Solving socially anxious brains
Our problem solving socially anxious brains Our brains are problem solving machines. Every thought we have sends a command to another part of our brains to look for evidence that…
Advice on making eye contact
Advice on making eye contact I remember that every time someone would make eye contact with me, I would remember the phrase, “Eyes are the window to the soul”. For…
Being authentic in the real world
The most difficult part of change - Being authenticLike most people, I sometimes lie to myself about the state of my life. After all, it's easier to live with blinders…
Step outside your comfort zone by banishing this word from your vocabulary
This year I'm banishing the word "shouldn't" from my vocabulary This year, I've decided to throw off all of the things I've been conditioned to do, or not do,…
You Think I’m.. What..?!
Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure that you are not, in fact, just surrounded by assholes" - William Gibson It's ok to disagree with…
Feeling Judged? Pfft.. Let Them Judge
Take back your power from the bullies Judging others is human nature and is what keeps us safe and surrounded by friends. The problem comes from those who judge us…
Being a misfit requires a special skill set
Being a misfit, or outlier as Macolm Gladwell calls us, requires a special skill set to flourish. While some people are groomed for pivotal moments in their lives, the rest…
To fit in or not to fit in? That is the question
Why is it so hard? Once upon a time, I felt free and answered to no one. I didn't try to fit in and it worked well for me. …
8 mental strength exercises
Becoming Mentally Stronger There's no way around it, life can be hard. While Ive always found a way to bounce back after the shit hit the fan, I haven't…
Mindfulness without meditating
Did you know that you can develop a mindfulness practice without meditation? When you hear the word mindfulness, what comes to mind? Do you think, "I don't have time to…