They say it takes a village to raise a child. Tiffany Paskas and Megan Stortz put that theory to the test during the COVID-19 pandemic when they reached out to each other and became best friends, despite having a husband and an ex-husband in common. Why Two Moms Made a Move to Reach Out to
“Maybe it’s time for the fighter to be fought for, the holder to be held, and the lover to be loved.” ~Unknown I was breastfeeding my infant son when he bit me. That bite set the stage for a deeper unraveling then I could have ever imagined. I unlatched him, handed him to my husband,
We all encounter procrastination in our working lives. It’s a completely normal and human experience, albeit frustrating at times. First things first, the best action you can take is to give yourself a break from feeling guilty. We can then move on to using the DUST tool to identify why you’re stuck in procrastination mode,
“Feeling safe in someone’s energy is a different kind of intimacy. That feeling of peace and protection is really underrated.” ~Vanessa Klas I’m now fourteen months into my recovery from complex post-traumatic stress syndrome (c-PTSD aka complex trauma). I’d been in therapy for a number of years before I was diagnosed. I’d been struggling with
Heath Ledger’s Joker is arguably one of the most memorable performances in American cinema. The character’s abrasive nature, unpredictability and terrifying emotion made him a fan favorite almost immediately. What many don’t know is that Ledger initially signed on to be Joker before The Dark Knight was even written and completed. Ledger had enough faith
On this episode, we chat about motivation, and how to find more of it. Topics covered include: The different theories of motivation Approach vs. avoidance-based motivation The need for achievement, and incentives for success Keeping a “resistance list” Discovering the opposite of procrastination Finding motivation through what we value Links mentioned in this episode: You
DISCLAIMER: Though vaccines have allowed many of us to return to more normal activities, the pandemic isn’t over, and it’s still crucial that we all follow the evolving CDC guidelines to keep both ourselves and others safe. “Perfect happiness is a beautiful sunset, the giggle of a grandchild, the first snowfall. It’s the little things
Jennifer Grey may not be a name that is necessarily recognizable to young movie fans today — unless, of course, they happen to be fans of Dirty Dancing, the beloved 1960s romantic dance drama that captured the hearts of millions when it was released back in 1987. RELATED: What Happened To Jennifer Grey? The ‘Dirty
People across the Earth speak different languages. Whether it’s Spanish, French, Japanese, Arabic, Mandarin, Navajo, Swahili, English, or another of the over 7,100 spoken languages used around the world, we learn to communicate in the language in which we are raised. But what about love languages? How do we communicate love to each other? Ultimately,
A popular cinematic trope shows a scene unfold in a shocking or unexpected way, depicting someone “acting out of character,” saying something they’d never usually say, or acting in a way that shakes the fourth wall. As the scene unfolds, the viewer is in disbelief at the audacity. And then, the shot snaps back to
“You either walk inside your story and own it or you stand outside and hustle for your worthiness.” Brene Brown I was shaking and sweating with fear as I stood in front of my graduate professor for the final test of the semester. I was twenty-two years old at the time and felt like a
* Feature image contains shots from the Women’s Health May/June 2022 issue. It’s no secret that Hollywood beauty standards make a living hell out of many female celebrities’ lives. They’re either too big or too thin, too tall or too short, they always need a different hairdo, their makeup isn’t done correctly… the list goes
When you think of the teachers who’ve had the greatest impact on your life, who comes to mind? For me, it’s the calm, the humble, the patient—the people who not only imparted useful life lessons but also embodied their message with their grace and equanimity. People I was fortunate enough to know personally, like my
On November 19th 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered an address that would come to be known as one of the finest speeches in history. The Gettysburg Address is a mere 272 words in length and took Lincoln less than three minutes to deliver. The speech contains powerful, moving language heavy with sorrow and deep with
Aretha Greatrix had to do a double take last month, when she got a text message and email thanking her for renewing her subscription to OutTV. The Edmonton filmmaker signed up for an annual subscription to the specialty streaming service years ago to watch “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” but swore she had cancelled it by the
“Death may be the greatest of all human blessings.” ~Socrates There’s a lot of beauty and value in positive, light-and-love approaches to mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. But I challenge you to go a little deeper and to face something we’re all going to experience eventually: Death. I know this may sound macabre, bizarre, or
Your number one financial goal in life should be, simply put, the achievement of financial wellness. We’ll discuss what we mean by financial wellness in a moment, but first, let’s say this: financial health does not mean being rich; it means being content. When you are setting financial goals, you are not planning for a
“‘What should I do?’ I asked myself. ‘Spend another two miserable years like this? Or should I truly welcome my panic?’ I decided to really let go of wanting to block, get rid of, or fight it. I would finally learn how to live with it, and to use it as support for my meditation
Before the ongoing and highly publicized Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard defamation trial took a break last month, a mental health professional testified that Heard suffers from two distinct personality disorders. RELATED: Here’s An Understanding Of How And Why Narcissists Get To Where They Are In Life After a thorough evaluation, Dr. Shannon Curry, a
At Think Productive, we are all about Superpowers – the hidden Warp Propulsion Power System that lies within us all, and offers the possibility of high impact, low friction work and play – if we can only find it. And work out how to switch it on. Well, we have found the Power System. And
A recent Adidas sports bra advertisement has been banned in the United Kingdom after several residents complained the ad used gratuitous nudity to objectify and sexualize women. In a ruling released Wednesday from the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), the Adidas campaign — which ran on Twitter and select large poster sites in the U.K. —
Takeaway: There are 10 categories or types of basic values. Those values, along with some curious findings from the research—about what values are, what values we share, and how our individual values differ—are below. I’ve bolded the main ideas in case you want to skim! Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes, 42s. Personal values are often
“No matter what kind of stuff you tell the world, or tell yourself, your actions reveal your real values. Your actions show you what you actually want.” ~Derek Sivers I need to be a productivity rockstar if I stand a chance of accomplishing everything important to me. There’s a book I want to write, a
Divorce can be a nasty and heart-wrenching experience to endure and it almost always is. However, it’s also a reality of life and sometimes it can be the best possible solution for you as an individual, or for your family as a whole. Often, we find children caught in the middle of their parents’ unhealthy
Ben and Kami Crawford are defending their decision to allow their six-year-old son to run a marathon, while revealing that child services is investigating their family. The Crawfords shared a photo to Instagram over the weekend showing their youngest child, Rainier, being interviewed by an investigator from Kentucky’s child protective services department. Story continues below
The Gambler’s Fallacy is a mistaken belief that “if an event occurr[s] more frequently than expected in the past then it’s less likely to occur in the future (and visa versa).” A simple example would be when someone flips a coin. If a coin lands on heads five times in a row, one may predict
A couple in India is suing their only son and his wife for not producing a grandchild after six years of marriage. Sanjeev and Sadhana Prasad, 61 and 57, of the Indian state of Uttarakhand filed the lawsuit on May 7 on the grounds of “mental harassment,” the Times of India reported. The couple is
The COVID-19 pandemic changed many things for many people. Most of those changes were, sadly, for the worse. People lost their livelihoods, their loved ones, and many of the things we take for granted. One Kentucky man lost almost everything, but his perseverance and humility helped him start getting things back in order. How a
A new and groundbreaking study has pinpointed what researchers believe is the reason infants and babies die from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Researchers from The Children’s Hospital in Westmead in Sydney, Australia, have found that a lowered level of a certain enzyme, called butyrylcholinesterase (BChE), can explain the malfunction that causes some babies not
People-pleasing, overhelping, overgiving—we can give it lots of different names, but the consequences to putting yourself last all the time are generally the same. You may have been raised to see giving and helping as virtuous things. And hear me say, they are. I believe wholeheartedly that it’s a beautiful thing to serve, support, and help
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