The Stories
Goal Setting
My Summer 2014 Goals
Do you shy away from sharing goals and aspirations with others?
If you do, it’s time to change that! A study performed by Psychologist Dr.Gail Matthews shows that those who share goals wit...
Habit forming
Mindfulness or Mindlessness: One Choice Makes All The Difference
Life is a miracle to behold
From the glistening sheen of dew on the morning grass, to the sonorous chirping of birds outside my window as I write this, to the sheer fact that I am alive -- li...
Go Getter
Three Tips for Goal Setting Success
Like building a house, reaching your goals requires a strong foundation
A concrete idea of what you are setting out to achieve is crucial to the “foundation” of accomplishing the goal. Unders...
I Can. I Will
Finding My Mind(fulness) in the Great Smoky Mountains
I revel the opportunity to get out and explore when hiking. I like the achievement of summiting a new peak, but I grapple with enjoying the (literal) step-by-step undertaking. That is, until I...
Go Getter
Videos That Inspire Us, Pt.2
Even the most passionate and dedicated people have days when it is a challenge to get going.
This summer, I am on a mission to keep distractions at bay and follow through with the goals I set...
Habit forming
Why Has CogniTea Started Meditating?
I've recently begun meditating as a way to relax the mind, but I've experienced a whole slew of benefits that I never expected. As a pleasant surprise, meditation has been shown to help you foc...
Go Getter
Videos That Inspire Us, Pt. 1
No matter how passionate you are about achieving your goal, there will be days when it is hard to get yourself moving.
With summer upon us, the allure of sitting on the beach or settling into a...
I Can. I Will
10 Quotes To Motivate You This Week
Every so often we find ourselves in need of a little extra motivation.
Words from those you admire can do wonders for the psyche and they offer encouragement during the (sometimes arduous) journe...
Go Getter
How To Change Your Life, One Week At a Time
Life can feel like it's on autopilot sometimes.
We become so accustomed to the routinization of our day to day lives – Wake up. Go to work. Get home. Eat dinner. Watch TV. Go to bed – that ...