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By Dean Bokhari

Enter the Stretch Zone

We’re going to play a game today. Grab a rubber band. If you don’t have one, no worries—imagine you’ve got one in your hand. Now, take that …

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Published on: June 8, 2023 • Updated on: June 9, 2023 • Health + Happiness, Personal Development

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How to Stop Bad Habits

Highlights: How to stop bad habits + start good habits • The four laws of behavior change A father was out walking in the woods one afternoon …

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Published on: June 2, 2023 • Updated on: June 2, 2023 • Habits

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How to Create Habits

“All our life, so far as it has definite form, is but a mass of habits.” William James dropped that knowledge-bomb back in 1892, and he was right on …

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Published on: May 9, 2023 • Updated on: January 22, 2024 • Habits

By Amna Mazin

Magnetic Manifestor: Your most potent feminine superpower

Gay Hendricks and his wife donate $50 to plant trees. Sometime later, they receive a check for $500.  Did their $50 magnetize the $500? The skeptics …

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Published on: April 15, 2023 • Updated on: April 15, 2025 • Women's Empowerment

By Amna Mazin

Emotional Alchemy: The Feminine’s Gift of Power in the Dark

Waking up before the sun rises, I watch the darkness transform into light each morning.  When we fail to witness this truth, we create the illusion …

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Published on: April 15, 2023 • Updated on: May 9, 2025 • Women's Empowerment

By Amna Mazin

Regal Discernment: Can you witness your feminine power without flinching?

This part of me that has been conditioned to flinch at power—especially my own— mirrored something deeper I’ve been learning... The inner tension …

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Published on: April 15, 2023 • Updated on: April 15, 2025 • Women's Empowerment

By Amna Mazin

Playful Creativity: An undervalued feminine superpower

I remember when my limited self-view only identified with specific parts of me—moody, serious, not fun. My creative playfulness used to flow so …

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Published on: April 15, 2023 • Updated on: April 15, 2025 • Women's Empowerment

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Make it Happen

Already enrolled? Login here » Ever find yourself feeling stuck or uncertain about how to make progress towards your most important goals? …

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Published on: February 7, 2023 • Updated on: March 22, 2023 • Goal Setting, Habits, Health + Happiness, Meaningful Work, Personal Development

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How to Create Lasting Change in Life

I took off my shirt and stood in front of the mirror. At 19 years old, I was overweight and out of shape. I was sick of being chubby and soft. I was …

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Published on: January 1, 2023 • Updated on: January 14, 2025 • Goal Setting, Health + Happiness, Personal Development, Your Greatest Year

By Dean Bokhari / New Year's Goals

Your Greatest Year: Day 5

I took off my shirt and stood in front of the mirror. At 19 years old, I was overweight and out of shape. I was sick of being chubby and soft. I was …

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Published on: January 1, 2023 • Updated on: January 14, 2025 • Goal Setting, Personal Development, Your Greatest Year

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Your Greatest Year: Day 4

The Power Of A Yearly Theme The problem with New Year’s resolutions for a lot of folks is that they get all hyped up about setting their goals, …

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Published on: December 31, 2022 • Updated on: January 14, 2025 • Your Greatest Year

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Your Greatest Year: Day 3

Anchor your goals to strong beliefs New year’s goals—or any goals for that matter—are most effective when they’re anchored to strong …

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Published on: December 30, 2022 • Updated on: January 14, 2025 • More, Your Greatest Year

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