The value of having strong mental toughness is often overlooked. Being mentally tough can get you through some emotionally tough times. It can be especially helpful when you have a loved one in prison. It teaches you things about getting through grief, heartbreak, distance, and growth. Becoming mentally tough is a training course for your mind.…
Leadership
“There is no such thing as a perfect parent. So just be a real one.” -Sue Atkins
Parents will face many challenges with their children, some more difficult than others. One extremely difficult challenge is how involved to be in your children’s lives. Now all parents should be involved in their children’s lives, but there…
What do you think of when you hear the term “real man?”
Typically, our mind tends to think of what we see in the media, on TV, or in movies. The problem is, these views on what a real man is like are wrong. It’s time to throw out the stigmas of men. Being a…
“Just do the best you can.” You’ve probably heard someone say this to you at some point in your life. But what does doing your best really mean? And why is it so important? The answer isn’t quite as simple as it may seem.
Your best can vary:
Normally when you think of your best, you…
There are only a few things in life that are certain. One of those things is change. Change is inevitable. Throughout our lives, we will deal with both good and bad changes. It’s stressful and oftentimes, quite intimidating. While many of us fear change, it’s important that we learn to embrace it.
Acknowledge the change:
The…
We as humans tend to find ourselves in arguments even with those we love. Sometimes the arguments are over trivial things and other times they can be over major issues. The trick in any argument is to keep a cool head because you don’t want to escalate the situation. So how do we avoid escalation…
One of the most powerful tools you have at your disposal is your word. Many things in life can be out of your control, but one thing you will always have control over is your word. The problem that many people face is not knowing just how powerful their word can really be, but your…
Working in a team isn’t for everyone. Some people prefer to handle things on their own, however, at some point in our lives, we’re bound to work in teams. Truth be told, it’s for the best because working in a team brings out fresh perspectives and a variety of experiences to a project. So what…
Growing as a person is an essential part of traversing through life. Growing is more than physical, as a matter of fact, in this case, it’s primarily emotional and psychological. Personal growth means bettering yourself and understanding the errors you’ve made along the way. It is important to grow as a person because it allows…
In honor of second chance month, we want to talk about second chances. At some point in our lives, we are bound to get a second chance at something. Sometimes, it’s life as a whole, such as leaving prison and re-entering society. Sometimes, it’s for smaller tasks, friendships, relationships, and so on. Second chances are…