One Question to Ask Before Any Purchase

We live in a world filled with empty consumeristic promises. To get the girl, buy this cologne. To be the life of the party, get this television. To impress your friends, buy this ...

How to Handle the Freeze Response: Conquering Your Fear

You see it in animals all the time. The proverbial “deer in the headlights” where a creature is so overcome by a state of paralysis that they do nothing. Unfortunately, people do this too, and it ...

Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads.

Never underestimate the importance of removing stuff you don’t need. Encouragement provides us with motivation. It invites us to dream dreams of significance for our lives. And it begs us to ...

The Danger of Assuming Your Experience Is Universal

There is a small nuance in language that I often find myself chiming in on when I see a need to do so. At first, the adjustment seems and sounds small. But in reality, there is a life-giving ...

3 Things My Aunt Did That Made Saying Goodbye a Little Easier

Note: This is a guest post from Joe Darago, Executive Director of The Hope Effect, and a friend of mine for over 30 years. I come from a big family—five sisters and me—filling every corner of ...

Salsa Verde Shrimp & Rice – Easy 15 Minute Meal

Salsa verde shrimp and rice is incredibly flavorful, easy to make (ready in just 15 minutes) and the perfect busy weeknight dinner recipe. This recipe uses simple ingredients like frozen veggies ...

13 Free Printable SMART Goals Worksheets for 2026

Do you find that you aren’t getting anywhere with your goals? Maybe you have your goals written down. Perhaps you even placed what you’ve written in a prominent spot to help you visualize what ...

Essential Strategies For Every Household

A truly clean home isn’t just about appearances, it’s the foundation of your family’s health and well-being. When your living space is properly maintained, it becomes a ...

Spicy Chipotle Salmon Tacos and Slaw

Salmon is one of my favorite proteins to cook with, it’s fast, flavorful, and incredibly versatile. These chipotle salmon tacos came together after several rounds of testing, because plain taco ...

How Conscious Breathing Can Improve Focus And Reduce Stress

In a world that runs on speed and screens, few of us stop to notice something we do over 20,000 times a day – breathe. Our breath is so automatic that we often overlook ...