Finding Common Ground In Thankfulness

Dear MOTIVATION: Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and I’m already dreading the family gathering. Our family has become increasingly divided over political issues, and I worry that this year’s dinner will ignite heated debates. I want to enjoy the holiday, but how can I gently steer conversations away from divisive topics without causing tension? […]
Thanksgiving Wishes Worth Sharing

Dear MOTIVATION: Every Thanksgiving, I look forward to sharing a meal with my family, but I often feel disheartened by the lack of gratitude shown by a few relatives. They rarely acknowledge the effort that goes into preparing the feast; heck, most of the time, it’s like the Value of GRATITUDE is non-existent in their […]
Being a ‘Tough Love Dad’ Strains Father-Daughter Relationship

Dear MOTIVATION: I am a Dad who loves and wants the best for my daughter. She just turned 17 years old and has become unruly at times in her behavior, to include, demands for increased privacy and freedom to come and go as she pleases. My daughter thus far has been a good child with goals, […]
Unexpected Chain of Life Events Ended My Motivation for College

Dear MOTIVATION: I need your advice and help. An unexpected chain of life events hit me all at once in my second year of college. Now I am unmotivated and lost. I am a first-generation college student who was filled with a lot of hope and promise when I left home to go out of state […]
I Help Everyone with a Smile, But There’s Never Anyone to Help Me

Dear MOTIVATION: I am writing to you because I feel my family and so-called “friends” only contact me when they need something from me. Call me weird, but it’s in my nature and heart to help everyone, and with a smile. In some strange way, I think this is a part of my purpose here on […]
Ruts Can Be Climbed Out Of

Dear MOTIVATION: I want to create a more active and happier life but feel stuck in negativity and routine. I feel like I am living a copy of the previous day every day, leaving me unfulfilled and depressed. I have tried to break the cycle and have talked with two professional therapists, but I often […]
Hahaha… NOT Funny Anymore

Dear MOTIVATION: I have a friend who is a whirlwind of never-ending pranks and jokes, and I appreciate a good laugh as much as anyone. However, lately, his humor has turned toward hurtful and no longer funny. Some of his jokes and pranks have been embarrassing and have left me upset. I value our friendship […]
Family Time vs. Personal Space

Dear MOTIVATION: I’m in a loving relationship, but there’s one issue that’s become increasingly challenging. My partner has expressed a strong desire to spend every weekend with my family. While I appreciate her enthusiasm for family members, I also feel the need for individual time to recharge and maintain our own connection. Being with family […]
Together We Thrive, Divided We Fail

Dear MOTIVATION: I work in a department that has become increasingly divided into cliques and silos. These toxic workplace groups have created ongoing tension and conflicts, making it difficult to trust anyone and build successful working teams. Our team has good talent, and I do not want to see us go to waste. A few […]
Shaking Off Imposter Doubts

Dear MOTIVATION: I am a professional who has experienced several notable accomplishments, yet I still cannot shake this feeling of being an imposter. Every time I receive praise or achieve a goal, a voice in my head insists it was luck or that I’m not truly deserving. I see colleagues excelling, and I cannot help […]