I know many people who will say without hesitation that they are good people. But then they’ll, on occasion, do and say terrible things. The problem is that for most of us, there’s a gap between how good we think we are and how good we actually are. If you…
5 Surprising Reasons Why You May Be Stagnating in Life
It’s easy to get into a rut in life. When we’re in a rut, we feel as though life isn’t moving in a positive direction. In fact, we feel as though life isn’t moving at all! If you feel that way today, don’t worry! At one point or another, we’ve…
How to Do a “Grown-up” Gap Year
The term “gap year” typically refers to a year when young people take time off after high school to figure out whether they want to go on for higher education, and if they decide to pursue a college degree, what they want to study. Other kids take that year off…
4 Effective Ways to Make the World Better for Everyone
So often, our focus is on making our own lives better. And frankly, there’s nothing wrong with that. After all, this website is called “Create A Great Life,” so obviously I believe in the pursuit of improving one’s life! But it’s important to recognize that all living things are interconnected. …
How to Use Detachment in Challenging Relationships to Protect Your Peace
Unfortunately, in life, we occasionally have to deal with difficult people. Some of these folks are self-absorbed, so at times, they can behave in an inconsiderate or selfish manner. Others are unkind, and it’s in their nature to be mean on occasion. The challenge is that difficult people are everywhere. …