Experiencing pain and dissatisfaction is part of being human. As challenging as it is, we can find opportunities to learn and heal from within if we’re willing to look for them. We can even use what we’ve learned to improve the lives of others. Before you can turn your pain into purpose you need to…
4 Simple Ways to Jumpstart Your Creativity
The gift of creative thinking is not limited to the lucky few. Each of us have seeds of inspiration within us that are waiting to sprout. Yet, there may be times when we feel blocked. When faced with deadlines, not being able to access our creativity can be downright frustrating. In addition to developing a…
How to Deal with Haters Without Giving Away Your Power
A hater is someone who is not happy about another person’s success. As a result, they might say hurtful things and sabotage the other person’s success. Haters go after anyone whom they think has more than them. In an age of social media haters can be found everywhere. Spare yourself from the drama of haters…
Not Getting What You Want? Do This.
Not getting what you want in life can be painful, but if we’re able to have faith and look at the situation from a higher perspective, we can work through our disappointment. Using these experiences as a source of learning will elevate us to place that we can do better and appreciate the journey of…
If You Fail to Plan, You Plan to Fail. Here’s Why.
Some people are planners, while others less so. While we need some spontaneity and flexibility in our life, we also require structure to make progress. We can become better planners by finding tools and methods that suit our preferences and personality type. Learn why you may fail to plan and the importance of changing your…
5 Signs That You’re Too Hard on Yourself
In a world that’s obsessed with perfection, it can be easy to be critical of ourselves and judge ourselves to not measuring up. The way to become more accepting is to realize that as human we are fallible and there’s nothing wrong with and that our worth is determined by us. Begin shifting toward a…
What to Do When You Feel Stuck in Negative Thoughts
Everyone gets stuck in a negative thought loop at some point in time. But if don’t know how to deal with it, getting stuck in negative thoughts can be debilitating and distressing and it can prevent us from moving forward with our life. Learn four ways you make the shift to a positive and balanced mindset. (Estimated…
The Difference Between Confidence and Arrogance
It’s easy to mistake arrogance for confidence. Both appear very similar on the surface. The truth is that confidence has absolutely nothing to do with a person’s financial worth, status, or looks. Real confidence comes from high self-worth and a focus on the value we offer others, and not from the attention we receive from…
5 Time Wasters You Should Avoid to be Successful
There may be things that you’re doing during your day that’s making you feel productive, when it’s actually soaking up your time. Like the sand grains inside a hourglass, your precious moments slowly slip away as you waste time on these tasks. But time is limited and we need to be mindful of how we…
The 9 Types of Intelligence and How to Use Them
When we think of intelligence, we usually associate it with people who are book smart or those who have high IQ’s. But seeing intelligence as one-dimensional does not give us a full picture of our capabilities. It turns out there are nine types, and each one of us is particularly strong in one or two…