I’ve been so excited to see the personal curriculum trend gaining popularity online. As someone with a Master’s in Education and a blog dedicated to personal development, I was thrilled to find such a positive movement that supports personal growth getting traction on social media. And this is a trend I can lend some expertise to! The movement began on TikTok. And it’s incredible that those on TikTok – which celebrates a short attention span – are recognizing the drawbacks of social media platforms and making plans to combat the “brain rot.” However, in my exploration of the topic, I’ve seen some advice that will set people up for failure. Those of us with experience creating an adult curriculum can spot these pitfalls a mile away. In this series…
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Do you believe you’re “just not a morning person”? Have you tried to build the perfect morning routine checklist, but you never seem to wake up early enough to follow it? Does your morning routine include hitting snooze twice, rushing to get dressed, and hastily eating processed food while you commute to work, raging at every other commuter because you’re already late? If you have kids, your morning is likely even more chaotic. Or maybe you’re passionate about personal improvement. So, you created a morning routine checklist that involves doing squats while you brush your teeth, taking a cold shower, and chugging a disgusting green juice powder. Despite following all the right self-improvement tips, you dread your mornings. Here’s how to completely revamp your approach and join…
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The downturn in mood around when Daylight Savings Time ends in early November is like clockwork for many of us. Suddenly, the sun rises after you wake and sets before you leave the office. The wind hurts your face. You seem to be perpetually sick. You feel cold even in your house. Your skin is dry. No one organizes get togethers after the holidays. And simple errands that require going outside feel impossible. There’s a term for this change in mood: seasonal depression, or seasonal affective disorder (SAD). But is there a way to fight seasonal depression in winter? And beyond that, is it possible to even enjoy the season? I’ve read and watched a lot of content on this topic over the years, because I…
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Intentional living is something I write about a lot on this blog. Concepts like minimalism and essentialism feed into the same goal: a more purposeful life. As I’ve discussed before in my Enneagram series, I see personality typology as a powerful tool in creating an intentional life. Knowing your Myers Briggs personality type can help you understand what motivates you and what is fulfilling to you, personally. Generic advice about creating a meaningful life doesn’t work, because it’s a different journey for each personality type. In this post, we’ll focus on the personality type INFJ. If you’re not familiar with the Myers Briggs (MBTI) system, you can read the basics at Simply Psychology. It’s based on a theory of cognitive functions put forth by Swiss psychologist Carl Jung. To find your type, you…
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On this site, I share a lot of advice for decluttering your physical space. Tips for getting rid of things you’ve accumulated that you no longer have use for. The same principle goes for our minds. We can collect “psychic clutter” – old habits and beliefs that helped us thrive in childhood but currently hinder us. For more about the concept of psychic clutter, check out my Enneagram 1 post. This post focuses on the Enneagram 9. The Enneagram is a personality typology system that outlines 9 types, each defined by a core fear and core motivation. To learn more, check out this list of Enneagram books, which highlights the best options for beginners. You can also refer to online sources like the Enneagram Institute. Free online tests are available, but don’t take the result as gospel. Read about the top 3 types your answers…
