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How to Get Out of Your Head and Stop Overthinking Everything

By Jacky Exton in Blog, letting go, mindfulness & peace

“It’s not a matter of letting go, you would if you could. Instead of ‘Let it go,’ we should probably say ‘Let it be.'” ~Jon Kabat-Zinn

I always believed that a busy mind was a bad thing.

And for a large part of my life, it was.

Looking back, I don’t ever recall a time when I wasn’t caught up in my thoughts. There was always a “narrator” in my head. A constant commentary.

I tried meditating but would spend ten agonizing minutes trying desperately to push my thoughts away or make them stop, which we know is impossible. Not …

I’m Stronger Because I Had to Be

By Lori Deschene in Fun & Inspiring

Where Your Power Is

By Lori Deschene in Fun & Inspiring

Take a Chance: Don’t Let Your Inner Saboteur Hold You Back

By Melissa Pennel in Blog, change & challenges, meaning & passion

“’It’s impossible,’ said pride. ‘It’s risky,’ said experience. ‘It’s pointless,’ said reason. ‘Give it a try,’ whispered the heart.” ~Unknown

On my first day back in college, I sat on a bench outside a classroom and wrote in a tiny notebook. Glancing around at the young students lining up, my sunglasses slid down my nose as I hurriedly scribbled the thoughts buzzing around in my head.

“I’m afraid of being unprepared. I’m afraid of not being smart enough. I’m afraid of being left behind in the coursework. I’m afraid of giving up like I did last time.”

As evidenced in …

Don’t Believe Everything You Read

By Lori Deschene in Fun & Inspiring

The Fact That You’re Struggling Doesn’t Make You a Burden

By Lori Deschene in Fun & Inspiring

5 Reasons Why I Tried Mindfulness and How It’s Changed My Life

By Chris Boutté in Blog, mindfulness & peace

“We have only now, only this single eternal moment opening and unfolding before us, day and night.” ~Jack Kornfield

Almost two years ago, I kept seeing the word “mindfulness” pop up everywhere I was looking, and I had no clue what it was.

I kept seeing blog posts with titles like How Mindfulness can Help You at Work¸ How Mindfulness can Help You in Relationships, and How Mindfulness can Help You in the Bedroom.

Then, I saw a short video explaining mindfulness. It was a monk drinking coffee, and the narrator was talking about how much better …

My Life Isn’t Good or Bad

By Lori Deschene in Fun & Inspiring

Sometimes You Just Need to Relax and Remind Yourself…

By Lori Deschene in Fun & Inspiring

Watch Me Dance: Why I Stopped Playing Small and Hiding from Life

By Damatia GIpson in Blog, happiness & fun

“There is no passion to be found in playing small—in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” ~Nelson Mandela

When I was a kid I’d get up early on Saturday mornings to start my routine, which ended with a few hours in front of the television watching my favorite shows. After the cartoons came dance shows featuring the popular musical acts of the time. I’m in love with music and I have been all of my life, so these shows in particular excited me and made me feel like dancing with joy—and …

Don’t Fake a Smile on My Behalf

By Lori Deschene in Fun & Inspiring

I Get Sad and Anxious Too

By Lori Deschene in Fun & Inspiring

Letting Go of the Worry That Weighs Us Down

By Lisa Jeffs in Blog, letting go, mindfulness & peace

“Worry pretends to be necessary but serves no useful purpose.” ~Eckhart Tolle

As a child, I remember my daily walks to elementary school. It was an uphill walk for the most part. Quite symbolic of later years, now that I think about it.

I would walk to school every morning with my backpack filled to the brim with things that weren’t even necessary for my day at school. I had extra clothes, toys, and books. It was so heavy that after a few months the straps would begin to break down due to the pressure.

Fast forward a few decades …

Just Because You Aren’t Making Fast Progress…

By Lori Deschene in Fun & Inspiring

Be Like a Tree

By Lori Deschene in Fun & Inspiring

What I Learned from Loving the “Wrong Person” and Why I Don’t Regret It

By Angela Lois in Blog, love & relationships

“Some people come into your life for a reason, some a season, and some a lifetime. However long it was, be thankful for the gifts you received from them.” ~Unknown

When I first met him, we instantly clicked. We became fast friends aided by the fact that I was dealing with my father’s death and he was by my side whenever I needed someone. He was empathetic, easy to talk to, and very open. I related to him immediately.

Early on, it became clear to me that while we were friends, we would not make a good romantic pair. We …

Sometimes Peace Is Better Than Being Right

By Lori Deschene in Fun & Inspiring

You Are Strong, You Are Brave, You Are Amazing

By Lori Deschene in Fun & Inspiring

Learning How to Confront Someone When You’re a People-Pleaser

By Kelly Seal in Blog

“The more room you give yourself to express your true thoughts and feelings, the more room there is for your wisdom to emerge.” ~Marianne Williamson

I have always been a people-pleaser, a trait that on the surface seems positive. Like many of us, I want people to like me, and I do my best to make them feel loved. But when someone is angry with me or feels I’ve hurt them in some way, no matter how insignificant or fleeting that anger or pain is, it crushes me.

Over the years, I learned to value other people’s happiness and …