29 Articles by Kimanzi Constable
Kimanzi Constable
4 Happiness Myths That Make It Impossible To Actually BE Happy
For much of my life, happiness eluded me. I understood the idea of being happy, but I couldn’t experience it. I had a rough childhood that involved...
6 Struggles I Had To Give Up To Be Happy
Every time I think about my childhood, I get angry. A time that should have been filled with happy moments spent learning and growing was ruined by...
12 Signs You're Out Of The Honeymoon Phase (And How To Get Back There)
Young love — no matter how old you are — is a beautiful feeling. You feel something you can’t explain, and you want more of it. You don't even see the...
After 16 Years With My Wife, It Still Feels Like The Honeymoon Phase. Here's Why
I met the love of my life at 17, while both of us were working at Burger King. She hated me at first — thought I was an arrogant know-it-all. Over the...
9 Signs Your Work Is Deeply Unfulfilling
I spent most of my adult life working jobs that I hated. One of the hardest moments of my day used to be when my alarm clock went off and I got out of...
The 20 Choices Everyone Should Make Before Turning 40
Most of the years from high school graduation to middle age are spent on things we don’t enjoy but that we think mature adults are “supposed” to do....
How To Fall Back In Love With Yourself (And Why It’s Important!)
Life is hard, and there are days when it feels like giving up would be easier.
3 Choices That Make The Difference Between An Ordinary Life & An Extraordinary One
For more than half my life, happiness was something I saw only in movies. The only emotion I had was bitterness. I was constantly struggling with my...
I Lost 170 Pounds After Ditching These 5 Beliefs
There are things that we all tell ourselves that affect the actions we take. When we believe these things, we either move forward or stay in...
7 Choices That Make Love Last
I was never a believer in "love at first sight" until I met the woman who would become my wife. Even though I met her working at Burger King, I looked...
3 Lessons I Learned While I Was Separated From My Wife
I was the reason my wife of 14 years and I separated. I could try to convince you otherwise, and probably do a good job (I’m a writer), but I will be...
I Was Obese, Broke & Separated From My Wife. Then I Changed My Life
One night in 2011, I got a call from the repo man telling me he was taking my car and that I needed to collect my belongings. That was the moment I...
What My Grandfather Taught Me About How To Live, Love & Matter
My parents went through a divorce when I was young. At the time, I was young enough that everything happening went over my head. The only thing I...
What I Wish I'd Learned About Forgiveness (Before It Was Too Late)
One of the hardest, and most important, lessons I've learned in my life is forgiveness, and I learned it after it was too late.
I Didn't Have Money Or A Job, But I Moved To Hawaii Anyway
I recently wrote an article that I thought might inspire others to go after their dreams, to cut out fear and build a life that works for them. I quit...
How I Finally Found The Courage To Quit My Job & Move To Hawaii
In 2010, my wife and I took a belated honeymoon to Maui, Hawaii. My mom agreed to watch our children so we could enjoy what others called "paradise."...
9 Mantras For A Lasting Marriage
The first time I saw my wife my heart stopped. OK, not literally, but I did feel like I couldn't breathe. I was 17 years old and we were both working...
5 Decisions To Avoid For A Regret-Free Life
Life is short, and time is the one thing we'll never get back. In our minds we understand this, but far too many of us don't live our life this way....
How To Create Real Freedom In Your Life
In April of 2012, my father died unexpectedly at the age of 54. Upon hearing the news, I felt almost numb. He and my mother had divorced when I was...
I’m A Man & I Hate My Body
Every morning, the first thing I do after I wake up is weigh myself. Then I scrutinize my body in the mirror. And then I cringe.
