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Stress is a normal part of life. Without it, nothing would get done. We need stress or motivation in our lives to pay bills on time, put food on our table, or to do well at our jobs. Imagine a world where there was no threat of having your electricity shut off because you didn’t pay your bill. Would you pay it? Nope. What if there was no consequence, like getting fired, to doing less than the bare minimum at work? Would you work hard to meet deadlines and be productive? Nope. We need stress

In practicing Positive Psychology, one major aspect in seeing change is to utilize our resilience for change. Resilience is defined as your ability to face life’s difficulties and to overcome them. It’s normal to feel defeated and to succumb to life’s challenges- we’re human. However, it’s your resilience that helps you re-focus, re-prioritize, and gets you back into your A-game. Resilience is what keeps you going. Here are a few tips to help you build your resilience in times of great

I read an amazing blog post entitled, Technology, the Third Wheel of your Relationship by Kelly Bishop from the Thought Catalogue. Bishop opens your eyes to how consumed we are by technology that it deprives you from being fully present and fully attentive to the people you choose the spend your time with. But are you really choosing to spend your time with them? I would argue no.  Picture going to dinner with a loved one. Sure, you're conversing with them and talking about your day, but then

I'm going to be honest ya'll. Last week was a rough week. From juggling work, Collegial exams, home keeping, and everything else in between, I was starting to lose motivation and stamina. My endurance was wavering and sometimes you just get to the point where you want to toss in the towel, crawl up into bed and wait for the day week to pass you by.  I needed lots of pick me ups as my regular trips to the gym simply wasn't cutting it. In times like these, I find inspiration in motivational