Why time management isn't solving our exhaustion
Many of us are more exhausted than ever. We obsess over time management because time is finite. But we run ramshackle over our energy because it’s renewable…but it’s not limitless. Paying attention to your energy might help you unlock a more thriving future.
Thriving doesn't happen by accident
Thriving isn’t a destination we arrive at one day. It is something we create, one imperfect step at a time. We must take an active role in shaping our lives, making choices that align with who we are and who we want to become.
Living on autopilot: Why good intentions rarely become lasting change
Our brains are remarkably efficient, relying on habits, routines and familiar patterns to conserve mental energy. This automatic mode serves us well when brushing our teeth or driving a familiar route, but it also means we continue repeating behaviours that no longer serve us simply because they have become ingrained.
You already have strengths—why not use them?
Growth does not just entail fixing our weaknesses. Identifying and using your strengths has shown to increase wellbeing, engagement and resilience. Learn about a strengths-based approach here.
The gap between the life you have and the life you want
What happens when the life you’ve built no longer quite fits the person you’re becoming? This piece explores the gap between the life we have and the life we want — and how small, intentional choices can begin to bring the two closer together.
What does it mean to truly thrive?
The word thriving has become increasingly popular in recent years. Yet the word is often left undefined, allowing each of us to fill it with our own assumptions. At Changing Stories, we think of thriving as living intentionally in ways that are deeply aligned with who we are and what matters most.
What is Intentional Thriving—and why does it matter?
Most of us want to more than just “get by.” We want to feel well, live with purpose, and make a difference. But in today’s world—where life often feels like an endless stream of deadlines, distractions, and demands—it’s easy to slip into survival mode.
That’s where intentional thriving comes in.