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Every Time My Life is Falling Apart, Here’s What I Do

It all started in 2014, when I went through the darkest few months of my life.

Everything seemed to be falling apart.

My life felt meaningless, pointless, and empty.

It felt like there was no reason to live.

But I was lucky. I was able to stay positive because of what I knew.

And in this article, I’ll share not only what I knew, but what I discovered having gone through the chaos.

Let’s start with the why.

Why is My Life Falling Apart?

That’s what I asked myself when all this began. I wonde...

12 Steps to Overcome Spiritual Depression (or the Dark Night of the Soul)

Does life suddenly feel meaningless and empty?

Do you feel hopeless about the future?

Are you low on energy, and don’t feel like doing anything?

Then you may be in what many refer to as the dark night of the soul, which is a period where everything feels hopeless and meaningless.

I went through something similar in 2014. In this article, you’ll discover how I got through that time, and how I managed to turn it into a positive experience.

What I experienced was grueling. It felt like I would...

How to Stop Worrying About Money (and Overcome a Scarcity Mindset)

I used to worry about money constantly.

I was gripped by the fear of poverty, and not having enough money.

But that is quickly becoming a thing of the past. My mindset is transforming from scarcity to abundance.

In this article, I’ll share what I’ve discovered, and my journey to overcoming my fear of not having enough money.

Before we begin, remember: This isn’t about how the digits in your bank account line up.

This is about how you relate to money.

What is Worry Anyway?

A worry is a thoug...

How to Stop Negative Thoughts: A 3-Step Formula

Do you want to stop negative thoughts from affecting you so much?

Do you get stuck in thought patterns that lead to anxiety, fear, and worry?

What if I told you that there’s a simple way to deal with negative thoughts?

You see, I’ve been battling negative thinking patterns my whole life. I’ve battled with my inner critic. I’ve had to learn how to transcend negative self-talk.

I’ve tried most of the systems and methods out there, and I’ve found what works for me.

In this article, you’ll disc...

3 Powerful Steps to Silencing the Inner Critic

Do you struggle with a critical inner voice?

Are you too judgmental with yourself and others?

When I started sharing my writing back in 2007, I had a whirlwind of negativity wreaking havoc in my head.

I didn’t know enough. My english wasn’t good enough. The list goes on and on.

But that didn’t stop me.

I challenged those thoughts, and I discovered something that surprised me.

What is an Inner Critic?

It’s not an entity. There is no green hobbit sitting inside your head with an ‘inner critic...

3 Steps to Silencing the Inner Critic

Do you have trouble with your inner critic?

Are you too judgmental with yourself and others?

When I started sharing my writing back in 2007, I had a whirlwind of negativity wreaking havoc in my head.

I didn’t know enough. My english wasn’t good enough. The list goes on and on.

But that didn’t stop me.

I challenged those thoughts, and I discovered something that surprised me.

What is an Inner Critic?

It’s not an entity. There is no green hobbit sitting inside your head with an ‘inner critic’...

Is It Practical to Follow Your Passion?

Do you ever wonder if following your passion is truly practical?

Do you doubt thatyou can do what you love?

You may feel deep down that you want to do what you love, but you’re held back by the questions in your mind.

In order to look at whether ornot it’s practical, we need to look at what it means to follow your passion.

Passion simply means that you do something you enjoy. And when you’re excited about what you’re doing,you’ll be more likely to learn, grow, and move forward.

And when that...

How to Do What You Love

“Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors where there were only walls.” – Joseph Campbell

Just a few short years ago, I didn’t know I could get paid to do what I love.

I was stuck in rules, shoulds, and what people thought I should do.

But then things changed.

I started listening to myself, to my inner GPS.

I discovered more joy, happiness, and peace.

I realized that life isn’t about getting something or becoming someone in order to be happy.

Life is about being happy and then follow...

When You Feel Like You’ve Achieved Nothing in Life

Do you feel like you haven’t achieved anything in life?

You think back, you look around, you compare, and you feel like what you’ve done isn’t good enough.

You may even look at the life you’re currently living and feel miserable, because you feel you should be doing something else, something greater.

Now, I could tell you to stop comparing, because it doesn’t help you. But you know that.

So instead of telling you what you already know, let’s dive below the surface and see what we find.

What...

A 3-Step Formula to Tap Into Your Creativity (and Solve Any Problem)

Throughout the years, I’ve become better and better at coming up with creative solutions.

I don’t struggle as much as I used to.

Creative ideasseem to arrive at just the right time.

This hasn’t happened because I’m somehow talented.

No, it’s because I’ve begun to understand how creativity works in my life.

The good news?

You already have access to it. You can start using your innate creativity.

Once you’re done reading this article, you’ll know how to do it.

But before we do that, let’s have...