A nonchalant mindset is a form of self-protection. It can be helpful in some situations and harmful in others. What is a nonchalant mindset? A nonchalant mindset is any thought or action that reduces your awareness of stress and anxiety. You might use this thinking to protect yourself from negative emotions. Still, it can also […]

So, it’s New Year’s Eve, and you’re sitting there contemplating how much your life has changed over the last year. You’ve made some fantastic memories with loved ones and friends. You’ve also accomplished some pretty big goals, and you’re feeling proud of yourself right now. But the truth is that change happens all year long […]

Some people are naturally consistent. They have a routine that they follow without fail, and they don’t miss any steps. They go to the gym every day at 6 AM after their morning coffee and then eat a healthy breakfast before heading to work—and you can set your watch by them because they never deviate […]

I’ve always thought that if you want to be successful, you should practice proactivity. I’ve noticed that people with proactive mindsets are more successful because they’re always looking aware of their emotions and have solutions for problems that may arise in the future. They also understand pivoting, but there is a baseline for approaching those […]

If you’re like me, you’re always looking for ways to be happier and more productive. You want to take on new challenges but aren’t sure where to start. You want to spend your time learning and growing but don’t know how to maximize those experiences, and often times that brings on self-induced stress. The truth […]

The word “self-advocacy” tends to conjure up images of people with disabilities standing up for themselves and their rights. Still, it’s more than that: self-advocacy is about creating a mindset in which you’re your own best advocate. In this post, we’ll explain what the self-advocacy mindset entails, how to develop it, and how to use […]

The idea of practicing gratitude can be intimidating. After all, most people associate the word “gratitude” with being happy and grateful for what you already have. But what about when you’re feeling low or like something’s missing? Or even worse, what if something in your life is causing you pain or stress? Does that mean […]

Can you really buy happiness? The answer may surprise you. Studies show that over time, those with a materialistic mindset are less happy and less healthy than those without. And when you consider that we now live longer than ever before, this is even more concerning. So why do we still believe that wealth will make […]

If you’re reading this, I think you may consider yourself to be a people-pleaser Maybe it’s because you genuinely care about other people and their feelings, or perhaps it’s because that’s how you were raised. Either way: It’s an admirable quality — most of the time. But if your desire to please people is unhealthy […]

Being in charge is a lot of fun. You get to tell other people what to do. That sounds like a pretty sweet deal! But the power trip mindset doesn’t always work out so well for those who often end up alienating the people in their lives and making bad decisions because of a lack […]