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Personal development

Posts in this section will cover motivation, productivity, habits, daily routines, and related topics.

Often, the first step in personal development is simple habits. Self-care is one such habit. If you don’t already have a self-care routine, learn how to create one.

Spending time with friends is beneficial for many reasons. But as adults, we don’t make new friends as easily as we did in childhood so I wrote a primer on making friends in adulthood. It’s worth a read.

You know the old adage – when the going gets tough, the tough get going. But how do you stay positive when the world around you is in disarray? Here are nine simple tips for staying positive and sane in difficult times. And if you find yourself anxious, try meditating – even a few minutes can help you re-center.

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9 tips to help you start a new meditation practice

Ready to try meditation? Here are 9 easy ways you can start a new meditation practice, with quick action steps and resources to help you make it a regular habit.

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9 simple ways to stay positive when the world goes mad

How to keep your sanity and stay positive in difficult times – what to do and not do, with quick action tips and other resources.

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What everyone should know about making friends in adulthood

A primer on making friends in adulthood – why it’s hard to make friends as an adult, why it’s important to make new friends anyway, and tips for how to go about it.

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Stop feeling frazzled: how to start a new self-care routine

Learn what self-care is, why it’s important, and how to create a self-care routine as part of your intentional life journey. Examples and ideas to get you started.

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