Many people struggle with their self-esteem.  If you are one of them, know that you are not alone.  The world can be a very cruel place, and oftentimes, other people can be negative and harsh.  It is no small wonder that sometimes our self-esteem can be low. The problem with having low self-esteem is that…

Many people mistakenly seek to live a “balanced life.”  They believe that a balanced life will lead to greater happiness.  The problem is that if you live a balanced life, roughly everything in your life gets equal time.  However, not everything in your life is equally important.  As a result, to be truly happy, you…

Life is not meant to be a struggle.  It is supposed to be relaxed.  We are meant to go through our days being content and at ease. Now, of course, we cannot expect to be relaxed and content all the time.  Our loved ones can become ill or die.  We may lose our jobs.  Or…

Recently, more and more of my friends are starting to feel the strain of being cooped up during COVID-19. For instance, I have one friend who is single.  He misses the ability to have friends over for dinner or drinks.  These days, he feels quite lonely because he is unable to see his friends regularly…

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