us.
- By Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

Flexibility is essential for change, whether in life or personal habits. Many individuals struggle with rigidity, clinging to unfulfilling jobs or relationships, which stunts their evolution. By recognizing and overcoming patterns of conformity, guilt, and victimhood, one can cultivate a fluid mindset, allowing for growth and connection with one's true self.

Women are increasingly asserting their voices in various domains, yet societal constructs often hinder true equality and fulfillment. By exploring internal strengths and redefining personal definitions of success, women can challenge these barriers. This journey involves asking critical questions about joy, occupation, and identity, ultimately leading to a more empowered existence.

When we are taught that we should have something or achieve a certain thing and we aren't yet there, this will automatically engender fear and anxiety in us until we believe we reach these goals.

Our greatest complaint today is that we have no time for anything. No time for our children, our spouses or lovers, no time for our friends and community. No time even for ourselves!

When we enter a state of flow, we become absorbed and focused, and we experience momentary enjoyment. When we leave a state of flow, we are often surprised by how much time has passed.
- By Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
Just like nature, we have cycles and seasons. These can manifest as moods, or cycles of life such as teenager, young adult, parent, grandparent, etc., or as different jobs or careers. Everything in life is in flux, even when...
- By Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
Change is something we can't avoid. It is constant and it is everywhere. Our body changes all the time. Cells die and are born every second. Actually...




