Googling “personal growth” will provide you with a plethora of quick fixes and easy steps to help you grow. Truthfully, there is no quick fix or 3 easy steps to personal growth. It is inherently personal in nature, and often requires a great deal of self-reflection and time to process. However, there are definitely ways to encourage or foster personal…
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Unhappiness in work, life, and relationships
Unfortunately, unhappiness is inevitable. Life involves constant change, and with that the ebb and flow of emotions, moods, and feelings. Some of us are constantly striving for happiness, but some of us are not. What can cause a person to be comfortable with unhappiness? And if that is the case, how can we change our perspective and look for the…
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Change Mindset
Mindset is the way in which we approach challenges. You may wonder if there is a correct mindset, or what the correct mindset may be. According to Stanford Professor Carol Dweck, there are two major types of mindsets: the growth mindset and the fixed mindset. A growth mindset is emphasizing the ability to grow and change with the element of…
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Stress
At some point in time, we may have heard that stress is bad for our bodies, but how does it actually affect us? Research shows that persistent stress can cause our immune system to decrease, our Cortisol levels to increase, our muscle mass to decline and even alter our brain chemistry. When our brain is flooded with Cortisol day-after-day, week-after-week,…
