by Jess Hopkins | General, Positive Psychology
Strengths-based approaches have taken center stage as of late, and as a positive psychology coach, the topic of strengths is often at the core of my work with clients. Research shows there are significant benefits to using our signature strengths with intention and...
by Jess Hopkins | General, Kiss Fears and Insecurities Goodbye
I have to admit, I used to hate summer reading when I was a kid. I mean, come on, summer is when you’re supposed to relax and recharge– not slog through school assignments, right? But what if your reading list was the very thing that motivated, energized...
by Jess Hopkins | General, Millennials Decoded
Life is full of goodbyes. Think about all of the things and people we bid farewell to over the course of a lifetime: friends, spouses, parents, jobs, homes, schools, cars, pets, vacations, developmental stages, personal milestones… The list goes on and on, and it can...
by Jess Hopkins | Communicate to be Heard, General
As kids, we are taught to value honesty and as adults, we are expected to live by it. But when it comes to dodging a bullet, saving face, avoiding confrontation, or just plain people-pleasing, the truth often takes a back seat and B.S. grabs the wheel. From little...
by Jess Hopkins | General, Millennials Decoded
These days we’re all professional photographers. From Facebook to Instagram to Snapchat, we effortlessly snap, crop, tint and post with the touch of a screen. We put our lives on display for all of our “friends” to see. (According to Facebook, 1,014...
by Jess Hopkins | General, Kiss Fears and Insecurities Goodbye
Diversions, speed bumps and roadblocks are unavoidable on the path of life. But recovering is not always smooth sailing. In the face of adversity, most people wind up stuck, hopeless or even paralyzed. And yet, some people manage not only to overcome adversity...