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How to Use Labels to Empower Yourself

The upside of labels.

Labeling is one of the first things we do as babies. Our brain learns to associate certain objects with words. We label the iconic red-round-sweet fruit as an apple. And after that it’ll be hard to think of it as anything other than an apple. Once we have enough associations stored in our memory, we begin to develop language. We start with one word. Then we move to a two-word sentence and so on. At some point in our lives, we begin to develop our sense of self.  Continue exploring

How to Be More Productive: What To Do When You’re Stuck

“Art is when we do work that matters in a creative way, in a way that touches (people) and changes them for the better.” -Seth Godin

When you’re stuck, productivity isn’t about doing more—it’s about focusing on what moves you. A simple way to reconnect with that inner motivation is to revisit your biggest accomplishments. Why did they matter? Most likely, they mattered because they combined two secret ingredients: you enjoyed doing them, and they contributed to something bigger than yourself. Sometimes, it really is that simple. Continue exploring

The Power of Authenticity

3 Powerful Ways to Be Yourself Without Fear

Did you know Galileo Galilei opposed the Geocentric belief that Earth was at the center of the universe? He believed that Earth revolved around the Sun. In his time though, most educated people (including astronomers) didn’t think so. The Roman Inquisition challenged his work and accused him of heresy! His work aroused controversy. Fortunately for humanity, he followed through with his ideas defending his views. He was eventually tried by the Inquisition, found guilty of heresy, and spent the rest of his life under house arrest. Continue exploring

Find Your Why (Over Coffee): A Morning Ritual with Meaning

Conducting Your Morning: Why Rituals Matter

Imagine yourself as a musical conductor. Picture yourself conducting a symphony of coffee notes as you pour the ground coffee into the French press—awaiting the steaming water. Soon the kettle starts to whistle. Down the water goes, orchestrating fine earthy notes that dance around your living room at the beat of the baton. And only then does the coffee meet with the hazelnut cream—cocoa-tempo finishes as you sip the warmth of this art. Life is like coffee. It’s warm, rich, and filled with hidden meaning if you take the time to sip. Let’s explore how to find your why over coffee, turning a morning routine into a ritual of meaning. Continue exploring

Choosing Empowering Language: How to Use Words that Matter

“The use of the right word, the exact word, is the difference between a pencil with a sharp point and a thick crayon.” -Peter Marshall

Let’s step back to high school, specifically to physics class. You might remember two important concepts we learned: potential energy (stored energy) and kinetic energy (energy in motion). A glass of water on a kitchen counter has potential energy because it took effort to put it there. If it falls, that potential energy would convert into kinetic energy as it would shatter. Choosing empowering language works in much the same way. Words store emotional energy, and when released, they shape how we think, how we feel, and what we do. Continue exploring

The Power of Unusual

Why Embracing Your Differences Leads to Extraordinary Success

“Always stick to what makes you weird, odd, strange, different. That’s your source of power.” -Robert Green

Have you ever paid attention to a flying duck? I get to observe ducks a lot since they fly around my suburb quite frequently. What caught my attention though, is how sloppy they look when they fly. With their short body-to-wingspan ratio, ducks try really hard when they fly! And if you have seen a duck land, you know it’s not easy for them either. But they still do fly—they’re successful and playful. We’ll learn the hidden and powerful lessons that flying ducks have to teach us.

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