The words that you choose to tell yourself and those around you are crucial! Discover why our language is so important.
Why Our Language Is Important
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The Ideal Life Blog
Explore stories of people and communities living The Ideal Life.
2023 Community Heroes in Charleston
In 2023, The Charleston Battery and The Ideal Life recognized and donated to 16 local Community Heroes and their amazing organizations!
The Puzzle Pieces of a Healthy Relationship
All of your relationships in life exist on a spectrum. Find out what it means to have a healthy relationship
Saving Sisyphus: How to Break Past the Feeling of Futility
“When you connect your own personal pain to the unique purpose of your Ideal, the same external forces that you once considered to be obstacles to your path are transformed into the Objectives…”
Focus on Feeling Blessed, Not Stressed
Shift your focus to Blessed, Not Stressed with this Free Gratitude Printable and enjoy tips on how to apply this concept to everyday life.
The Two Types of Dopamine
“Dopamine is commonly referred to as the ‘happy hormone,’ but it does a lot more than just make you feel good.”
Deliberate Practice
A lot of people try deliberate practice but aren’t actually successful at it. This is because they allow stress to permeate their attempts
Fear to Flow: Unlock Your Potential
As you practice deliberately, you start to become the person you want to be. And when you banish that fear to flow, you unlock your true potential.
The Myths and Limits of Natural Ability
Not only is natural ability not required to succeed, Ericsson goes on to argue, it can also get in the way
The Philosophy of Order
By striving to align ourselves with how we were designed to live, the philosophy of order helps us live more fulfilling and purposeful lives
The Bitter Side of Actually Accomplishing Your Goals
Have you ever accomplished a goal, but actually felt down or even depressed afterwards? There is a reason, and steps that you can take to prevent that dip.
Understanding the Role of Dopamine in Motivation and Happiness
Dopamine is critical for sustaining our motivation and making sure that we are motivated to start and continue the tasks required to achieve our goals.