OK, we’re all guilty of making life hard for ourselves at times, but sometimes it’s hard to pinpoint exactly what we’re doing that’s keeping us so down. It could be your mental habits. The stuff you tell yourself can have a profound effect on your outlook and sense of well-being. So if it isn’t good …

We could all use a pick-me-up now and then. But imagine this: A permanent pick-me-up. Instead of that mid-afternoon espresso or RedBull, you’d just… naturally be energetic, pumped, ready to tackle anything and everything in your way. Wouldn’t that be great? Well, lucky for you, that’s a not-impossible goal. Whether it’s a simple dietary shift …

1. Create a Budget Plan This is the starting point for companies (and people like you and me) to determine where the money is going. It might seem daunting at first, but there are so many free online tools and apps (such as Mint) that can help you create your budget and pre-define your categories …

We’re all well-versed in the things that are bad for us: red meat, too much sun exposure, cigarettes, etc. But sometimes, we damage our well-being without even realizing it. Read on for advice on putting an end to your self-sabotaging behavior in this article originally featured on Thought Catalog. Understand that life is not a …

Crazy Horse is one of the most famous Native Americans in history, and yet there are no pictures of him. As legend has it, he refused to be photographed, believing the camera would steal his soul. It’s not an uncommon ideology: Within the Kayapo tribe in the Brazilian Amazon, the phrase “akaron kaba” not only …