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
Do you often downplay your achievements, even when you deserve recognition? Or perhaps you notice others who seem to act humble yet subtly bask in the spotlight. False humility can be a sneaky force, undermining genuine interactions and self-perception. In a world that values modesty, it’s easy to confuse it with true humility. Join us … 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
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
A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms. Let me save you thousands of hours of therapy and the time it takes to read dozens of self-help books. Stop comparing yourself with others. Just stop it! I am sure the idea of not comparing yourself with others … Read more
While sitting in a therapist’s office and discussing your emotions, you begin to shake, twitch, and cry. You don’t know why. It’s just happening. Or maybe you’re at a massage clinic, and the deep, smooth movements working the tension from your muscles cause you to cry uncontrollably. In both cases, you’re probably experiencing signs your … Read more