What’s your first instinct when facing a problem? If you’re like me, your first thought is to run… or avoid it at all costs. And while that’s a natural response, it’s not always the best response. In fact, dealing with problems makes you a stronger version of yourself. I promise. So, in this article, I’ll … Read more
How many times have you tried losing weight or promised yourself you’d do so? Paying attention to what you eat and exercising regularly is harder than it seems. Unfortunately, you tend to forget that weight loss starts in your mind. Dieting without the right mindset won’t be successful in the long run. That’s why we’ve … Read more
Most people who are unhappy with the way their lives are going will look for ways to improve things. With a little research, many have discovered ways to improve their lives that have enabled them to enjoy greater overall happiness… as well as help them to more easily achieve their life goals. One very effective way for people … Read more
Do you… – Put off sending that email because you are worried about your boss’s response? – Think anything done imperfectly is a failure even though you and your team did your best? – Keep going and burning the midnight oil, ignoring the signs that you need a break and are worthy of rest? – … Read more
In life, it seems we have two choices. We can be nice or nasty. While we’re not necessarily nice all the time, we can choose whether we want to be nicer or nastier. Being self-aware and prosocial is what helps make life pleasant and positive for those whose paths we cross. My first experience with … Read more
Can someone actually display false humility? Yes, they can. Even though spotting the disingenuous trait isn’t as simple, a highly intuitive person can sense when someone is faking humility. They may avoid getting acquainted with the individual or push them away if they’re dating. My guess is you’ve seen the fake personality trait in yourself and … Read more
When I recently had a fender bender at work, I sighed and asked my colleague (who had rear-ended me as we all rushed home from work) if he was okay. Instead of shouting and raging at the situation, I remained calm and resolved a way forward without blaming my colleague. He had clearly been in … Read more
Teaching self-awareness to kids and young students is essential and a must. Self-awareness forms part of social emotional learning (SEL), which teaches kids various skills… like self-control and interpersonal skills. Lessons such as these set them up for success in life, school, work, and beyond. Research into SEL found that students were almost 50% less … Read more
We all talk to ourselves, whether we are aware of it or not. And the words we use when we consciously or subconsciously talk to ourselves matter. It matters a lot. When you use positive self-talk, you reap a lot of benefits. Take my bestie Anja as an example. Anja has shared that during her … Read more
A timely word spoken to encourage us is like a fresh breeze of wind on a hot summer’s day. When you are lonely, you feel like a great cloak of invisibility surrounds you, and no one can see you… let alone hear you or feel what you’re experiencing. However, we can all relate to being … Read more