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People ask me all the time how they can improve their life. They want to know how they can be happier or how they can be more successful because they’re dissatisfied with themselves and/or where they are currently at. I always reply with this simple answer:

Stop. Making. Excuses. Continue reading

The 3 Huge Rewards of Being a Life Coach

This model of mentorship inspired me to pursue a career as a life coach. I believe successful people have a responsibility to relay their knowledge to others and, quite literally, change the world. Continue reading

5 Little-Known Benefits of Setting Life Goals

Have you ever tried setting goals for your life, only to fall off the wagon and drift back to your old habits? Have you ever wondered why goal-setting doesn’t seem to impact your life as much as it impacts the lives of certain successful people you know? Continue reading

4 Thoughts to Stop Procrastinating Instantly

Procrastination delays life. It’s a major reason for shame and self-frustration. Sometimes, we wonder why we can’t just do what we need to do. The answer is simple, but it isn’t quite as simple as “just do it.” Continue reading

5 Herbs to Increase Focus, Productivity AND Reduce Anxiety

A specific category of herbs, those considered adaptogens, can simultaneously improve focus and productivity while relieving anxiety. They work by helping the body cope with, and resist the effects of stress, properties that originated because the plants themselves have a unique ability to ‘adapt’ to stressors and other challenges in their environment. Continue reading

16 Ways to Beat Boredom And Make Your Day More Spontaneous

Bored with life? You’re not alone.

As a whole, we are a boringly predictable species. We follow the same routines and do the same things day in day out; brushing our teeth, standing in our queues, drinking our coffee, staring at our screens. Continue reading