Author name: Julianna Summers

Silent waters run deep, as the adage goes. This holds for the world’s estimated 1.4 billion introverts as well. While outwardly tranquil, introverts have a vast inner world brimming with imagination, insight, and inspiration. Far from being shy, rude, or arrogant, most introverts thrive in quieter, minimally stimulating environments. The power of silence shapes important […]

More personal and professional value can open doors to better jobs, relationships, opportunities, and overall fulfillment. I learned that increasing my self-worth would require honest self-reflection and focused effort toward developing my strengths and skills. But that it would also unlock compounded life-changing growth. After feeling stuck in mediocrity, I devised a plan to substantially

Few thinkers have revolutionized psychology and challenged assumptions about the human mind as profoundly as the father of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud. While some of his theories have been debated or expanded upon, Freud provided profound and timeless insights that arose from his experiences with patients over his decades-long career. Given his intense focus on illuminating

We all have aspects of ourselves that we try to keep hidden – things we are self-conscious of or behaviors that don’t fit our self-image. But what if you could unlock your full potential by giving that hidden part of you its persona? Creating an alter ego allows you to safely explore new sides of

Self-discipline is one of the most critical skills for achieving success, yet many people struggle with building and maintaining it. Lacking self-discipline leads to missed opportunities, stalled progress, and an inability to reach goals. With strong self-discipline, you gain the power to take control of your life and consistently make choices that lead to the

Silence has become a rare and underappreciated commodity in our 24/7, always-connected, constantly buzzing world. Yet now more than ever, we need to rediscover the power of silence. Silence is not just an absence of noise but a vital presence in our lives that can bring profound benefits if we build more of it into

Many of us desire to better ourselves through building healthy routines, strengthening relationships, pursuing passion projects, or achieving ambitious goals. Yet, despite our noble intentions, maintaining real change often feels impossible. When we attempt significant life overhauls all at once in the spirit of self-improvement, we often end up overwhelmed. We may lack the time

Socrates is one of history’s most influential thinkers and philosophers, known for planting the seeds of Western philosophy in ancient Athens. Though he left behind no writings, his devoted student Plato preserved his teachings and philosophies. At the core of Socrates’ teachings was the belief that the unexamined life is not worth living. Rather than

Having goals and dreams for the future is easy enough. But to make those goals a reality? That takes self-discipline. Self-discipline is what drives us to turn our visions into actions. It pushes us to work through distractions, excuses, and obstacles to follow the habits needed for success. Without self-discipline, we may find initial motivation

Have you ever felt stuck in a rut, longing for your circumstances to improve? Most of us have, at one point, faced feelings of dissatisfaction, lack of drive and inspiration, self-doubt, or habits that don’t serve our highest potential. We desperately want change in our relationships, careers, health, financial situation, or general enjoyment of life.