The idea of starting over in life is a scary prospect. Letting go of our old ways is uncomfortable, but if you have no other choice than to reboot, the only way forward is through. You must let go of your excuses and gather the courage to step into the unknown. By taking these steps,…
Approval-Seeking Behaviors That Diminish Your Self-Esteem
The need to please is common in our culture. While there’s nothing wrong with being nice and helping people, it can be overdone when we feel the need to edit ourselves and compromise on what’s important to us. The key to finding balance is identifying when you’re valuing the opinions of others far more than…
The Right Way to Be Competitive
In the game of life, we’re all competitors. At any given time, there will always be someone who wants the same thing we want. But this should not discourage us. We can use the dynamism of competition to inspire us to take action and reach our goals. When we play fair, we stand to win…
Know Your Worth Even If Others Don’t. Here’s How.
Knowing your worth is a key determinant of the level of success that you experience and your mental wellbeing. But, we’re all prone to self-doubt. We tend to base our worth on external accomplishments and other people’s opinions. You can know your worth by developing a healthy self-concept, setting the right priorities, and working on…
Change Your Mindset From Negative to Positive With Daily Affirmations
What do you do to get ready in the morning? Are you someone who jumps out of bed at the last minute and rushes around to get ready? Starting your day with a morning routine allows you to set the tone for your day by investing in your mindset. Otherwise, your mood can get hi-jacked…
What to Do When Your Hard Work Does Not Pay Off
By being proactive and never giving up, we are assured that we will eventually achieve the outcome we have in mind. Over time, however, we realize that isn’t always the case and sometimes we don’t get the outcome that we want. If your hard work is not paying off, these five tips will motivate you…
Fake Confidence: 5 Telltale Signs A Person is Not Genuinely Confident
Confidence is attractive and it’s a quality we all strive for. But the real kind does not require faking it. Those who have it are convinced of their worth while those who don’t depend on others admiration and praise to feel good about themselves. These five telltale signs of fake confidence will show you what’s…
Hate Not Knowing? Here’s How to Deal with Uncertainty
As humans, we avoid ambiguity at all costs. Not having control on outcomes can cause us to feel uncomfortable and helpless. But not knowing about what’s in store for us is something we’ll face throughout our life and learning how to deal with these periods is crucial to our success and wellbeing. No matter how…
How to Evaluate Progress to Stay Motivated
To reach success you must have the right yardstick to give you a clear picture of where you stand. Using the right parameters will also help you stay motivated. Learn five different methods to evaluate your progress and stay on track with your goals. (Estimated reading time: 5-6 minutes) “Progress is the ultimate motivation.” —…
5 Signs You’re Giving Away Your Power in Relationships
There is a power dynamic in every relationship. That underlying dynamic dictates who has the power and who doesn’t. Your intuition is the best guide when it comes to evaluating power sources. Find out if there’s an imbalance in yours by looking for these five signs that you’re giving away your power. (Estimated reading time:…