From the time we’re young, most of us have expectations put upon us about what we’ll do with our lives. Sometimes those expectations come from ourselves, sometimes they’re from family members or teachers, and sometimes they’re from society or our culture. But as we grow into ourselves, those expectations might not fit with what we really want in life. How …
Organizing for Death, Life, and the Future
What do death, emotions, and the environment have in common? If you guessed “organization,” you’re right! Do you know where your advanced directive, will, and death plan are? How can you organize your emotions while organizing your home? And as you’re putting everything in its place, how can you make sure that you’re being kind to the planet? We talked …
Your Story of Change: Dance with Your Past to Surge Forward
We all have a past, and many of us want the ability to change the course of our future. How can you do that effectively? We spoke with Corbie Mitleid about how to clean out your life closet and shape your own story of change. Corbie is a certified psychic, certified tarot card reader, and a legally ordained minister. She’s …
How to Overcome Trauma and Improve in Love and Life
Most of us have faced some traumas in our life, and these can manifest in our relationships, affecting who we partner with and how the relationship works out. In our new interview, we spoke with Riana Milne about how you can identify and overcome traumas and improve in love and life. Riana is a licensed mental health counselor, certified mindfulness …
How Can I Stop Being Jealous of My Friends?
I feel bad admitting it, but I’m jealous of my friends’ lives. It seems that everyone I know is getting their dream job, traveling to a dazzling country, getting married, or otherwise living an exciting, happy life. I feel like I don’t measure up. How can I get over my envy and be happy with what I do have? – …
How to Rethink Your Routine to Gain More Control
We’ve all been there: feeling completely out of control and wondering how to get back on track. It’s normal to feel a lack of agency over your life, especially when so much truly is out of your hands. You can’t force a hiring manager to pick you, and you can’t foresee a flat tire wrecking your carefully-planned schedule and budget. …
How to Find Happiness Beyond a Mundane Job
My job is mundane and I’m struggling to find purpose in my life. What are your ideas? – Roberta in Loveland, CO Answer: I know that having a mundane job can really seem soul-crushing and cause you to feel lost. Sometimes, your job may feel so mundane that you can’t think of anything that would make it more interesting. Other …