Have you ever thought about what life would be like without friends? It's a difficult thought to fathom, and the reality is, it would not...

Are you feeling unmotivated and uninspired lately? Do you find yourself endlessly scrolling through social media, comparing yourself to...

My bathroom timeslot was from 7:08 to 7:15 every morning, Monday through Friday. I had a lot of brothers and sisters who also had tight...

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Do you find yourself overcome with envy every time your neighbor gets a shiny new car? Does it make your heart ache when a friend talks...

Have you ever wondered why we are all striving for perfection in many aspects of our lives? We want a life where everything goes...

Imagine lifting weights, running on a treadmill, or riding a bike. Your heart starts pounding, your breath quickens, and you start to...

When it comes to fear, impromptu speaking and spiders have a lot in common. Both can make you smile, and both can make you cringe, but...

Do you ever feel like everyone is watching and judging you? If so, don't worry - we've all had moments when we felt embarrassed or...

At home, in the office, or any situation you find yourself in, life can be overwhelming. It’s filled with so much hate, hurt, and...

If you were to describe the epitome of happiness; the poster child of cheerfulness, it would have to be Dolly Parton. A person that faced...

When I first started courting Kristi, she spoke about her yearly cycling adventure. It was a fundraising ride for the American Lung...

Sometimes, life feels overwhelming, and it can be a struggle to just get through the day. Have you ever wished for an extra boost of...

People judge us a lot less than we believe. We are constantly looking for approval and acceptance from others. Instead, we need to learn...

It has been over 35 years since I lost my dad. And even though they never met, my 21-year-old son tells wonderful stories about his...

I’m going to fly again this year. Mentally, physically, emotionally, and purposefully. And you can too. When I was younger, I loved going...

If you drive through Lake Zurich long enough, eventually you’re going to get an opportunity to enjoy a train. It’s inevitable. According...

Your Identity is how you are seen by others and how you want to be seen. There are some parts of your Identity that you can change, some...

I ate way too much at Thanksgiving dinner. I fought through the mild uncomfortableness and filled my plate a second time. I asked myself,...

Life can be scary. There are so many unknowns - death, disaster, failure, famine, in-laws, and more! Our families should give us comfort,...