1,200 years before Descartes famously said, “I think, therefore I am.” St. Augustine said, “Fallor ergo sum” which means “I err, therefore I am.” Being wrong is a huge part of human nature. But humans don’t like being wrong. We have a strong desire to be right and we have a strong fear of being […]
25 Ways to Look Out For Your Future Self
Your future self is calling. They said to start looking out for them more. Looking out for your future self is one of the most important things you can do for your personal growth and success. Looking out for future you is a form of self-care. You’re taking care of yourself now so that you […]
Confronting and Learning About Racism and Police Brutality
I would like to note that because this article covers the topic of racism and because I am not black, this article is mostly directed towards non-black people. As a white/Hispanic woman, it is really not my place to give advice to black people on much of this topic. There’s a lot going on in […]
21 Ideas to Have Fun If You’re Bored
Many of us are restricted in how we can have fun while in quarantine. Every non-essential business is closed. We’re limited in socializing. We’re limited in our options for having fun. And with the lack of social interactions, physical hobbies, travel and outdoor adventure, having fun is a bit more challenging nowadays. There is also […]
50 Adversity Quotes to Build Resilience for Hard Times
We all go through tough times. Adversity, failure, fear, pain, suffering. Many of us are going through hard times now with everything that’s going on in the world. Sometimes we need a reminder that we are strong, we are resilient and we will get through anything life throws our way. Quotes are a powerful way […]
Take Control of Your Technology: How to Avoid Phone and Social Media Addiction
Many Most of us spend a lot of time online, on our computers, on our phones, on social media. Especially now in quarantine. However, if we’re still working from home, we want to avoid distraction and be productive with our work. Even if we’re not working, maybe we want to be doing more useful or […]
What to Do During a Global Crisis
There is a lot of chaos going on in the world right now, as of March 2020. We are surrounded by uncertainty, fear, anxiety, and negativity. Bombarded by information, news and media overload. Not to mention socially isolating and distancing ourselves from the world. At times like this, it’s important to take control of what […]
15 Empowering Facts About Women
We live in a society that appears to be very male dominated with some disheartening statistics about men and women in regards to finance and the workplace. Women make up only 11% of billionaires worldwide. Men are more likely than women to be seen as leaders. Gender bias against women is still prevalent in the […]
The 10 Most Important Fundamentals of Learning
Accelerated learning is important because the world is changing and evolving rapidly. The best thing you can do to get ahead today is to learn, learn, learn. Learning is more important than working hard to get an advantage and grow at a much greater and faster rate. Learning can help you do anything. Here are […]
25 Lessons Learned Turning 25
I recently turned 25 years old. Birthdays are often a great time for reflection. This year, mostly these past few months, there were many lessons and many hard reminders in my life. Here, I want to share with you 25 lessons learned (or reminded) turning 25. 1. Never put your life on hold waiting for […]