“The journey into self-love and self-acceptance must begin with self-examination… until you take the journey of self-reflection, it is almost impossible to grow or learn in life.” – Iyanla Vanzant.

Weaknesses are a part of being human.

However, people differ in the way they think about their weaknesses.

Whereas some people think that weaknesses are a natural part of the human condition, others believe them to be serious flaws that devalue a person’s worth.

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Today is my birthday and I turn 31 years old.

A birthday is a great time to take a break and reflect on your life.

Similar to New Years Resolutions, it’s a good way to keep track of your progress and take some time to recalibrate.

It’s less about making a new goal for yourself, and more about having a deep appreciation for your life and how far you’ve come along your journey.

It’s more about looking ahead in how we can grow as a person and achieve new levels of...

Why do people lose motivation? There are many reasons, but one is feeling stressed and overwhelmed.

When things become overwhelming, it blocks your mind and prevents you from moving forward. You’re stuck because there are so many things to do, and you have totally no idea where to start.

It may be good to feel overwhelmed once in a while because you want to push yourself out of your comfort zone, but if this feeling persists, it may cause paralysis and immobilize you.

If you have one of...

One of the most popular topics in positive psychology, both in the field itself and in mainstream discussion of positive psychological concepts, is resilience.

While resilience may not be the end-all and be-all, it’s a hot topic for good reason: it is a wonderful trait to have, it is related to a ton of positive outcomes, and perhaps most important of all, it can be improved.

Read on to learn more about resilience and why it deserves every bit of the attention it gets.

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