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…
Why You Should Not Allow Labels to Define You
We’re all prone to taking the labels that society places on us to heart. Those labels may reflect on the superficial aspects of our persona but it does not represent our deeper truths. That’s why sticking to our labels can limit us and block us from realizing our full potential. Learn four important reasons why…
How to Stop Worrying About Things That Don’t Really Matter
Worrying not only makes life unpleasant but it can derail us from our success. The secret to worrying less is knowing what does and doesn’t matter to us. Find out the three steps that you can take to eliminate petty concerns and stop worrying. (Estimated reading time: 5 minutes) “You don’t have to care about…
Why Learning About Other Cultures Enriches You
Cultural immersion benefit us on a personal level and foster feelings of understanding and cooperation. Find out why learning about other cultures will enrich you as an individual and how you can use it for the greater good. (Estimated reading time: 5 minutes) “A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of…
How to Believe that You Are Good Enough
In our competitive world, it’s easy for people to doubt themselves. Our natural need for belonging can cause us to tie our worth to others opinions of us. To prevent this from happening, we need to develop a steady sense of self-worth that’s based on our core values. Keeping these five principles in mind will…
5 Reasons Why Failing Does Not Make You a Failure
Failing can take a heavy toll on our self-esteem. Not achieving our desired outcome can make us feel like we’re not good enough, and give up on our dreams. If we can detach from our failures, and not see them as a reflection as our capabilities but as clues that can help us improve, we…
Why the Truth Will Always Set You Free
Sometimes the reality of our life can get unpleasant and we feel tempted to ignore or deny it. This can lead to all kinds of problems, big and small. The only way to get ahead in life is to face reality head on and take action on what we know. The truth will always set…
How to Stay Hopeful When The News is Depressing
Most media coverage tend to accentuate the negative and profit from covering sensational stories. When we passively consume such stories we may feel like we live in a cruel and unjust world. We can avoid feeling disheartened by being mindful of the media we expose ourselves to. Take these steps to maintain a balanced perspective…
The Subtle Art of Healthy Detachment
When we’re overly attached to an outcome we not only feel more anxious but we lessen our chances of manifesting it in our lives. Being in a state of healthy detachment is a subtle art that you can master with practice. If you’re someone who has a hard time letting go, use these four techniques…
5 Things You Should Not Compromise On
Compromise is a part of life. It’s what helps us get along with others and deal with situations where we don’t get the exact outcome that we want. But there some things that should not be compromise on. This post covers on those values and ideals that you should hold on to no matter what….