How Authenticity Can Elevate Your Brand to The Next Level
“I had no idea that being my authentic self could make me as rich as I’ve become.” — Oprah Winfrey. In2015, Harvard Business Review declared authenticity as the “gold standard for leadership.” That said, being an authentic leader is sometimes easier said than done.
Read full storyChoose Risk — Why a Life of Adventure Matters
“People say that what we’re all seeking is a meaning for life. I don’t think that’s what we’re really seeking. I think that what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive.” Joseph Campbell.
Read full storyWho Is Your Authentic Self?
“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we are supposed to be and embracing who we are.”Brene Brown. From the moment we are born our identity is beginning to form. Our young brains are uploaded with information about the world. We are taught the belief systems that eventually influence who we are. We don’t question these ideas because we don’t have the capacity to. We are told who we should be for so long we eventually feel lost.
Read full storyHow to Enjoy Your Life Like a Spaniard
In the Summer of 2018, I arrived in Valencia, Spain with dreams to explore Europe and live differently. From the moment I became a mother in 2016, I began to think about how I wanted my son to live.
Read full storyLive Your Best Life by Using Flag Theory
Have you ever heard of the concept of Flag Theory? Harry D. Shultz discovered the theory in the 1960s. I first heard about it through Andrew Henderson, the founder of the Nomad Capitalist.
Read full story5 Brene Brown Quotes for Vulnerable Writing
“Take a deep breath and tell us your deepest, darkest secret, so we can wipe our brow and know that we’re not alone.”Alan Watts. I have a problem. It’s very difficult to be vulnerable when I write. This is the most vulnerable post I’ve ever done. It’s holding me back. It’s not an ego thing — I don’t think. It’s a terrifying feeling to bare my soul and expose it to the world. Recently, I’ve been really inspired by excellent writers who reveal everything in their work.
Read full storyFeeling Envy Can Be Good for You
“Envy is just unexpressed admiration. It is respect holding its breath.” Glennon Doyle. The concept of being envious has always carried with it a negative and even shameful emotion. “Thou shalt not covet your neighbor” is one of the Ten Commandments found in the book of Exodus. “You’re just jealous!” This phrase is said by almost every child, teen, and adult around the world. The green-eyed monster is an embarrassing emotion that is felt by everyone on this earth. We all carry that one belief that taints our life experience — the notion that envy is shameful.
Read full storyHarvard’s Ultimate Guide to Setting Goals in 2021
“If you’re bored with life — you don’t get up every morning with a burning desire to do things — you don’t have enough goals.” –Lou Holtz. What are your goals for 2021? I get hyped up about goals come December 31st. I write them down or email them to myself to further cement how serious I am about my goals this year. I usually have goals on fitness, finances, and personal development. I have all this bottled up energy that goes into creating these goals and a determination that lasts for about. . . a week.
Read full story5 Life-Changing Lessons From a Former Monk
I’ve always admired people who go rouge in life. Something about leaving all expectations behind and creating life on your terms is incredibly inspiring to me. That’s exactly what Jay Shetty did in his 20s. According to Jay, he grew up in a family where “you could become one of three things — a doctor, a lawyer, or a failure.”
Read full storyHow to Meditate with Zero Time
What do Tim Ferris, Oprah Winfrey, and Bill Gates have in common? They meditate. Top CEOs and companies like Google incorporate meditation in their corporate culture. It’s become the trend among companies and new-age philosophers. Sometimes it seems bloggers and self-help gurus are trying to shove meditation down our throats. Yet, I feel compelled to write about meditation for one simple reason — it changed my life.
Read full storyWhy You Will Always Be Lost Until You Find Your Authentic Self
“The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself.” Friedrich Nietzsche.
Read full story5 Ways You Can Be More Like Elon Musk
There’s one name that seems to have captured the attention of the world in 2020 — Elon Musk. From his success with Tesla’s electric cars — or his quest to revolutionize Space technology with Space X— Elon Musk has become a household name.
Read full story5 Quotes You Need To Set Boundaries In Your Life
Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed by your own decisions and choices? For example, you are exhausted and stressed, and you can’t bring yourself to saying “NO” to something that will bring you more stress and exhaustion? If so, you may be struggling with creating boundaries.
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