The Smile Experiment: We Smiled Whenever We Didn’t Want to & Here’s What Happened
Research shows that even forcing a smile when you don’t feel happy can change your brain. Specifically, people who smiled intentionally—despite low moods—experienced improved emotional states, reduced stress, and greater resilience.
So, we put this research to the test. We talk about what worked, what didn’t, and why this small action opened up space for more happiness and peace. Try it with us – and see how your week positively shifts.
How to Listen to Your Inner Calling (Part 1)
It takes a lot of courage to stay true to yourself, because there's pressure everywhere to conform, and we live in a world of systems designed to disempower us, systems that thrive on us being disconnected. And today I'm going to tell you how to find your way back to the Secret Garden within yourself, and it has to do with learning how to listen, to really listen and honor your inner voice.
Essentials: Develop a Personal, Authentic Spirituality
From school, to work, to social media, there's pressure to perform, to prove and to please, and over time, that pressure disconnects us from ourselves. We forget who we truly are. We sometimes forget that we even forgot who we truly are. We just feel like zombies sometimes. That's why spirituality matters. If you're going to live as your true self, you need to be connected to your spirit.
Essentials: Live Your Life Backwards
One of the most powerful things I’ve learned was to live your life backwards.
Live your Life Backwards means realizing time is limited.
It's precious.