personal growth Archives • Six Seconds

Attention Scattered? Feeling Overwhelmed? Harness Your True North.

We only have so much energy and attention to give. This article will help you align your focus and attention with your “True North”– your purpose.

Illuminate: 3 Steps to Acting on Your Values

We all make hundreds of decisions a day; do they align with your values? This week’s Illuminate gives you three practical steps for identifying your values, putting them into practice, and making your life more aligned with your values.

Illuminate: Navigating Anger toward Wisdom

Dive into a beautiful (and true!) story about the power of navigating emotions– and learn how you can transform anger/sadness/grief/confusion into wisdom about yourself and your life’s path.

Illuminate: What DO You Do with Your Inner Critic?

We all have that little voice inside: ‘You didn’t do that right/ fast enough/ well enough.’ How do you treat yours… and could you treat it more kindly?

Illuminate: Talk to Yourself Like You Would Your Best Friend

Recent research suggests that speaking kindly to yourself helps you cope with challenging situations. But how exactly do you change self-talk?

Illuminate: Feeling Mundane? Add Something Unexpected to Your Week

Recent research suggests those who act with some spontaneity have higher psychological wellbeing. Give your week a boost with this week’s Illuminate.

Illuminate: Start Your Day on PURPOSE… Choose A Morning Ritual

Recent research suggests those with a morning ritual feel that their life is more meaningful. Set your daily intention by building a morning ritual… here’s how.

Illuminate: Want Empathy? 3 Phrases To Ask for It

We all need a good listening ear sometimes. But how do we get it when it isn’t offered? Here are three phrases to communicate the need for empathy with others. Try them out!

Illuminate: The Best Valentine’s Gift? A Big Box of EMPATHY

This Valentine’s Day, give your lover, spouse, or best friend what they really deserve: Your undivided attention. Empathy means listening without fixing, talking about your stories, or wondering what will happen next on your favorite TV show. Learn how to be more empathetic with this post.