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A Call to Action on World Day of Social Justice

Every February 20th, the world comes together to celebrate the World Day of Social Justice, a momentous occasion that underscores our collective commitment to creating a more equitable and inclusive world. As we mark this significant day in 2024, it is imperative to reflect on the progress made, acknowledge the challenges ahead, and renew our dedication to advancing social justice on a global scale. At … Continue reading A Call to Action on World Day of Social Justice

crisbiecoachFebruary 17, 2024February 7, 20249 Comments

Personal Development

Why Changing a Behavior Is a Complex and Very Unstable Process

Changing a behavior is supposed to favor improvements of people. There are mechanisms that can help the achievement of healthy goals. However, our brain is dominated by unconscious patterns that hinder the integration of new habits. Research from the University of Vermont, for example, highlights an important point. Changing a behavior is a complex and very unstable process, that is, there are relapses, steps backwards … Continue reading Why Changing a Behavior Is a Complex and Very Unstable Process

crisbiecoachApril 23, 2023April 23, 202320 Comments

Pointless Overthinking

Omitting Our Omnipresent Oxymoron

By Ellen Jayne | There is an oxymoron within us all that assumes position as we determine our goals. This is when the battle between self-belief and self-doubt comes alive. Continue reading Omitting Our Omnipresent Oxymoron

formerwritersMarch 22, 2020September 28, 202027 Comments

Pointless Overthinking

The Paralysis of “I Don’t Know”

By Ellen Jayne | We’ve all been there: faced with a decision to make while feeling completely helpless, succumbed to the sheer solidity of not being able to forecast the future. The unwavering cycle of ‘to do, or not to do.’ We subconsciously permit the moment to overwhelm us and in the end paralyze us. What if I told you that you’re actually paralyzing yourself? Continue reading The Paralysis of “I Don’t Know”

formerwritersMarch 10, 2020September 28, 202081 Comments

Random Thoughts

Motivation versus Commitment

We talk so much about motivation and how it works and how it can help us get sh*t done, but I believe we forget one thing: motivation goes away from time to time. So what are we going to do in those times? How do we still go forward? In my opinion, this disappearing motivation is one of the biggest momentum killers. We still want … Continue reading Motivation versus Commitment