Is your long-time crush now your boyfriend/girlfriend? That’s awesome! Now, changing your relationship status is just the beginning of what’s going to be a roller-coaster ride. One of the challenges of being in a relationship is how to protect it and make it last, and it takes more than just your “I love yous” to …
It sucks to be stuck on something negative. It takes up your time, energy, and happiness. You can’t be fully present and enjoy the moment. That’s why it’s important to overcome something that’s bothering you as quickly as you can. The release will help you feel a million times better. Following are some affirmations that …
As a blogger, I know that content matters. I remember when I first started online, the rule ‘content is king’ was everywhere. I don’t hear it as much, but I still think it’s as true as the day I started blogging. I’ve found that some blogs really benefit from blogging daily, and others don’t. For …
Today has been a hugely frustrating day for me, but I’ve learned two valuable lessons. It’s all because I based my work plans on what I saw a few months ago instead of on the goals I wanted to achieve. It’s a hard lesson to learn, but it’s an important one that I want to …
I once heard someone say that they would pay someone to yell at them every time they bit their nails, just so that they could stop. I think there are much better ways to stop nail-biting, including using affirmations that help you free yourself from the bad habit. I can say from experience, if you …
If there was ever a quote we all need to keep around us at all times, it’s this one: Don’t let what you can’t do stop you from doing what you can do. It’s a reminder that we can do something, even if we can’t do what we want to do yet. One Day You …
My body seems to have been screaming for more water lately, as I always feel thirsty. And, every time I have an ailment, I think to myself, ‘Water will probably be good for that’. And then I saw the following video where a few different people tried the 30-day water challenge, and I knew that …
It’s not fun to be around a paranoid person and it’s not fun to be a paranoid person. If you are feeling paranoid and want to stop being paranoid, it’s time to take action so that your relationships, happiness, personal growth, and success can expand. According to experts, paranoia is a disorder of the mind …
What is the purpose of life on Earth? What does the Bible say about our whole duty in this world? Below, I have shared answers backed up by the verses in the Bible. So what is the purpose of life according to the Holy Scriptures? The purpose of life on Earth is to fear God …
When you say something out loud and acknowledge it as truth, you are declaring it… you are affirming it. And whether you call it an affirmation, a declaration, a statement, or a proclamation, it will impact your life in some way. It will impact how you feel about yourself, what you do, and what you …
Some people hear ‘be yourself’ and think that gives them a free pass to be a bully or a jerk. That’s not what being yourself is all about. It’s about staying true to yourself and doing what makes you feel good, happy, and fulfilled. When you stay true to your morals, do what’s right, and …
Not everyone is a natural giver. Some struggle with generosity because they are worried that their resources would not be enough for them if they give to others. Others are focused on saving as much as possible for the ‘future’, and giving to others would defeat their purpose. However, we all know that an ideal …
When we pray for something, we tend to want it now. It’s only human. If I know I need more money, I don’t want to wait a month to get more money – I need it now so I want it now. But, that’s not the way it usually works out, and sometimes hopelessness can …
Goodbye is not always the answer – and this is true for both old and new relationships. Regardless of the mistakes and uncertainties that you are currently facing as a couple, it’s always worth it to try again as long as you know that both of you are willing to still make it work. Yes, …
Love is a beautiful thing; being with someone you love is even more beautiful. However, love is not always a bed of roses; it takes commitment, a lot of sacrifices, and even tears to make it work. You will see the best and the worst in your partner. The relationship may even hit rock bottom …
Negative situations and painful experiences can dull our perspective of the future. Sometimes, if we are surrounded by problems, we cannot see beyond them anymore. We have the tendency to succumb to hopelessness, killing the light in our eyes. If right now you are in a situation wherein you are struggling to move on with …
Compassion is characterized by strong feelings of unconditional love, genuine sympathy and a strong willingness to help others. It is one of the qualities that make the world a better place – and the same quality can also help create a strong romantic relationship built on kindness and sincere love between two people. Compassion can …
Breaking up hurts, but it really hurts when you can’t let go of your ex. I’ve experienced this over and over again. There’s a pain in your heart, a hole in your life, and a hope that you will get back together. That hope makes it hurt when you see your ex having fun without …
Laziness is among the top enemies of employees and students. There are many people who are actually intelligent and have the capacity to get what they want. However, because they lack hard work, they fail to accomplish their goals and end up unsuccessful all their lives. Probably, you are among the people who are struggling …
Binge eating is a nasty thing. Not only do you feel unhappy that you did it, but you often feel physically bad as well. If you do this on a regular basis, then you may feel powerless, guilty, shameful, and not capable of controlling yourself. It’s important to know that you are not powerless. You …
Infidelity is defined as the act of being unfaithful to one’s romantic partner – and this single factor can easily destroy even the strongest foundations in long-term relationships. However, this doesn’t mean that you should easily give up, especially if you still both want to make it work. If your relationship is suffering from the …
A Hindu priest for 15 years, Richard Bock has mastered the art of meditation (among many other things) and has a few things to teach us. The core of his work is the art of breath, which is not something a lot of people give a ton of thought to. I know I didn’t before …
It’s not a secret that communication in a marriage is very important. You need to be able to speak kindly and honestly. And you need to be able to tackle issues as they arise and work through them. But, there’s another aspect of making a marriage work that is VERY important, and it’s called self-talk. …
Lust is defined as a psychological wanting, an extreme need to be physically connected to another person for sexual gratification. While it can be a bonus factor that makes relationships exciting, it should never be the center of an individual’s romantic life. Lust, without love, is just an empty experience that can unmake a couple’s …
You can never build a solid and genuinely happy relationship if you don’t understand the value of sincerity. In definition, it is an essential quality characterized by the lack of feelings of deceit, pretensions, and hypocrisy. In other words, being sincere in a relationship means always choosing to feel, talk, react and even act according …
People say that when your girlfriend is often jealous, it just means that she really loves you and she doesn’t want to lose you. Sounds romantic, right? Not really. The truth is, many individuals who have been in a relationship with someone who easily gets jealous can tell you that while it can be sweet …
Some people always say that they would do anything for the ones they love, but when it really matters the most, they are the first ones who easily give up the fight. It’s so easy to make such promises to your romantic partner especially when the times are great, but what would happen if you …
The Bible is the most read book of all time. It has various translations and can even be accessed on the internet or your mobile phones. The Bible teaches us a lot of things and one of these is love. It’s the best source of what love means and the different kinds of love. Love …
The best thing that God gave us is the gift of life. It’s not just the life of us human beings but the life around us. We may face trials in life but we should always keep moving forward and never give up. This very life that He gave us should be treasured and we …
One of the causes of conflicts is hypocrisy. It is always easy for everyone to point out the mistakes of others and not see his/her own. Also, many people think they are better than others whose flaws are exposed because their own closets of skeletons are not discovered yet. The danger is sometimes we are …