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Amna Abdallah is one of the coaches that we found this month and we did a little interview with her. […]

Sonnets have been written about unrequited love for centuries. Countless books and films explore romantic heartbreak with devastating clarity. 

In today’s fast-paced world, having a peaceful retreat right inside your home is more important than ever. Creating your own home sanctuary doesn’t require expensive renovations or months of planning. One of the easiest and most stylish ways to transform your space is by using peel and stick wallpaper. This simple yet impactful decor hack allows you to craft a calming, cozy environment tailored to your personal taste—with minimal effort and budget.

Power outages are unexpected — but your need for power isn’t. Whether it’s lighting your home during a storm or keeping your business from shutting down, a generator gives you a secure source of backup power when the grid goes down.

I hope you’ll find something helpful here no matter if you’re a student starting a new chapter in life, a parent guiding your child or a teacher who needs a boost of positive energy.“I’ve always loved the first day of school better than the last day of school. Firsts are best because they are beginnings.” – Jenny Han“This is a new year. A new beginning.

“In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or step back into safety.” ~Abraham Maslow

It happens to all of us gradually as we live and grow. We discover more about who we are and the way life is, and then we realize there are some changes we need to make. The lifestyle we’ve been living no longer fits.

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Pathological demand avoidance (PDA), also known as pervasive or persistent drive for autonomy, is a behavioral profile characterized by intense and extreme resistance to, and avoidance of, everyday demands.In the context of PDA, what counts as a demand extends beyond direct instructions like “clean your room.” The common, trivial requirements and expectations of daily living — from getting dressed for school and responding to a greeting, to following the body’s internal cues to eat and sleep — are often perceived as demands. Casual suggestions can also be interpreted as demands.

We don’t realize how often we block our own present blessings by holding on to everything so tightly.It’s always necessary to accept when some part of your life has reached its inevitable end. Closing the door, completing the chapter, turning the page, etc. It doesn’t matter what you title it; what matters is that you find the strength to leave in the past those former parts of your life that are over, and those little ideals in your mind that simply aren’t meant to be.Over the past sixteen years, as Angel and I have gradually worked with hundreds of our course students, coaching clients, and live event attendees, we’ve come to understand that the most common cause of human frustration on an average day is our stubborn propensity to hold on to things long after it’s time to let go. In a nutshell, we hold on tight to the hope that things will go exactly as we imagine, and then we complicate our lives to no end when they don’t.So let’s take a look at some common things we often regret holding on to for way too long…Try to use frustration and inconvenience to motivate you rather than annoy you. You are in control of the way you look at life. Instead of getting angry, find the lesson.

The ADHD brain thrives in environments that are unwaveringly positive, motivating, and encouraging. A kind, uplifting outlook does wonders for neurodivergent youth, who face more than their fair share of negative feedback, punishment, social rejection, and other daily frustrations.

June 6, 2025On April 29, the Trump administration announced it was cutting $1 billion in funding for federal grants used to hire and train 14,000 mental health professionals in 260 public school districts across 49 states.The grants originated in 2022’s Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, a bill that passed the Senate with unanimous consent following the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, where 22 people died, including 19 elementary school children. The bill was largely seen as important recognition of and support for an escalating mental health crisis among American youth.In April, the Trump administration eliminated all funding for these grants, blaming Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives associated with them.

I hope you’ll find something here that’ll help make the start of this school year a happy, simple and inspired one.“A new school year means new beginnings, new adventures, new friendships, and new challenges. The slate is clean and anything can happen.” – Denise Witmer“The more that you read, the more things you know, the more you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss“Minds are like parachutes, they only function when they are open.” – James Dewar“I’ve always loved the first day of school better than the last day of school.

“Time isn’t the main thing. It’s the only thing.” ~Miles Davis

You won’t find your worth entirely in someone else — you’ll find it in yourself, and then you will attract those who are worthy of your energy.Sometimes we try to show the world we are flawless in hopes that we will be liked and accepted by everyone, but we can’t please everyone and we shouldn’t try. The beauty of us lies in our vulnerability, our complex emotions, and our authentic imperfections. When we embrace who we are and decide to be authentic, instead of who we think others want us to be, we open ourselves up to real relationships, lasting happiness, and inner peace.There’s no need to put on an act every day.

Lana Osborne is one of the coaches that we found this month and we did a little interview with her. […]

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Let go of other people’s opinions today, and operate with your own intuition and wisdom as your guide.Your life is yours alone. Others can try to persuade you, but they can’t decide for you. They can walk with you, but not in your shoes.

“In elementary school my parents told me it didn’t matter what I did when I grew up, so long as it made me happy. ‘Happiness is the whole point of life,’ my father said. ‘But it doesn’t always come easy. Your mother loves to help people in need, so she became a psychiatric nurse. I love reading, writing and poetry, so I became an English teacher. We both find happiness in the hard work we do each day.’A few years later when I was in junior high, my sixth-grade homeroom teacher put me in detention for ‘being difficult.’ She went around the classroom and asked each student what they wanted to be when they grew up. When she got to me, I told her I wanted to be happy. She told me I was missing the whole point of the question. I told her she was missing the whole point of life.”That’s an old parable my grandmother recited to me countless times when I was a kid.

Her Fantasy Box is changing the feminine hygiene market with its stigma-free approach. Founded in June 2022, this groundbreaking brand combines the founder’s personal experiences with her public health and eCommerce expertise to deliver plant-based products that prioritize women’s health, sustainability, and confidence. The brand’s mission is bold: normalize feminine care, empower women, and lead the global market.

Boundaries shape the relationships that matter most. Healthy limits act as invisible guardrails, keeping misunderstandings at bay and laying a foundation of mutual respect. Clear boundaries help prevent stress from simmering beneath the surface, reducing resentment and protecting peace of mind. In romantic partnerships, families, friendships, and at work, boundaries play a quiet but steady role in ensuring everyone can thrive together.

You know that feeling when your body feels run down, your thoughts are scattered, and your motivation is running on empty. You keep telling yourself it’s time for a change, but you’re not sure where to start. Maybe life feels too overwhelming, or you’re juggling too many things to focus on yourself. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many people feel stuck in that in-between space, wanting to feel better but unsure how to take that first real step.

Parents are understandably dubious when they hear of people claiming to have secret knowledge of how to raise children into successful adults. After all, parenting is a nuanced, decades-long task involving many complex variables. There is no magic formula or ‘how-to’ guide for doing it correctly. 

“Healing may not be so much about getting better, as about letting go of everything that isn’t you—all of the expectations, all of the beliefs—and becoming who you are.” ~Rachel Naomi Remen

“And then the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” ~Anaïs Nin

If you’re a highly sensitive person like me, I don’t need to tell you how overwhelming the world can feel right now—how much we hold, how hard it can be to rest, and how rare it is to feel seen, safe, and supported.

Tywanah Evette is one of the coaches that we found this month and we did a little interview with her. […]

Throughout history, some of the most influential military figures, Genghis Khan, Napoleon Bonaparte, Adolf Hitler, Attila the Hun, and General Patton, shared a common leadership style: autocratic leadership.This same approach has also been adopted by prominent business leaders like Louis Gerstner Jr., Martha Stewart, Howell Raines, and even Jack Welch. While the world has evolved, autocratic leadership continues to appear in modern settings, particularly where control, speed, and top-down decision-making are prioritized.But is this style still effective today? Let’s explore what autocratic leadership really looks like, when it works, where it fails, and why it’s still relevant in specific contexts.Autocratic leadership is a management style where a single individual holds all decision-making power.

Everyone has a few. A random stack of gift cards that seemed useful at some point—but now they’re just sitting in a drawer, wallet, or inbox.

TRIGGER WARNING: This post includes a brief mention of childhood physical abuse and may be triggering to some readers.

Have you ever wondered why some people are naturally intuitive or empathetic? Why do some people have innate psychic abilities […]

Love is great when spoken, but greatest when shown. Do little things daily to show your loved ones you care.Yesterday afternoon I was sitting on a park bench in the early afternoon when an elderly couple pulled their car up under a nearby oak tree. They rolled down the windows and turned up some jazz music on the car stereo.

“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”Winston ChurchillOptimism.It can turn a situation that looks negative or bleak into an opportunity or something to learn from.It can replace the draining thoughts of pessimism with something that will create more positive energy and enthusiasm again.And it can help you to jump over obstacles, to keep moving when you fall or stumble and to not give up just because you have had a couple of temporary setbacks.So not just adding more of it to your own life but to the lives of the people in your world too is a good idea.Because in the long run you tend to get what you give.And in the short run, well, you get to enjoy the smiles when you create and spread that positivity. Plus, you’ll boost your own self-esteem when you feel you are doing the right thing.Here are 10 simple tips that can help you to get started with that.Uplifting music is of course a great way to boost your own mood and open up new perspectives again.You can do the same for people around you.

In a world where millions of people wrestle with anxiety, stress, and uncertainty, finding effective ways to manage these feelings is more important than ever. Mental fear causes physical reactions that are difficult to live with—tightness in the chest, a lump in the throat, and an uneasy feeling in the stomach. These sensations signal that something is out of alignment in your life, but traditional approaches to managing stress often don’t address the root cause of these emotions.