The Upside of Things

Relationships

How Different Attachment Styles Affect Relationships

Sarah-Len Mutiwasekwa on May 11, 2021

Early life experiences can have an important effect on how people grow and act in relationships.

Early life experiences can have an important effect on how people grow and act in relationships.

Narcissism

How to Know You Are Dealing With Narcissistic Abuse

Sarah-Len Mutiwasekwa on May 8, 2021

The damage a narcissist can do in a relationship can be devastating.

The damage a narcissist can do in a relationship can be devastating.

Self-Control

Discipline 101: Stick to Your Plan and Get It Done

Sarah-Len Mutiwasekwa on March 15, 2021

Here's how to initiate and harness the discipline you need.

Here's how to initiate and harness the discipline you need.

Motivation

5 Ways to Overcome a Bad Habit

Sarah-Len Mutiwasekwa on February 23, 2021

Are you struggling with a bad habit? These five steps can help you conquer the harmful habit that keeps you from being the best you can be.

Are you struggling with a bad habit? These five steps can help you conquer the harmful habit that keeps you from being the best you can be.

Relationships

Self-Love and the Shadow

Sarah-Len Mutiwasekwa on December 29, 2020

Self-love is a complicated concept to grasp. Aspects of self-love make it difficult for most people to attain fully. Here is the dark side of finding self-love.

Self-love is a complicated concept to grasp. Aspects of self-love make it difficult for most people to attain fully. Here is the dark side of finding self-love.

Philosophy

How to Find The “Self”

Sarah-Len Mutiwasekwa on December 21, 2020

Finding yourself is a journey worth embarking on. This is where to start.

Finding yourself is a journey worth embarking on. This is where to start.

Self-Esteem

Do You Have Low-Self Esteem?

Sarah-Len Mutiwasekwa on November 25, 2020

How do you know if you suffer from low self-esteem? Asking yourself these questions can help you figure it out.

How do you know if you suffer from low self-esteem? Asking yourself these questions can help you figure it out.

Self-Esteem

What Is Self-Esteem? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself

Sarah-Len Mutiwasekwa on November 22, 2020

Having self-confidence does not necessarily mean that you have self-esteem. Many people confuse the two. So what exactly is self-esteem and how do you know if yours is high or low?

Having self-confidence does not necessarily mean that you have self-esteem. Many people confuse the two. So what exactly is self-esteem and how do you know if yours is high or low?

Self-Esteem

What Are the Roots of Your Self-Esteem?

Sarah-Len Mutiwasekwa on November 21, 2020

Self-sabotage, negative self-talk, failure to ask for help, unnecessary guilt, failed relationships, all these things could be a result of low self-esteem.

Self-sabotage, negative self-talk, failure to ask for help, unnecessary guilt, failed relationships, all these things could be a result of low self-esteem.

Self-Esteem

10 Ways to Boost Your Self-Esteem

Sarah-Len Mutiwasekwa on September 22, 2020

Is your self-esteem the best that it can be? If not, these simple exercises can make a big difference.

Is your self-esteem the best that it can be? If not, these simple exercises can make a big difference.

Health

Simple Ways to Boost Your Mental Health

Sarah-Len Mutiwasekwa on September 15, 2020

Are you taking good care of yourself mentally? There are easy things you can do to keep your mental health in check.

Are you taking good care of yourself mentally? There are easy things you can do to keep your mental health in check.

Motivation

Stepping Into Your Personal Power

Sarah-Len Mutiwasekwa on June 22, 2020

Are you feeling lost in life? You're not alone. Turn things around by focusing on what you can control.

Are you feeling lost in life? You're not alone. Turn things around by focusing on what you can control.

Gratitude

8 Simple Things You Can Do During Social Distancing

Sarah-Len Mutiwasekwa on April 25, 2020

Is the lockdown getting the best of you? Chances are you are not looking at the bright side of social distancing. Here are a few simple things you can do.

Is the lockdown getting the best of you? Chances are you are not looking at the bright side of social distancing. Here are a few simple things you can do.

Productivity

10 Simple Productivity Hacks to Get Through A Bad Day

Sarah-Len Mutiwasekwa on November 13, 2019

Even though we do not plan for bad things to happen, they still do. But a bad situation is also an opportunity to practice resilience.

Even though we do not plan for bad things to happen, they still do. But a bad situation is also an opportunity to practice resilience.

Self-Esteem

Self-Love

Sarah-Len Mutiwasekwa on November 12, 2019

You don't need to justify your existence. Start your day by choosing yourself.

You don't need to justify your existence. Start your day by choosing yourself.

Rejection Sensitivity

The Beauty of Exposing Yourself to Rejection

Sarah-Len Mutiwasekwa on September 27, 2019

Rejection feels horrible and leaves you questioning your self-worth. In short, no one wants to go through it. But you should expose yourself to it—here's why.

Rejection feels horrible and leaves you questioning your self-worth. In short, no one wants to go through it. But you should expose yourself to it—here's why.

Forgiveness

Dealing With Skeletons in the Closet

Sarah-Len Mutiwasekwa on September 20, 2019

Is keeping a dark secret weighing you down and making you feel lonely and misunderstood? It may be time for you to face your demons so you can move on.

Is keeping a dark secret weighing you down and making you feel lonely and misunderstood? It may be time for you to face your demons so you can move on.

Burnout

How to Deal With Emotional Burnout

Sarah-Len Mutiwasekwa on August 13, 2019

Have you been running on empty? Chances are you are suffering from emotional burnout and you may need to take some time to reset. Learn five simple solutions for emotional burnout.

Have you been running on empty? Chances are you are suffering from emotional burnout and you may need to take some time to reset. Learn five simple solutions for emotional burnout.