2 days agoEver Feel Like Nothing Can Go Right?3 Cognitive Shifts to Help Improve Your Mental Health — Most of us have felt this way at some point in our lives. While others feel it for a lifetime. I’ve known people who came from horrible childhoods to become impactful and incredible adults. I’ve also known people who’ve grown up with every opportunity afforded to them who end up…Self Improvement4 min read
Mar 14Is Your Identity Liberating or Imprisoning You?Ways to Create the Life You Want — Do you feel like your actions contradict the little voice inside your head? The voice that’s whispering to you, “That’s not me.” How do you escape this feeling of being untrue to yourself? This would be an easy article to start attacking social media and the fictional characters that many…Growth3 min read
Feb 274 Lessons Learned from a Broken MarriageThis article isn’t a cry for help or a cathartic review of my failures. It’s an opportunity to share insights that may help others on their journey. Divorce can be unbelievably hard to cope with, given the multitude of perceived failures. Giving yourself the time to grieve, reflect, and heal…Divorce3 min read
Nov 2, 2021What Keeps You in the Matrix?The Predicament of the Blue Pill — The nostalgia of The Matrix will be played out once again before our eyes this December in the fourth installment. …90 S3 min read
Sep 2, 2021Stop Running Away: Lean into Your StrugglesIn my life, there’s one thing that's stayed consistent; people walk away from experiences too soon. I’ve seen so many people leave uncomfortable situations without learning the personal lessons they need from the experience. Instead of taking the opportunity to face the mental barriers that are holding them back, they…Self Improvement3 min read
Sep 1, 2021Truths Learned in a Sensory Deprivation TankThis wasn’t my first time experiencing sensory deprivation, but it was the first in over 800 days. Last time, I wrote an article on the experience and its effects. This time, however, was very different. I’m different. There have been additions to my routine that have created more calm and…Truth4 min read
Aug 6, 20214 Ways to Get The Most Out of LifeMuch of our lives are filled with work and to-do lists. We try to squeeze every last drop of time out of our day and yet, we never feel like it’s enough. I’ve lived that life and I’ve been exhausted by it. Something has to give and that something is…Self Improvement4 min read
Jun 13, 2021Blinded by The CollectiveStop Following The Crowd, It Doesn’t Exist — Recently, I stepped away from social media and most news sources. Upon my return, I began to see a theme of individuals being quoted from politicians to Twitter users being touted as “the masses,” or at the very least insinuating that it was more than one person’s point of view…Thoughts3 min read
Jun 8, 2021Stop Contributing To The NoiseLess Distraction, More Enjoyment — Over the last two months, I’ve been experimenting with what I spend my time on. This decision came in the aftermath of watching Netflix, scanning my Instagram feed, and listening to my youngest daughter narrate her every move on Roblox. This aimless madness went on longer than I’d like to…Distraction4 min read
Apr 13, 2021Lighten Up, It’s Only LifeOur all-consuming lives can be full of ambition, dreams, and regrets. These thoughts can fuel varying degrees of feelings; anxiety, fear, pride, and shame, to name a few. …Life Lessons4 min read
