Have you ever caught yourself daydreaming about becoming wealthy? Do you think that only people with high salaries and a healthy trust fund have a chance of achieving financial success? Think again. First, it’s important to determine why you want to become “rich” and what goals you’re actually striving for—this will help you stay on …
JayDee Vykoukal
Outgoing, high-energy, and communicative are some core characteristics of extroverted people. However, there are also many misconceptions and assumptions about extroverts. Some claim that extroverts tend to be bad listeners, don’t like alone time, or are shallow conversationalists, but those couldn’t be further from the truth. Stereotypes often obscure one’s judgment towards extroverts, so you …
It’s way too easy to let people walk all over you if you aren’t careful. And once they think you’re a pushover, it can be hard to reclaim that respect. This makes it important to stand up for yourself and assert your boundaries, but that’s usually easier said than done for certain personalities (those who …
The world is full of beautiful miracles, big and small. From the fiery skies during sunrise to the sound of birds tweeting in the morning, we can take countless things (of all sizes) for granted. We become so accustomed to their beauty and significance that it’s easy to let them go unnoticed. It’s not until …
We all prefer interactions with kind individuals who value honesty and trust, avoiding the company of mean, deceitful, or rude people. But what about the ones only pretending to be nice or friendly? There may be times when we come across deceptive displays of niceness, often realizing the reality too late. It can feel ingenuine …
The human body and all of its normal functions are nothing short of miraculous and mind-boggling. It’s pretty spectacular when we realize that our body intrinsically knows how to keep us alive from birth (including breathing, pumping blood, growing babies, thinking… the list goes on). Did you know that the human body contains roughly 37.2 …
Who doesn’t want financial freedom instead of stress-inducing debt or barely making ends meet each month? While it’s a desirable goal for everyone, what holds some people back? The offender is usually their spending habits, many of which they may not realize are the problem due to underlying beliefs and routines. Often, the obstacle to …
It might seem like we’ve explored every inch of the Earth, right? We’ve built cities, mapped the most remote corners, and even sent people to the moon. But here’s the surprise, there are still some places on our very own planet that no one has ever visited. These spots remain untouched, not because we don’t …
Are you tired of feeling firmly planted in the middle class? Once there, many people feel trapped in the middle, with big dreams that always seem just out of reach. The middle class is often considered the group with the highest tax burden and struggles to make ends meet, even with the extra money available …
One of the most difficult topics to discuss and plan for is death, no matter how close we feel that we are to the end (because we never truly know). It can be uncomfortable to think about, but it’s important to consider the effects your passing will have on your loved ones, especially if it’s …
