depression, groundhog day, mental well-being, mindfulness, self-cultivation, self-improvement, tribulations

Groundhog Day: A Journey of Growth and Transformation (Part 2)

Part 1 of this story can be found here. It may appear to be just another Bill Murray comedy. Still, the movie Groundhog Day is filled with some surprisingly deep messages — so much so that it has inspired philosophical discussions, and even college courses, on the meaning of life. Written by Danny Rubin and ...

Tatiana Denning

A girl reading a book.

Groundhog Day: A Journey of Growth and Transformation (Part 1)

It may appear to be just another Bill Murray comedy. Still, the movie Groundhog Day is filled with some surprisingly deep messages — so much so that it has inspired philosophical discussions, and even college courses, on the meaning of life. Written by Danny Rubin and directed by Harold Ramis, this 1993 movie also sparked ...

Tatiana Denning

Man leaping mid-air on a mountainside.

The Self-Discipline Project

Controlling your emotions, desires, and actions through self-discipline lets you create a better life for yourself. “Discipline is choosing between what you want now, and what you want most.”—Abraham Lincoln I learned a valuable lesson from my son. From the time he was in the womb, according to my ultrasounds, my son loved to suck ...

Tatiana Denning

Woman standing on a rocky peak looking out over a lake in the valley below with mountains in the background.

12 Ways You Can Gain the Respect of Others

If you respect others, you’d also want them to treat you back with the same level of respect. It feels good to be treated with regard and appreciation, so we aspire to be respected, whether in our personal or professional lives. However, how exactly do you gain the respect of the people around you? To ...

Arianne Ayson

Man and woman shaking hands.

5 Simple Ways to Distinguish Good Feng Shui

The Chinese pay a lot of attention to feng shui. Basically, good feng shui harmonizes people and their surroundings. Feng shui masters can determine which feng shui is good or bad for your specific situation. It can be dangerous to have bad feng shui in your life and very auspicious to have good feng shui. ...

Emma Lu

A courtyard with bamboo and wind chimes.

Your Greatest True Self Is Not Your Made-Up Self

Who am I? Why am I here? How do I function? Why do I have specific reactions to events and people? Do you recognize these questions as a part of your true self-talk? True self-awareness has become one of the most popular topics as, at different levels, we all want to know and understand more ...

Laura Cozzolino

A man holding up a mask to his face.

A Brief Look at How to Give and Receive Criticism

Criticism can have a good or bad influence on a person depending on who is giving it and how. Honest criticism can help a person better himself and overcome hurdles, while dishonest, condescending criticism can shatter their self-belief. Giving criticism First, focus on how to improve the person. Most people make the mistake of focusing ...

Raven Montmorency

Finger pointing.

The Magic of Small Wins

Everyone needs to celebrate small wins because everyone has failed in life. That’s just another fact of living. Even Alexander didn’t get the horse facing right the first time. Alright, maybe he did, but that’s why he’s called The Great. None of us are called The Great. So we have failed again and again miserably. ...

Raven Montmorency

Boy standing on a ridge celebrating.

The Hardest Job in the Universe

What’s the hardest job you can think of? Construction, mining? That’s physically focused. How about brain surgery or an astronaut fixing the space station? These are all very difficult jobs, indeed, no doubt about that. High performance requires lots of dedication, and years of application before an everyday person can claim mastery. But there is ...

Raven Montmorency

A red sunset over the ocean.

Success and Political Correctness

Success and political correctness have a leading role in the complicated society we live in, but what is behind these apparently positive words? If we take a closer look at success, we cannot but wonder what success is in this day and age. Is it having a brilliant career, a lot of money, power and ...

Laura Cozzolino

A smiley face on a ball in the water.