Thinkr: How the internet is changing our brains
“The internet gives its users plenty to think about, while simultaneously destroying their ability to ponder those questions clearly and meaningfully,” Carr wrote.
Tips for overcoming regret to finish strong
beyond mistakes or missed opportunities you experienced in the past.
“Regret can anchor us in the past, robbing us of the present. It can interject itself into the happiest of moments, clouding over our sense of peace,” she wrote.
Man combines passion for coffee with desire to help veterans
The organization was founded by Thomas West, 52, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who has personally experienced the struggles of coming home and adjusting to civilian life, dealing with homelessness, alcoholism, post-traumatic stress syndrome and broken relationships.
Are you impacted by burnout?
“Science clearly tells us that taking care of yourself is the most essential thing you can do in order to properly care for someone else,” she wrote.
Florida man commits to building stronger communities
Doug transformed his feelings of helplessness into a sense of purpose by committing his life to drawing attention to gun violence and helping to build safer communities.
If you’re not happy, are you pursuing your purpose?
If you still don’t sense a compelling purpose for your life, meditate on your unique experiences, talents, skills and abilities and ask yourself whom you could serve.
The six Cs to reignite your purpose
“I’ve discovered that those who use pivot points to progress toward richer, more meaningful lives — full of sustained personal success, excellence, and happiness — did so by paying attention to and aligning six critical dimensions.”
What legacy will you leave today?
If you knew today would be the last day of your life, what would you be doing to establish or preserve your legacy?
Ex-cop starts school to give kids a second chance
When Steve was down to his last $25, his faith was tested. But, he did not give up — and that’s when God showed up. Donations starting pouring in and his dream soon became a reality.
Woman proves you don’t need to walk to have purpose
Susan Fink relayed the story of an older woman who could barely walk down a grocery store aisle, yet she found a purpose for her life in the easiest of ways — with words of encouragement.