'If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there.' Most of us are so caught up in daily tasks lists and deadlines that we lose sight of the big picture. We know how to get things done, but we don't know why we're doing it. And then we realize, too late, that we've spent most of our lives chasing goals that aren't important to us—and leaving behind everything … [Read more...] about How to make a life map
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How to let go of regret
Are there things you wished you had done? The class you never took, the things you should've said to your father before he passed away, the business idea you didn't pursue that turned out to be the hottest trends of the year? We all have a few 'shouldas, wouldas, couldas.' These unfinished emotional business can hold us back, even subconsciously. Here are some ways to let … [Read more...] about How to let go of regret
How to embrace change — and love it!
Any kind of change—moving to a new city, retiring from a career you loved, ending a long relationship—fills us with sadness and fear. But change is part of life. Trying to cling to a chapter of our life that has served its purpose can be like animating a corpse. Happiness and growth lies in allowing the change, grieving it, but welcoming possibility too. Here are some ways to … [Read more...] about How to embrace change — and love it!
How to use mental rehearsals to prepare for a life change
There's a lot of anecdotal evidence on how mental rehearsal has helped athletes achieve peak performance. They prepare for a big competition by imagining what they'll do at a big game or tournament, from stepping in front of the crowd to what they'll do at each point. They are also taught how to emotionally prepare for a setback by imagining what they will do after losing a set … [Read more...] about How to use mental rehearsals to prepare for a life change
Are you in the middle of a quarter life crisis?
Are you in the middle of a quarter life crisis? This experience (which can actually hit you in your early twenties) is more common than you think. For some, it's a mild but unshakeable sense of anxiety that they can't make it in a very competitive world. 'College didn't prepare me for this,' or 'It's not what I expected.' They can feel insecure, confused, and overwhelmed by … [Read more...] about Are you in the middle of a quarter life crisis?