Throughout life, we often stop to ponder how we measure up. Although this can be a valuable tool for growth, it’s not always an accurate assessment, and rather than being objective, we sometimes lean into distorted filters and subjective bias…
Alex had always prided themselves on being what they believed to be an authentic, independent thinker—someone who formed their own beliefs and opinions, unbeholden to societal pressures or cultural conditioning. But lately, a nagging sense of …
Allegorically, holding space for each other and walking each other home is an elemental part of life. We are all treading the waters of that ever-present journey of curiosity and discovery that is our human evolution. The Kahu shows us the…
Ever find yourself caught in the web of bikeshedding? 🚲 Bikeshedding, also known as Parkinson’s law of triviality, describes our tendency to devote a disproportionate amount of our time to menial and trivial matters while leaving im…
It happens. We convince ourselves we need more goals to bring us closer to what we perceive as a successful series of better outcomes. Whenever we set goals, regardless of when they occur, do we spend much time considering why we feel motivated or …
We are taught that the self is some sort of constructed home, yet we exist energetically everywhere.We believe the self is a place, something to come and go within.Yet we are everywhere, and in everything.To the point that we are petrified by the no…
Hey there, fellow adventurers on the bumpy road of life! Today, we're diving headfirst into the stormy seas of anticipatory anxiety. Yep, that's right, that delightful knot-in-the-stomach feeling we get when we’re about to make a big decision …
The ego serves an essential function of our overall health and wellbeing. Although we are often conditioned to only see the more adverse aspects of our ego development, we can also see the inherent benefit we gain from the positive and beneficial f…
Hello, courageous souls! Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery, understanding, and growth? Let's delve into the intricate layers of indifference, a subtle yet powerful coping mechanism that often shields us from our deepest…
Perhaps an enormous conspiracy of truths exists - one we often believe is self-evident. After all, we tend to hold fast to self-evident truths with a relentless fervor. … And so it begins. The spark of energetic …
In our daily lives, we often encounter situations where opposing perspectives or contradictory information can be valid in different contexts or from different points of view. This can manifest in various domains such as politics, ethics, and even p…
Both healthy and unhealthy levels of acceptance are significantly important to all of us. Considering these variables and being open to constructive feedback allows us to form healthier self-concepts. I wanted to take a moment to remind you…
This is my story… (isn’t that how it always goes?) Growing up, there were times when I wasn't the most confident person. In fact, I often found myself plagued by anxiety, fear, and uncertainty. For instance, when I was younger, I woul…
Healthy eustress is an inevitable occurrence throughout life. Yet, as humans, we are often socially programmed to believe that change and evolution; our personal grow - must be uncomfortable in order to be beneficial. The illusory truth effect, als…
Ego is often a very vague and foreign concept for many people. It is often difficult to identify one's own ego, as it is a complex and ever-changing structure. It is often seen as a force that drives people to act in certain ways, but it is difficul…
In the tapestry of our lives, there are threads woven with profound meaning—threads that connect us to what we hold dear, to the memories that shape us, and to the people who mean the most. These threads often take the form of cherished posses…
Being heard - It’s the gateway to being seen and understood! We've all been in difficult situations and felt a little misunderstood, and being able to listen is a key ingredient for successful relationships. When we are able to listen to othe…
Around the world, millions of people make decisions every day. It's easy to assume that we are the originators of our decisions and actions, but much of the time, our decisions and actions are based on past experiences. Whether it be someone else's …
In general, people prefer positive information to negative information. For example, people tend to look for the positive aspects of a situation before the negative aspects when making decisions. This is because negative information can be overwhel…
Stress can often times feel overwhelming in our hectic and busy lives, which causes fear and anxiety to arise periodically. Embracing Fear & Anxiety Helps Us Become More Resilient, Flexible, and Adapt. To help manage stress and…
Understand the power of how you frame your thinking. Our unconscious biases can shape our perception of value and ultimately, our self-worth 💭 The framing effect affects how we form our perceptions of value, therefore, our unconscious biase…
Our unconscious bias workshops often generate questions from leaders about whether unconscious thinking is the same as intuition or gut feeling, and if so, are we sacrificing intuition in our efforts to minimize unconscious bias? A well-documented …
Emotions are a normal part of everyday life. We feel frustrated when we’re stuck in traffic. We feel sad when we miss our loved ones. We can get angry when someone lets us down or does something to hurt us. While we expect to fe…
Sometimes doing nothing is the very thing that brings you value and meaning. The old saying "the devil makes work for idle hands" emphasizes the importance of staying busy to avoid trouble. This is just one example of why we consider inaction to be …