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31 Personal Development Goals That Unlock Massive Growth

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We all want to become more than we are and be the best we can be in all facets of life.

Even when we're not trying to improve ourselves, personal development happens naturally and spontaneously.

We are here to change and grow. Even though we often resist change, it is the only constant in our lives.

Who you were ten years ago is not who you are now.

Not only do you change physically, you change mentally, spiritually and emotionally, thanks to your choices and experiences.

Not everyone has personal development goals in mind as they grow through changes in life.

Sometimes life imposes painful change on us, like the loss of a loved one, a divorce, or a job loss.

Massive growth is why we are here experiencing all the challenges and dualities of being human, and these painful changes provide valuable opportunities for growth when we pay attention.

31 Perfect Paragraphs To Celebrate Mom On Mother’s Day

by Barrie Davenport

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Do you find it difficult to write something meaningful on Mother’s Day for that special lady who deserves your gratitude?

What can you say in a paragraph on Mother's Day that sums up a lifetime's worth of love?

Whether you’re writing them to your mom, your mother-in-law, grandmother, your sister, your daughter, or a friend, it’s not easy to put into words the value of everything they’ve done as mothers.

Words are only symbols, after all.

And even if you love to write, the best words for your Mother’s Day sentiments can still elude you.

21 Happy Thoughts To Help You Snap Out Of A Negativity Slump

by Barrie Davenport

If I could offer you just one life-changing concept about happiness, it would be this . . .

Your thoughts determine your reality.

Now maybe this idea of having happy thoughts about life seems overly simple and self-evident.

But to really embrace the concept, for it to grow roots in your consciousness, and for you to use it as a manifesto for a happy life — now that's a gift.

It has taken me years, maybe my entire life, to see how powerful happy thinking is and to put it into action on a daily basis.

It's not easy. It requires that you take full responsibility for the quality of your life.

It also requires a daily, even hourly, wrestling match with your own negative mind.

13 Poems About Grief That Offer Solace And Support During Loss

by Barrie Davenport

Looking for the best, most comforting poems about losing a loved one?

You’re not alone.

Just looking through condolence cards at a local store is unlikely to help you find just what you’re looking for to express the complex emotions of grief and loss.

I mean, it could happen.

It just probably won’t.

You don’t want to read dozens of variations on “We’re so sorry about your loss.”

You want something that makes you think, “Finally… someone gets it.”

The poets featured in this post clearly understand what you’re going through.

The Problem With Having Too Much Empathy For Others

by Barrie Davenport

Is it possible to have too much empathy for others?

After all, empathy is a good thing, right?

How could there even be such a thing as an empathy disorder?

But, then again, even good things can be overdone.

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Good coffee/wine
Oxygen
Fresh fruit
Enthusiasm

The DSM-V even classifies hyper-empathy as a characteristic of some personality disorders; having too much empathy for others causes undue suffering and distress and compromises your ability to function in your personal and professional life.

So, what are the signs of being overly empathetic?