Posts related to mental habits, self-awareness, and overcoming challenges.
Embracing the Beautiful Mess of Parenthood A Weekend of Chaos and Laughter Have you ever been surrounded by screaming toddlers, exhausted parents, and a completely overwhelmed waitress—and still managed to smile? This is finding joy in the chaos. We’d just arrived at a water park hotel after a long car ride—me, my pregnant wife, and […]
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Introduction: The Power of a Clear Mind Ever feel like life is coming at you too fast? Whether it’s toddler tantrums, work deadlines, or even just choosing what to eat—it’s easy to fall into reactive patterns. Lately, I’ve been searching for tools to help me slow down and respond more intentionally. That’s when I stumbled
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Introduction: The Constant Need to Do Something I don’t know how to slow down, how to stop and find peace. If I’m washing dishes, I have the TV on. If I’m walking the dog, I’m listening to a podcast. When I’m packing lunches for my son, YouTube is playing in the background. Even when I
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Introduction Looking for simple hobbies to start that don’t require a huge time commitment or expensive gear? You’re not alone. When life gets busy, hobbies are often the first thing to fall off our radar. But carving out even a little time for something you enjoy can make a big difference in how you feel—mentally,
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Introduction This morning, my two-year-old son had a full-blown meltdown. It reminded me just how important staying calm during toddler tantrums really is—especially when you’re on a tight schedule. He screamed “no” for 15 minutes straight, refusing to get out of bed, and I still had to make it to work on time. Mornings like
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How to Manage Anxiety When Life Feels Out of Control My partner is 20 weeks pregnant — and overwhelmed. Each day brings new worries, most of them out of her hands. From medical test results to fears about labor and parenting, it’s been tough to manage anxiety when so much feels uncertain. That’s the hard
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Start Your Day with Something Hard: The Mental Edge You Didn’t Know You Needed We’ve all heard that how you start your day sets the tone for everything that follows. But what if the key to a more focused, productive life is this simple: Start your day with something hard. Whether it’s resisting the snooze
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10 Easy Wins: Small Victories That Build Big Momentum We don’t give ourselves enough credit for the small wins. But the truth is — those little victories throughout the day are what build a strong foundation for long-term growth. Whether it’s resisting the urge to hit snooze, choosing fruit over cookies, or finally getting that
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Messy Room, Messy Mind: What Your Clutter Says About You (and How to Fix It) Have you ever wondered what a messy room says about your mindset? The phrase “messy room, messy mind” isn’t just a saying—it’s backed by psychology. It’s more than clutter—it’s a reflection of your mindset. A disorganized space can drain energy,
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Introduction In today’s world, comparisons are everywhere. Whether it’s scrolling through social media, seeing someone excel at work, or watching a celebrity’s success, it’s easy to fall into the trap of measuring yourself against others. I recently experienced this firsthand at a Taylor Swift concert in Vancouver. Taylor and I are the same age, and
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