Making decisions and achieving goals becomes easier when you have the right framework and understand how your brain actually works. Learn practical strategies for breaking bad habits, making choices that align with your values, and creating routines that stick. From career changes to daily decisions, discover how to move forward with clarity and confidence.
If you’re in your twenties and feel like you’re stumbling through life without a GPS, you’re not alone. That gnawing sense of uncertainty, the comparison trap on social media, the pressure to have it all figured out by 25. Welcome to the quarter-life crisis, a phenomenon so common it deserves its own Wikipedia page (and…
It’s Tuesday afternoon. You’re at your desk, staring at your computer screen, when that thought shows up again: “There has to be something more than this.” Maybe it’s been months since you first questioned whether your current career still fits. Perhaps it’s been years. Either way, you are stuck between wanting something different and feeling…
Most of us brush past thoughts of our own mortality while we’re busy living life. I know I have—and still do. But I’ve also found a sense of empowerment in embracing the reality that life is finite. What Would You Do With Two Years? Several years ago, I came across an article called The Nun…
You’re staring at your phone, toggling between two job offers for the third time today. Both have pros. Both have cons. You make a mental pro-con list, then second-guess it. You ask a friend for advice, then worry that they don’t understand your situation. Days pass. The decision window closes, but you still can’t pull…
Many people struggle with breaking free from bad habits. Whether they’re trying to stop mindlessly scrolling through social media or hoping to overcome procrastination, these patterns become deeply ingrained in their brains through constant repetition. The cycle can feel frustrating, but understanding how habits form is the first step toward changing them. Science shows that…
Ever notice how the energy of a new goal, that flash of excitement about changing your career, getting healthy, or improving a relationship, tends to fizzle out? You start strong, but soon, the friction of old habits and the weight of daily life pull you back to the starting line. It happens to everyone. The…
Some decisions feel easy—what to wear or what to eat—but others, like changing jobs, ending a relationship, or choosing a new path in life, can feel overwhelming. When the stakes are high or the options unclear, it’s natural to feel stuck. The good news? Decision-making is a skill. With the proper support and a step-by-step…
You’re sitting at your desk on a Tuesday afternoon, and your chest feels tight. Again. You’ve already checked your email seventeen times, even though nothing urgent is happening. Your therapist keeps asking about your job, and you keep changing the subject because you don’t know what to do about it. Here’s what you do know:…
Routines are essential, yet some view them as traps that stifle creativity and foster complacency. Benefits of Routines Stability and Predictability: Do you know that feeling of comfort when you sip your first cup of coffee in the morning? That’s what a solid routine can offer you— a sense of calm that carries you through the…