Use it or lose it.

Use it or lose it.

The mind is a powerful force. (David Cuschieri) – Desiree Panlilio Our brain works on the “use it or lose it” idea. How many of us could write down the quadratic formula and solve a problem just like that? The mind is just like a muscle – the more you...
Use it or lose it.

Grace Under Pressure.

No matter the situation, never let your emotions overpower your intelligence (Jean Houston) – Desiree Panlilio If only it were that simple! Too often we allow our emotions to overpower our intelligence and our thoughts and communication. I think we can call it...
Use it or lose it.

Express Yourself!

Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.(Victor Hugo) – Desiree Panlilio We all have our jam, our go-to tunes that we want to listen to. We have different music for different occasions. I have my go-to workout jam, and I...
Secret Wish of Every Teenager

Secret Wish of Every Teenager

A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor. (Franklin D. Roosevelt)   – Desiree Panlilio   Franklin D. Roosevelt shared this thought as a reminder that life and relationships come with many ups and downs, but those bumps are what make us compassionate,...
Secret Wish of Every Teenager

Study, Study, Study, But Where?

I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have. (Thomas Jefferson)   – Desiree Panlilio   Creating a space for studying and doing homework is a critical process in combining comfort, productivity, and compromise. Yes – compromise. It is a...
Secret Wish of Every Teenager

New School Year, Who is Part of Your Village?

It takes a village to raise a child. (Nigerian Proverb)   – Desiree Panlilio   A life coach is an individual who helps their clients navigate the daily challenges and opportunities that life presents. They are the person whose job it is to improve the quality...