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Participation trophies, the small awards usually granted to children after completing a youth sports season, are a matter of heated debate. Many are quite vocal in opposing the practice, viewing it as detrimental to youth …
Willpower is a word many treat as synonymous with “strength of character.” Strong people have it and use it to accomplish ambitious ends, and the rest of us simply lack it. But the new science …
Recent years have seen a rapid proliferation of the conversation around wellness. Among other factors, social media and online communities continue to empower more people every day to take charge of their physical, mental, emotional, …
DINK families – those with multiple working adults and no children, were once seen as relatively uncommon, though not necessarily unheard of. Today, DINKs are quickly becoming more the rule than the exception. The past …
Have you ever found yourself diligently working to solve a problem while actively avoiding the one thing you know will resolve it? This behavior is more common than you may think, and it’s due to …
Some moments in life are more of a sprint than a marathon — the times you must give everything you have to make a tight deadline, navigate an emergency, or push through a huge personal …
It’s no doubt one of your favorite things to hear after receiving bad news, experiencing an unfortunate event, or simply having a bad day: “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” As far as encouraging …
Positive thinking is one of the most bafflingly powerful forces in the known universe. A healthy mix of empirical evidence and anecdotal experience consistently support the idea that a positive attitude can positively impact everything …
Being highly ambitious, competitive, or any other sort of high achiever typically comes with notable strengths — perseverance, focus, and strategic thinking, to name a few. But if you are one of these types, you …
The act of introspection is like drinking water, getting good sleep, and keeping a positive attitude in that it seems to weave its way into practically every topic in personal growth. From greater fulfillment and …