Affirmations for self-esteem are a surprising yet powerful way to boost your confidence and achieve your goals. There are many ways to grow self-esteem. One of the most powerful ways to build self-esteem is affirmations. Affirmations for self-esteem may seem odd at first, and you may feel silly saying these things…
Today, we all use the slang language in our daily lives. But have you ever wondered how it affects your perception? When I returned from Germany the second time at age 18, I was running around the streets of Portland Oregon. On the way back from the skate park one…
Mental illness is serious. There are so many myths about depression which cause this particular illness to be discredited. We have to stop this. First off, I want to say that depression isn’t just sadness. It’s a real illness that destroys lives in many ways. Depression takes away the ability…
Audrey Hepburn's quotes are not seen nearly enough. We’re all used to thinking of her as the wonderful film star who breathed life into films such as Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Sabrina (a personal favourite, I have to say). But she was a smart woman on top of that and…
For decades, researchers have focused on the psychological difficulties that present in dissociative identity disorder cases. But now they are realising there is another issue. Typically, we associate dissociative identity disorder cases with multiple personalities or split personalities. So from the very start, we are exploring what’s happening with the…
When you’re facing adversity in life, remember the popular saying. “Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”. It’s actually quite true. I recently learned a curious fact about facing adversity. It seems there is a sweet spot in life experiences that makes adults much stronger. It seems that too much…
If you want to live a better life, then you must not dwell on resentment. Bitterness can damage your health and leave scars. Stress comes in so many forms and derives from various sources. If stress derives from unforgiveness or unsolved problems, it can lead to bitterness. Resentment is when…
From Jane Eyre to Superman, fiction books are full of introvert characters. Here are five great books that all introverts can relate to. Whenever I have felt out of place as an introvert, I have taken comfort in the fact that some of my favourite fictional characters are just like…
