Personal Growth + Development

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Champion Gymnast With Down Syndrome Becomes A Model, Paving The Way For Others Like Her

Everyone is born with their unique striking beauty. 25-year-old Chelsea Werner from Danville, California was born with Down syndrome, the most common chromosomal defect (1 in 700 babies) that delays physiological and intellectual development. Chelsea was introduced to gymnastics at the age of four to help her develop strong muscles because most people with Down […]

The Hearty Soul

The Hearty Soul

Health Network

 · 4 min read

‘I’m a psychology expert in Finland, the No. 1 happiest country in the world—here are 3 things we never do’

Finland has been ranked the happiest country in the world for five years in a row, according to the annual World Happiness Report. This report started ten years ago and is funded by the United Nations. The rankings are based on opinion polls asking citizens about their happiness levels in addition to other important information, […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

 · 6 min read

A school replaced detention with meditation. The results are stunning.

This story is originally from November 2016 While some of us were angels in the classroom during childhood, many of us likely got into trouble at least once or twice at school. Imagine, however, if teachers gave you meditation instead of detention for a misdemeanor. Do you think that would’ve made you behave better in […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 5 min read

Inspiring teen receives emotional homecoming after having both legs amputated

Sarah Frei, 17, was driving with three friends when an intoxicated driver hit them on July 20. This accident completely changed the Utah teenager’s life. Frei had to get both legs amputated. Despite this, she became an inspiration to her community and people all around the world. When she left the Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

 · 6 min read

Two Friends Show How The Same Outfit Looks On Different Body Types

For decades, women have been told that there is only one body type that is beautiful. In recent years we have been challenging that narrative to make the world a more body-positive place for everyone. This pair of best friends set out to do just that. They have been sharing “same outfit, different bodies” pictures, […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 4 min read

Man builds park stairs for $550, irking city after $65,000 estimate

Sometimes to get a job done you just have to do it yourself. That’s exactly what this Toronto man did when his community garden was in desperate need of a staircase. Now, the city has threatened to tear it down. Toronto Man Builds Staircase in Park In the summer of 2017, Adi Astl of Etobicoke […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 5 min read

Laid-Off Dad Hands Out Resume on Street Corner and Gets Hundreds of Job Offers

The pandemic has affected the world in so many ways, namely the high amount of lay-offs. It’s difficult to find a new job. There’s a lot of handing out resumes, cold calling, and hoping to land an interview. Sometimes applicants won’t receive a response since their CV is lost among so many others. It’s a […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate