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7 Profound Quotes: What We Learn Through Writing

Carolyn Rubenstein Ph.D. on January 31, 2013

Writing is not alone a method of communication or a practical skill that people ought to learn: writing is itself a profound teacher that will guide you toward a happier, more contented and positively purpose-driven life. You don't need to be a writer, creative or artist, whether in name or profession, to achieve those benefits, either.

Writing is not alone a method of communication or a practical skill that people ought to learn: writing is itself a profound teacher that will guide you toward a happier, more contented and positively purpose-driven life. You don't need to be a writer, creative or artist, whether in name or profession, to achieve those benefits, either.

Intuition
18 Guideposts for Your Personal Journey

Carolyn Rubenstein Ph.D. on September 27, 2011

What would you write to someone about to start a new journey in their life? In this post, I share 18 guideposts for your personal journey.

What would you write to someone about to start a new journey in their life? In this post, I share 18 guideposts for your personal journey.

Fear
What Are You Waiting For? 4 Steps to Begin Taking Bold Action

Carolyn Rubenstein Ph.D. on October 28, 2010

An anonymous quote reads, "Indecision is the graveyard of good intention." When you feel fear or helplessness standing in the way between where you are and where you want to be, it may be time to examine whether you're stuck in indecision. Here's how to get clarity and start taking bold action!

An anonymous quote reads, "Indecision is the graveyard of good intention." When you feel fear or helplessness standing in the way between where you are and where you want to be, it may be time to examine whether you're stuck in indecision. Here's how to get clarity and start taking bold action!

Motivation
How to Recharge and Get Motivated

Carolyn Rubenstein Ph.D. on August 24, 2010

Do you find that you’re working more than before, but getting less done? Do you ever feel drained or stuck? If you’re nodding your head, you’re not alone. We live in an amazing time filled with great opportunities, and it’s exciting to realize how much you can get done, but it can also be exhausting! Here's how to get recharged and back on track.

Do you find that you’re working more than before, but getting less done? Do you ever feel drained or stuck? If you’re nodding your head, you’re not alone. We live in an amazing time filled with great opportunities, and it’s exciting to realize how much you can get done, but it can also be exhausting! Here's how to get recharged and back on track.

Resilience
10 Simple Truths for Living a Life You Love

Carolyn Rubenstein Ph.D. on May 13, 2010

10 basic truths for living a life you love. This list is not exhaustive; rather, it is a starting point from which you can create your own list. If one truth clicks for you, run with it! Write it on a sticky note and put it someplace where you'll be reminded of it daily. 

10 basic truths for living a life you love. This list is not exhaustive; rather, it is a starting point from which you can create your own list. If one truth clicks for you, run with it! Write it on a sticky note and put it someplace where you'll be reminded of it daily. 

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