Being true to yourself gets touted these days as an essential ingredient for well-being and fulfillment. But what actually happens when you aren’t genuine or suppress parts of who you are over time? More than you might think. There are real…
When it comes to the winding journey of self-discovery, what exactly constitutes “finding yourself”? It’s less about looking for some static truth to cling to, and more about peeling away layers to reveal your core essence – your interests, values,…
Why do people not follow their dreams? Chasing bold dreams seems like the stuff of fantastical films and fictional stories – fun to imagine but too impractical to actively pursue in real life. Yet history shows prioritizing passion promises more…
Have you ever felt stirrings inside towards a passionate dream or ambition but kept hitting snooze on chasing it? Maybe you’ve had a recurring thought of “I’ll start writing that novel/launching my business/learning guitar as soon as ___ happens.” From…
Let’s be real: at some point, we’ve all heard the classic, “Just be yourself, and everything will fall into place.” Sounds like one of those cheesy, feel-good quotes you’d find on an inspirational poster—right next to a picture of a…
Are you actually living your own life? Let’s talk about a harsh, inconvenient truth: a lot of us are out here, living lives that aren’t even ours. We’re not talking about some Hollywood sci-fi movie where you’ve switched bodies with…
Most of us think we’re doing okay, skating by, pushing off the big questions. You know, the ones that make you feel like you’re being smacked in the face with a giant existential frying pan. But deep down, under the…
Life has a funny way of throwing curveballs, doesn’t it? One minute you’re cruising along, feeling like you’ve got everything under control, and the next, you’re spiraling down a rabbit hole of stress, over-commitment, and exhaustion. But hey, that’s adulthood,…
Am I doing okay in life? We’ve all had that moment. You’re scrolling through Instagram, some influencer’s sun-kissed vacation photos assault your eyeballs, and suddenly, you’re questioning every life decision you’ve ever made. Am I doing well? Should I have…
