By Wally Velishek - January 29, 2024
Embracing an Age-Positive Life: Practical Tips & StrategiesWe've all heard the saying, "Age is just a number." But how do we translate that sentiment into everyday life? How do we dismantle ageist stereotypes and cultivate a genuinely inclusive mindset for ourselves and those around us?The good news is, it's not magic; it's action. Here are some practical steps you can take to embrace an age-positive life:Challenge your own biases:Awareness is ...
January 27, 2024
"Redefining Age: Embracing Potential Beyond the NumbersWe often hear the saying "Age is just a number," yet do we truly embrace its essence? As we chronologically progress, marking each birthday, there's a tendency to link age with decline and limitation.What if we reimagined age as a rich tapestry, a diverse array of experiences and wisdom, transcending the simplicity of a numerical value? This perspective is backed by compelling evidence. The ...
January 14, 2024
Understanding Emotional Healing: 5 Signs You Need It What is emotional healing? It's the process by which you recover emotionally and mentally from a negative life experience. You can't keep tough times from appearing in your life. When you are emotionally healthy and balanced, you deal with those difficult situations that inevitably pop up, and you can move on with your life.Sometimes, we don't understand we need emotional healing. That's ...
January 13, 2024
5 Signs That You’re Ready for a ChangeDay to day life can be all-consuming. The minutia of our days defines our schedules, while we allow our brains to operate on autopilot. Sometimes the need for a change from this continuous cycle is right in front of us, screaming for our attention, but we continue to miss the signs that life throws at us. Keep reading for 5 signs that you ...
How You Can Address Self-Doubt Once and For AllDo you lack confidence in yourself or your abilities? Do you feel like this holds you back from achieving the success you desire? You may be struggling with self-doubt. This nemesis of success lies in waiting to remind you that you aren’t good enough, even after reaching your goal. It wants you to quit and keep the status quo, but you don’t ...
How Your Comfort Zone Holds You Back From SuccessSuccess looks different to different people. For some, it is about having a loving family and raising children as productive members of society. For others, success is about pushing boundaries and grasping that next great adventure. However, if you are stuck and feel like you aren’t where you want to be in life, it may be because your comfort zone is a ...
Is Negative Self-Talk Holding You Back?How have you been talking to yourself lately? Would you say the same thing to your family that you say to yourself? When you say something like, “I’m not good at X, so I won’t try,” you are expressing negative self-talk. Sometimes, a little negative speak stops you from making an unwise or unsafe decision. Most of the time, the critical voice in your head ...
Perfection Is the Enemy of SuccessSuccess is a rollercoaster filled with hills and dips. You sit in the front car, put on your safety belt, and let the brake release send you down the track. The first hill is always the one full of anticipation. It’s the highest one and propels you toward the rest of the ride, where you will encounter super-fast speeds mixed with some slow spots. Notice ...
What Happens When You Ignore Self-Care in the Pursuit of Success?Are you running on empty? Have you noticed warning signals, but they aren’t on your car’s dashboard? You have likely ignored self-care as you pursued success. If you neglect to care for yourself, you will not get to enjoy success in your life. Just like cars need regular maintenance, so do you. Yet, caring for ourselves is often not the ...
What Happens When You Surround Yourself with the Wrong PeopleIf you read enough self-help books, you will notice the recurring theme of surrounding yourself with the right people. You may have even heard your mom tell you to stop running with the wrong crowd. These are helpful suggestions, but what happens when the wrong type of personality surrounds you? How can the kinds of people affect your success goals?How the ...