Earlier this year I wrote a guest post for the incredible writer and best-selling author, Karen Salmansohn. This personal experience and hope it helps you move through your anger and use it as an ally.

We all crave authenticity, but what that also comes down to is the willingness to be open + honest with ourselves + those we love.

The stories we heard about heroism growing up gave us the notion, that heroes possess super human abilities, that allow them to overcome fantastical feats.

We're a lot kinder to others when our inner creative spark is aglow. Yet so few of us believe in and make time for our creative endeavors. 

Research suggests that roughly 45% of what we do is not a choice, but a habit. Making conscious choices is a key ingredient for success + happiness. 

The question is, where are you focusing your attention? The brain is a powerful tool, are you using it to your full advantage?

Do you remember who inspired + encouraged you along your journey? Did they say something that sparked a big idea, or offer a word of encouragement when you needed it? 

It has become harder and harder to know what, or who we can trust. In a world stuck in attack + defend mode, being kind is counterculture and being kind + honest, requires self-trust.

Most of us have been socialized to think honesty is mean and kindness is nice, but the power is finding the balance between the two.

Nearly two weeks into the challenge, you may have noticed it's easier to be kind to strangers than to those we love most.

Learn how to thwart stress effects on memory.

Sharing gives us more of a neurobiological boost than receiving.

Listening and love are inseparable in the brain.

Ever wonder why we are so quick to dole out criticism and often less inclined to share appreciation + gratitude? 

Some research and studies have shown correlations between smiling and success and even lifespan.

giving stimulates the production of neurochemicals activating "the happiness trifecta."

Our world needs kindness more than ever-- and we believe the best way to start is with ourselves. Learn how to join our 21 Day Kindness Challenge.