Self improvement articles that educate, inspire, and improve mental clarity, emotional stability, authentic identity, grace, patience, self love, and purpose.
Molly and I love to travel, so when one of our best friends asked us to go to Lake Tahoe and help surprise her husband for his 30th birthday we didn’t hesitate. … More Learning from Failure with Child-like Courage »
“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” – Lao Tzo WHAT DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY FEELS LIKE I first remember having crippling depression and anxiety when … More Depression and Anxiety Aren’t Bias, but They’re Beatable »
When I was in high school one of my favorite things to do was getting together at a friend’s house and playing poker. We would play on Saturdays or Sundays, usually paired … More Gambling Man of Faith »
My entire life I have been looking forward to this season, marrying your mother and starting a family. I was the weird kid growing up. While all my friends had dreams of … More The Best Heart: A Letter of Life Lessons for My Future Child »
We assume less of ourselves, scared of what the future could hold if we actually tried to achieve our full potential. We stick to what we know, lingering in our past, putting … More Conquering the Fear of Failure »
I don’t know what perfect looks like. Why? Because I’m not sure anybody has ever attained it. I’m a recovering perfectionist. I would like to say I held myself to extremely high … More Finally Free to Overcome Perfectionism »
I’ve almost grown to expect adversity around every corner, greeting it like an old friend. In my life I’ve had my fair share, and looking back it’s almost comical how in every … More The Hero’s Journey: Learn From Adversity »
For the past 4 years I’ve been driven by a quote from Will Smith, “Being realistic is the most traveled road to mediocrity.” I read that quote, instantly wrote it down as … More Seeking Failure: Smart Goal Setting »
When I think of a balanced life I imagine an antique weighing scale, items filling the hanging baskets on each side. Throughout our days we take on weight, saying yes to tasks … More Restore a Balanced Life: Tipping the Scales in Our Favor »
What we truly value often has attention taken away by tangible distractions and perceived ideas of perfection. Our lives have grown more complicated, filled with an idea to compete in a fast paced, achievement driven society. This … More Minimalist Lifestyle for Better Physical, Mental, and Emotional Health »
