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Guilt vs Regret vs Shame: What's the Difference?

Guilt vs Regret vs Shame: What's the Difference? 0

Shame, guilt, and regret are emotional siblings that help point out where we’re going wrong. They have the potential to make your life better and better. They also have the potential to weigh you down. 

This post will help you put your mistakes into perspective and turn associated guilt or regret into tools for upleveling your life. It will also help you let go of shame that binds you. 

30 Quotes to Inspire You to Stop Toxic Perfectionism

30 Quotes to Inspire You to Stop Toxic Perfectionism 2

Perfectionism is toxic to relationships and life. It wears out the perfectionistic person and people they are close to.

This post includes 30+ quotes that point out the cost of perfectionism, PLUS tips for how to change your mindset. 

Cognitive Distortions: Overcoming Negative Mind Traps

Cognitive Distortions: Overcoming Negative Mind Traps 0

The way you look at things may be making those things feel worse than they really are. Your view of yourself and the world around you can get distorted by some negative thought patterns that are so common that they have a name: cognitive distortions

Learning how to spot cognitive distortions like polarized thinkingovergeneralization, and catastrophizing can lift your mood and help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. 

Best Journal & Planner Accessories: Markers, Stickers & More

Best Journal & Planner Accessories: Markers, Stickers & More 0

There are many journal accessories (like repositionable tabs, DIY ribbon page bookmarks, no-bleed markers) that can add ease, efficiency, and enjoyment to the use of journals and planners. I purchased and tested several of these items to review them for you and let you know what works and doesn't work. 

20 Best Famous Dr Seuss Quotes with Graphics

20 Best Famous Dr Seuss Quotes with Graphics 2

I loved reading Dr. Seuss books to my kids. The way he presented simple uplifting ideas with rhythm and rhyme made them so much fun. Now, I find that I am inspired and energized by many of those same sentences and also by other quotes from the author. Here's my collection of the 20 best famous Dr. Seuss quotes. 
Dyslexia Superpowers: 6 Strengths of Dyslexic Thinking

Dyslexia Superpowers: 6 Strengths of Dyslexic Thinking 5

People with dyslexia struggle with reading, writing, and mental math because of the way their brains are wired. But that same wiring gives them benefits.

Research has shown that dyslexics shine in many ways. They tend to be exceptional at seeing the big picture, creative problem-solving, and managing people and resources.

Businesses can benefit from boosting their neuro-diversity by including dyslexics in their workforce. 

Click Read More to learn about dyslexia's six superpowers.