Can positivity make you successful? Stanford University did a study that examined the impact of positive thinking on students’ learning abilities. They found that “the hippocampus, a brain area linked with memory and learning, was significantly more active in kids with a positive attitude.” So is there more to positive thinking than we realize? Let’s …
Job dissatisfaction and resignations are on the rise at an alarming rate in America. Over 4 million Americans quit their jobs in December 2021, which was a 26% increase over the same month in the previous year. And that shouldn’t be surprising considering approximately 70% of Americans are not engaged in their jobs. Maybe that’s …
We live in an age of almost infinite information. Because of that, we live in a society full of experts, and we’re constantly surrounded by opinions. But should you voice your opinions? Helpful opinions are desperately needed, but how do you know when it’s the right time to share yours? The Bible says there’s a …
Is procrastination a bad thing? We all put off important tasks from time to time, but research has found that around 1 in 5 Americans are what can be called “chronic” procrastinators – which is anyone who continually puts off doing something until later. But is that necessarily a bad thing? Is procrastination as bad …
This article was originally published at Patheos. Here’s an interesting question: As a parent with responsibilities piled on your shoulders, is it possible to have peace in the middle of all the chaos and conflict? Lord knows we have plenty of chaos, but is peace waiting just outside of our reach on the other side …
“I hate my job.” We’ve all been there. You dream about leaving the 9-5 grind behind and launching out on some great new adventure. It sounds wonderful. But here’s something you badly need to hear: Your day job could actually be the one thing that can help ensure future success in your dream job. In …
I remember sitting at my computer trying to work in our living room in our tiny townhouse when our son Jackson was 2 years old. I barely remember what I was doing now, but I remember thinking at the time that it was very important. I was chasing my dream, pursuing my purpose. I was …
We all have aspects of our character that we want to improve, but how do we actually go about doing so? How do we break old habits and create new, better habits? By default, things die. Plants, buildings, our bodies – it’s all breaking down slowly but surely. The same is true for our minds, …