Nadia Khalil

The part of you that’s truly you is your soul. It’s the essence of who you are and it lives on forever . Your soul is why you are here right now . When you’re in touch with its purpose, you realize why you are on this earth and it keeps you moving forward . It’s the flicker or flame to your candle. The soul is all of these things and so much more. It’s rather impressive to think about what the soul does. If you’re wanting to connect more deeply with your soul, consider the following tips. Your Soul Is The Original You International host of the “I Dig Your Soul Podcast” and lifestyle coach Nadia Khalil has written and spoken extensively on the soul. She explains that your soul is The Original You or the part of you that has always been there from the moment you were born. When you were a child, this was the part of you that was curious and adventurous, the little one who gave and received love so freely. This is the part of your soul that holds your most unique g...

You are creating your own reality every day with your thoughts, feelings, and actions, even if you are unaware of them. As such, it just makes sense to steer most of those thoughts in the direction of the positive rather than toward worry and woe. Whether you consider yourself an optimist, pessimist, or just an everyday realist, there are some key actions and thought patterns you may find beneficial in your everyday life to manifest the life you want to live—the life you deserve. Take Action First things first: Are you just daydreaming and hoping, or are you also taking active actions toward your dreams? Think about it: A savings account attracts more money if you contribute to it. A negative thought creates more negative thoughts. If you’re lonely and ask someone to hang out, you’re much less likely to then feel alone than if you just sat at home and only thought about making the call. Be Positive Have you ever noticed that your positive and negative thoughts and ...

Have you ever noticed how some people run around like their hair’s on fire? Or, you ask someone how their life or week is going and they reply “so busy.” We’ve been taught that busyness is a good thing. It means we’re being productive members of society and that we are worthwhile humans—but the reality is we are worthy regardless .  Our modern society has trained us to wear go-go-go busyness like a badge of honor. But what happens when you slow down every once in a while and choose mindful busyness instead? It may feel uncomfortable. It may feel like you’re being lazy. It may go against how you see yourself. Give it a try though and notice a new awareness unfold. Why Some People Feel They Need to Be Busy No one likes to feel bored or lonely, so they pack their schedule with as many things as possible to avoid those feelings. It’s an attempt to escape ourselves. But what if sometimes you block out time just for yourself? Time to do solo things like try a new recipe, go for a wa...

To have strong relationships is to know when you need to get out of an unhealthy one. If you feel like you may be in a toxic relationship with someone with narcissistic personality traits, you know all too well how painful it can be. They leave you feeling confused and broken. If you are in this type of situation, you probably already know you need to end it. Trust yourself. Here are some signs to look for. 1. They Become Angry When You Catch Them Lying and Shift the Blame Even when presented with facts and truths they cannot dispute, you or someone else will be blamed. Narcissists make excuses for their lies or make themselves the victim, shifting the responsibility away from themselves. This is a common manipulative tactic called gaslighting. 2. They Accuse You of Their Own Behavior Many gaslighters will accuse others of doing things they are actually doing, such as cheating or abusing alcohol or drugs. They are projecting their own behaviors onto you to distract from the real ...

Some pieces of sound advice stand the test of time. That’s why self-help is invaluable for many and why people look to leaders in the field time after time. We’ve all absorbed helpful nuggets along the way in some form or another. A little inspiration can go a long way in making us feel happier and more satisfied with our lives. Here are a few solid pieces of advice to draw from, which you no doubt can relate to. Be Yourself, Everyone Else Is Taken When you are living authentically, you get to express who you are, pursue your own interests, and participate in activities you enjoy. Your strengths, talents, and gifts are yours. Your personality is uniquely you. Because there is no one else on this earth just like you, you get to “do you” in a meaningful way. Take some time to write down who you truly are as a person. If you need help putting your thoughts down, seek a lifestyle coach who can help guide you toward identifying your greatest strengths and weaknesses. You Are...

As the wise saying goes, “Happiness isn’t a destination, it’s a journey.” Sometimes it’s hard to remember this. We just want to skip ahead to the part where we suddenly feel completely happy and in love with our life. We know that life doesn’t work like that though. The lows can lead to greater happiness than you’ve ever known—and it’s the daily work that gets you there. It’s about living and loving the life you have right now. Taking a self improvement course may set you up for success or give you new perspective. In the meantime, here are a few ways to think about your life in this moment and what it means for the future. Listen to Good Decisions Are you mindlessly going through each day just to get by? Hopefully not, but sometimes it happens. When you start to pay attention to the choices you make, you become more aware of the direction you’re headed. Then you determine if you need to make some adjustments. Your good choices keep pushing you in the right direction....

Positivity is a fun topic to talk about because there are always things you can do to bring more happiness, joy, and love into your life and the world around you. Activating your unique brilliance through positivity is a special gift, and the best part is we all have the power to do it. Here are a few ways to bring more positivity into your life—try them out to see the difference it makes now and over time. Surround Yourself with Uplifting People We get to choose who our friends are because we are grown-ups. If you look at who you spend time with, consider whether they make you feel good about yourself and inspire you. Truly great, uplifting friends are the ones who are a positive influence, the ones who support you in hard times, and the friends who celebrate your successes. Keep those connections going. Add Value to Someone’s Life This can be as simple as lending your ear to someone, being empathetic, or giving warm advice. There are many ways to add value to others’ lives. In ...

Most of us have an innate desire to “do better” and “be better.” It’s natural to want to improve in certain aspects of life, whether in our careers, relationships, health, or finances. The journey of personal development isn’t always easy, but it’s often eye-opening and can lead to a happier, richer, and more fulfilling life.  If you’ve been thinking about taking a personal development or self improvement course, open yourself to all the possibilities that could come through your newfound (or forgotten) knowledge. Here’s what you may find on your path. Improve Your Relationship with Yourself and Others Pursuing self-development usually starts with you wanting to make improvements or gain deeper knowledge. Once you are fully aware and begin taking the steps necessary to improve your circumstances, you may start to notice it trickle down into the relationships around you. A great self improvement course will help you define the things you already know to be true and ...

You’ve probably read about the concept of “comparative suffering” before or even participated in it in some form without realizing it. It’s always a topic worth exploring and digging into more. Comparative suffering is the act of comparing someone else’s pain to your own. Sometimes we do it unconsciously. It means we are judging our own suffering based on what someone else is going through.  Comparative suffering works both ways. It’s when a friend tells you about the awful thing that just happened to them and you manage to minimize it by either thinking or saying it’s not as bad as what happened to you. It’s also when you beat yourself up for thinking you have it rough right now when there are so many other people going through much worse. It’s judging and ranking pain—and it’s a losing game.  Keep Your Struggles in Perspective Even when certain aspects of life seem to be crumbling down around you, you can rest in the knowledge that you will, in fact, ...

You often hear that the most important relationship a person can have is the one they have with themselves. It’s true a statement! Have you checked in with yourself lately to see how that relationship is going? That may sound corny, but how you treat yourself and how you view yourself affects not only your well-being but every relationship in your life. Here are a few ideas for cultivating your most important relationship—the one with yourself. Know That Every Thought Doesn’t Deserve Your Attention If you gave merit to every single thought you had, you’d go mad. By choosing what you give attention to, you are in control. All of our thoughts aren’t always true either—so don’t let them take up valuable real estate in your mind. One way to improve your relationship with yourself is to determine whether the thought you are having is really a true statement. If you are predicting something about the future, for example, you don’t know if it’s true or not because it hasn...

Finding a lifestyle coach you can relate to, respect, and trust may take time, but once you’ve found that person, your life will take a positive turn—if you do the work. They’ll give you the tools and techniques you need for exploring your life, but they don’t solve your problems. A great life coach will help you access your own unique ability to tap into what you already know (intuition), explore events that have shaped your life, and meet you where you’re at. Ultimately, the fit has to be right between the two of you. Your relationship needs to “click.” If you are currently in the process of trying to make changes in your life, consider the benefit of having a guiding partner by your side, an advocate for you to help show you the way. What are the traits you should seek in a great lifestyle coach? Here are a few top qualities to consider that lend themselves well to a successful working relationship. Self-Awareness Being self-aware means you understand your...

Success is often defined in terms of money, power, and fame, or how much you’ve achieved in your life. Most of us want to experience at least some level of success, but the definition of success varies from person to person.  If you think about what brings you joy, meaning, and satisfaction, that’s a starting place to think about and define success—as success isn’t something that can be dictated to you, because it’s whatever you deem it to be. The problem is that many people haven’t thought much about what makes them successful. It’s an individual concept, but let the following ideas guide you. Success isn’t a destination, it’s a journey, right? You Are Doing Your Best You’ve probably read many a quote from great role models and leaders that basically say if you are putting forth your best effort every day, making do with what you have, and meeting your own personal standards, then you are in the process of becoming your best, most successful self. If you fe...

When you ask yourself if you’re showing up for your own life, it should bring to mind so many different things you do, big or small. It’s an open-ended question that hopefully inspires you to be fully present and allows you to realize all the ways you show up—whether it’s as simple as getting dressed in the morning, letting a friend do you a favor, or making yourself a meal. It could be as nuanced as feeling good about solving a complex problem by yourself, bouncing back from a perceived failure, or learning how to forgive others. As you navigate each day, notice how you are leaning in, as subtle as it may be at times. Here are some more ideas to get you thinking about what it means to show up in your own life. It Means Being Compassionate to Yourself Even when times are tough, or when you’re feeling down, or if you don’t think you deserve it, you do, in fact, deserve to be kind to yourself. It means gently accepting there’s no such thing as perfection. If you didn’t get to th...

We’re hard-wired to think. It’s what makes us human. We can’t learn from our life experiences without thinking about the past and we can’t plan for life’s next adventures without thinking about the future. So, why is it so uncomfortable for some to simply exist in the present? If today’s “you” is your only current reality, it makes perfect sense to just “be” and to be there for the one who is living in the here and now. That’s you! When you go from good to great, you’re taking care of your true self. Since we as humans have this incredible power to think, we also have the power to stay in the present moment, at least sometimes. Here are a few tips for becoming rooted in the present without obsessing over staying present. Be Mindful It’s natural for the mind to wander, but limiting the amount of time you spend thinking about the past and future and mostly trying to stay in the present is a healthy approach. You aren’t denying the past and future, you’re just choosing not to dw...