I've always been curious about the big questions that plague our human experience. Lately, I've been drawing a lot of curiosity about what conscious self-development means. In my quest to structure my personal development journey, I want to know what’s at the intersection of self-awareness and self-development…

The end of the year is usually a time for reflection, gratitude, and planning. While so many of us are eager to turn the page on 2020, there’s always a lesson to learn when we slow down and take time for self-reflection.

The tragic events exposing racism and inequality in America have broken so many hearts. To drive meaningful change, we must take action - through voting, donations, education, and speaking out against injustice in our communities.

In these stressful and uncertain times, be compassionate with yourself if you're feeling unmotivated, scattered, or stuck. You're not alone - this is a challenging period we're all navigating together. Here are some ideas that may help:

In the midst of uncertainty, it's natural to focus on just surviving. But true success comes from choosing to thrive even in difficult circumstances.

So often, we focus more on loss than gain during challenging times. Or we adopt a fixed mindset in which we’re more focused on proving ourselves and winning than improving ourselves and learning.

Taking proactive steps to boost our immunity is more important than ever. While prevention is key through proper hygiene and reducing stress, supplementation can also play a role for those seeking extra support.

In uncertain times filled with fear, it can be difficult to find meaning and optimism, what if the virus is here to create positive change?

If you want thought-provoking ideas that go beyond the latest headlines, these two podcast episodes are worth a listen. Both feature fascinating perspectives on life, philosophy and the human condition from very different guests - a scientist and a monk.