Setting high standards for ourselves is not an act of arrogance or rigidity, but a form of quality control that leads to our success and growth. Learn about the importance of having standards and how to set standards that have a positive impact on your life. (Estimated reading time: 4 minutes) “Keep your heels, head…
How to be a Leader in Your Life
Being a leader in your own life is about staying in integrity with your vision and values, no matter what challenges you face. With self-awareness and accountability, you can share the deeper and most authentic parts of yourself with the world. (Estimated reading time: 4 minutes) “Mastering others is strength; mastering oneself is true power.”…
Why You Need to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
Competition can bring out the worst in us if we aren’t conscious of how it affects us. We become more competent when we stop comparing ourselves to others and focus on our path. Find out four ways to shift your mindset. (Estimated reading time: 3 minutes) “Comparison is an act of violence against the self.”…
The Importance of Setting Healthy Boundaries in Relationships
Setting healthy boundaries is the key to maintaining relationships where we can get our needs met and stay true to our identity. These four tips will help you develop a balanced approach to creating healthy boundaries. (Estimated reading time: 3-4 minutes) “Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when…
Frustrated By Lack of Opportunities? You Need to Read This.
If you’re experiencing a lack of opportunities in your life, it might be time for an attitude change and a better strategy. By doing this, you’ll eventually find the right opportunities and feel better. (Estimated reading time: 4 minutes) “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” — Milton Berle The year 2009 was a year…
How to Overcome Self-Consciousness and Be Yourself
Giving too much importance to what others say causes pain and insecurity. In an effort to please others, we might lose ourselves and miss out on opportunities. Overcome self-consciousness with these five steps to self-acceptance. (Estimated reading time: 4 minutes) “What other people think of me is none of my business.” — Eleanor Roosevelt “What…
The Secret to Dealing With Your Inner Critic
Dealing with the inner critic is a lifelong task. Develop the right mindset and coping skills to transform the negativity of the inner critic into something positive and constructive with these four steps. (Estimated reading time: 5 minutes) “Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.” — Brené Brown Step in front of…
5 Reasons Why Misfits End Up Winning in Life
Misfits don’t fit the traditional mold. For this reason, they are judged and misunderstood by others. If they can learn to get comfortable with what makes them different from others and hone their strengths, misfits end of up winning in the game of life. (Estimated reading time: 4 minutes) “Why fit in when you were…
Why You Should Not Be Afraid to Dream Big
We’re all told to “dream big” without knowing how to overcome the challenges that come with that. Build confidence to set your goals high by taking steps to overcome fear and by asking the right questions. (Estimated reading time: 3 minutes) “The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too…
Why it’s Important to Step Outside Your Comfort Zone
Staying in our comfort zone—places that feel safe and familiar—can lead to missed opportunities and rewarding experiences. By overcoming fears and taking action you’ll be able to step outside your comfort zone. (Estimated reading time: 3 minutes) “A ship in harbor is safe — but that is not what ships are built for.” — John…