When you hear the term intelligence, you probably think of someone’s intelligence quotient — commonly referred to as IQ. Believe it or not, there are multiple intelligences that can affect the way we learn and behave. The Theory of Multiple Intelligences can be credited to Howard Gardner in the 1980’s. He believed there are 9 […]
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It is long believed that every individual possesses and shares in common 24 character strengths that will provide the framework for our various thoughts, feelings, and behaviors we encounter daily. Since our character makes us who we are, self-awareness of your character can help you better understand yourself. Likewise, sensing someone else’s character will allow
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Self-regulation, as defined by Merriam-Webster, means control or supervision from within instead of by an external authority. In its essence, self-regulation is the ability to monitor and manage you various emotions, actions, and thoughts that we encounter on a daily basis. Self-regulation can help you avoid punishment and shame, while putting yourself in a position
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You’ve probably heard of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is a disorder occurring in those that experience or witness a life-threatening event — such as a natural disaster, terrorist attack, murder, rape, or combat in the line of duty. You probably haven’t heard of post-traumatic growth, leaving many to wonder if it’s possible. Similar to
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What can you do today to help someone? It can be as little as giving them a compliment or saying hello. We are social creatures who’s mental health depends upon connecting with others. Helping someone and brightening their day causes a positive ripple affect. That person who may feel off for whatever reason now feels
Spreading kindness has become a lost art in today’s society. I’m sure there’s been several moments today where life was just a bit too much to handle. It’s something we all experience, so we understand the feeling. I think we can all agree that it’s the small things in life’s moments that make a difference.
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If I were to ask you what you don’t like about your body, chances are you would have several answers in a matter of seconds. If I were to ask you where you do find value in your body, it will likely be tougher to find an answer — or as many answers. It’s common
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We are all creatures of habit, whether it be good, bad, or a little bit of both. The following habits that can change your life will help define who you are and ultimately decide the life you will live. If you struggle to find happiness, aren’t happy with your current weight, don’t feel you’re living
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Materialism continues to fuel our society into higher levels of depression, debt, selfishness, and stress. In the digital age we live in today, the materialistic life is promoted and advertised in the commercials we watch, social media platforms we use, and video games we play. We are literally taught to want more and more, until
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The great mystery is we don’t know if this is our only shot on this planet and life for that matter. So what holds us back from taking risks? Be a leader not a follower and never let self-centered fear stop you from fulfilling your dreams. Don’t be afraid that you will lose what you
Goal-setting is something we do everyday, but setting SMART goals is something you may be unfamiliar with. Sometimes we make long-term goals, sometimes we make short-term goals, and other times we make goals that we want to accomplish by the end of the day. These can be goals we set to improve our own lives,
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Take a second to look at your surroundings. Observe your daily routine and think back to the events that happened earlier today — or even last week. Chances are you’ve encountered countless moments where a decision needed to be made and those decisions likely involved a variety of choices. Mastering the art of decision making is
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Humans are meant to connect with others, it doesn’t matter if you are a male or female. In fact, it’s a fundamental part of what makes us human in the first place. These connections will often lead to building relationships with those around us, whether it be a family member, friend, acquaintance, or someone of
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We’ve all experienced those moments where we make a big decision or find out some major news that could affect our future. We instantly start to panic as we start to obsess over our next move. This can create bad energy and have negative effects on the outcome of the decision. Learning to deal with
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How often are you in your head thinking about things that worry you? Have you had this habit for so long now that you don’t even realize your doing it? We all do this from time to time because we’re human but do you have the tools to help you overcome this habit and bring
Passion is something you’ve either already found, are still searching for, or gave up on a long time ago. It’s no secret that finding your passion in life is a difficult task, but that should never be a reason to give up on it. If finding your passion wasn’t already difficult enough, you’ll probably hate
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It’s common to feel an imbalance in our life, especially when we are filled with so many different emotions, desires, aspirations, and goals. We will often find ourselves giving too much time to one area of our life, while neglecting other aspects of our life. This imbalance can leave us confused and can prevent us
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Mind resilience is an essential skill. We’ve all had to experience adversity, change, and impulse decisions in our lives, but many of us struggle to work our way through it. We are often left more damaged and exhausted than ever, even if we do eventually work through it. Being able to handle these curveballs and
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We can all agree that no one is perfect, but that won’t stop us from feeling hurt when we are wronged and definitely won’t heal any wounds — physically, emotionally, or spiritually. No matter how small or large the offense, nothing will make forgiveness easier. Then again, no one said it had to be easy.
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What does the word vulnerable mean to you? It’s a very powerful word that most people fear. Why do they fear it? What does it really mean? People with a fixed mindset would say it means your capable of being hurt or rejected therefore avoid situations like a plague. Others with a growth mindset would
