While self-esteem is certainly important as you venture through your life and career, research has shown that self-compassion may actually be a more important factor in your success.

Modern psychological research has shown that every psychological phenomenon is simultaneously a biological process. In other words, your mind and body are inextricably linked.

What if nothing is happening to you, and everything is happening for you?

“There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.”

No matter how your day is going, this is a powerful moment to reset and begin again. In fact, every moment is a new beginning. You just have to choose a fresh start.

Envision a vast, night sky with glittering stars. This infinite sky represents the Universe of possibilities for your future. For the next few moments, let yourself dream.

Believing that you will overcome any obstacles that arise is the key to remaining positive and realistic about your goals.

As you tune in with your body, your emotions, and your thoughts, notice if you could just witness the way you are in this moment with no desire to change it.

When you choose to be creative and resilient, when you decide to never give up, your success is guaranteed.

With practice, you’ll get the hang of keeping your attention focused in the moment. And when you do, it will seem as if every moment is more vivid, more intentional, and more special.

If today was your only day on earth, what would you be inspired to start? What hesitation would you push through? What action would you take?

If your inner world is filled with beauty and joy, there’s no amount of outer circumstances that can disturb your peace. Your inner world is what gives you resilience, hope, depth, and meaning.

In today’s world, you can bridge the gap of a thousand miles in the blink of an eye. You can learn from teachers across the globe. You can find connection and support from people you’ve never met in person.

A meditation on how to live your life on purpose.

While some qualities can be perceived as more masculine or more feminine, men, women, and non-binary people all exhibit both masculine and feminine traits. Each person has a unique blend of these qualities that should be honored and respected.

Your mind might be filled with thoughts about your day or thoughts about tomorrow. Let’s envision that a cool clear waterfall of light is cascading down above your head and flowing like a river through your body. Relax into this waterfall and allow your thoughts to be suspended.

Though you may be seeking happiness in your life, a more worthwhile quest is to seek meaning.

How do you know you need the things that happen in your life? Because they ask you to grow, to cooperate, to learn, and to become a better person each day.

People are reacting to you based on their own fears, limitations, and setbacks, and their reactions actually have very little to do with you. Rather than trying to get a certain response from others, it’s more important to be focused on what inspires you.

The mind tends to judge and push away negative feelings because it wants to be positive, caring, and hopeful. In actuality, the kindest thing you can do for yourself is to let your painful emotions be felt.