Take advantage of plan B’s life lessons. — When plan A clashes with reality. Wouldn’t you love to be doing what you want all the time? Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could devote all your time and energy to doing only the things you love? When you’re following your energy and doing what you want all the time, the distinction between work and…

You can improve your writing skills when you take the risk of moving out of your comfort zone. — How do you challenge yourself to become a better writer? You can become a better writer by getting out of your comfort zone. I love writing on Medium because it’s a safe place to hone your craft. For the most part, Medium is a supportive writer community. It’s easy to…

This one deadly, but common mistake can cause you to lose your peace of mind and send you reeling back to that toxic emotional space you left long ago. — Sometimes family members are so toxic that they leave you no choice but to leave them behind. If you had to leave your toxic family behind; like I have, chances are you have spent years and maybe even decades undoing the severe emotional damage they left you with. …

Even if you hate your survival job, there are some benefits that you can’t deny. — Would you rather go in to work or be run over by a bus? Some survival jobs are so bad that you might be inclined to answer the later. I get it. Your B job sucks. You only do it out of necessity. Your survival job is just that —…

Basic differences between men and women are often overlooked, and not very well understood. Woman: I can’t understand why he won’t commit. We’ve been together X years. Every time we get closer, he moves away. Man: But what do women want? Why is she so angry? Men are often confusing…

A commitment won’t necessarily change the way a man behaves. One mistake a lot of women make when it comes to relationships is thinking that their man will change once they are married. No. He won’t change. What he does before you are married is what he will do after…

Relationships are give and take. But for a woman with low self-esteem, it’s all giving with no taking in return. Are you a woman who gives too much? When it comes to relationships, women who give too much are not doing it out of generosity. …

You can’t afford to play it safe. If you do, you will have nothing and be nothing. — While you were out…you got dozens of messages about how important it is to take risks. You haven’t read any of them yet. You were out for so long; the memos have piled up. You were out procrastinating. And your inner procrastinator loves it because it makes you feel safe…

Medicine for your soul. — Are you feeling discouraged, distressed, or anxiety ridden? No worries. What follows are 52 reassuring spiritual reflections to help keep you calm and centered. 1. Spiritual Paradox: When things seem like they’re falling apart; they might just be falling together. 2. Prayer is talking to God. …