How Giving Back Can Transform Your Life

Did you know that altruism, stemming from a deep, genuine desire to help people and the community, is good for your well-being? Volunteering your time and participating in acts of kindness bolsters your mental health; feeling more socially connected prevents loneliness and depression. It can also improve your physical wellness. A 2013 study out of…

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5 Signs You Are Stuck – And What You Can Do About It

At some point in your life, you’ve probably felt stuck. You might be relatively new to adulting, starting your own business, or seen numerous boom-to-bust cycles as a millennial impacted by the Great Recession and the COVID-19 pandemic. Published June 28, 2022 https://gritdaily.com/5-signs-you-are-stuck-and-what-you-can-do-about-it/

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How to Crush Your Summer

Summer has long been idealized in pop culture. That’s when Sandy Olsson met Danny Zucko on vacation, setting the stage for a seemingly mismatched romance in the movie Grease. Countless songs from artists like Alice Cooper, Bananarama, Lana Del Rey and DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince extolled the virtues, excitement, or heartbreak of…

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Shira Miller on The LIFT Podcast

So often in life, we find ourselves stuck. Stuck in a job we don’t like, in a relationship that’s going nowhere, in a mindset of scarcity and lack of confidence. We tell ourselves that we’re not good enough and don’t deserve any better. But the truth is, we all have the power to change our…

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How to create a supportive community

Familiar with that movie-plot device of the “go it alone” hero—like the cowboy riding solitary into the sunset, the justice-seeking cop gunning a motorcycle on a deserted highway, or the superhero brooding in an underground cave after saving humanity once again? They didn’t have to make it so hard on themselves. Published June 13, 2022…

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Why Top Gun: Maverick Has Become the One Thing We Agree On

You can learn a lot from movies. Like how teamwork can overcome any obstacle, whether it be extraterrestrial threats to the planet or a cartel of mysterious bad guys. The importance of fulfilling relationships in your personal life and career; heck even the Incredible Hulk had an easier time with his anger management issues when…

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How to Identify Your Superpower

Sometimes your superpower is apparent at a young age – like your ability to quickly learn foreign languages or a talent for brokering peace between bickering friends – while others might not recognize their unique, standout gifts until later in life. Sarah Apgar, the Founder and CEO of FitFighter, figured out a long time ago…

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How to Become More Optimistic

Ever heard the phrase “the power of positive thinking?” Well, as it turns out, positivity is pretty powerful. According to the Mayo Clinic, the health benefits of positive thinking can include an increased life span, decreased rates of depression, better coping skills and improved psychological and physical well-being. Good stuff, right? Published May 10, 2022…

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