SEO Title: Why Your Name Isn’t as Important as You Think (And What It Says About Ego)
My last name is Czubaj — pronounced Shoe-buy (and in Poland, Chew-buy). Most of my life, people have absolutely destroyed it when trying to say…
Stop and Savor: How to Be More Present in Everyday Moments
I’m really not much of a sweets person, but I do have to admit — I have an ice cream weakness. The other day, I…
How to Let Go of Guilt and Finally Make Progress on Your Goals
We all have a list of things we want to do someday: Learn a new language Play an instrument Volunteer in our community Start a…
Stop Fighting Reality: How Acceptance Reduces Stress and Increases Peace
Right outside my office window, a small house is being built. It’s less than 50 feet away. All day long, I hear hammers, saws, drills…
How to Check Your Stress: A Simple Mindset Shift to Reduce Everyday Anxiety
The other day I found myself getting stressed — and not about anything major. I was simply trying to choose which type of wood chips…
What’s Making You Happy These Days? A Simple Question to Shift Your Mindset
Most of us agree that life is short and that we should focus on being happy. It sounds obvious — almost too simple. But here’s…
How to Make Real Progress in Self Improvement (Not Just Collect Ideas)
This one is about how to make real progress in your self-improvement journey. The other day, a friend asked me to explain a book I…
AI Is Great, But Don’t Forget Your Creativity: How to Strengthen Your Original Thinking
Living today is exciting. The rise of generative AI has changed what we believe is possible. Suddenly, we have technology that can write, create, plan,…
Manage Your Stress Loops: How to Free Your Mind and Reduce Mental Clutter
The other day I closed the refrigerator door and walked across the kitchen — or at least I thought I did. I didn’t hear the…
The 10-Second Habit That Strengthens Relationships
The other day, I was sitting at my desk when I received a text message from an old friend. She didn’t want anything, didn’t need…