From the moment we take our first breath, the world around us shapes who we are. The values that are passed down by our family, teachers, and society are embedded in our minds. And they become the foundations upon which we build our character. Some of these values are like shining beacons of goodness. Or … 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
Self-doubt is something that we’ve all experienced at some point in our lives. It’s the rope that holds us back from reaching the things we want. Or the backpack full of rocks that weighs us down, until we run out of fight. But by surrounding yourself with positive influences, such as these self-doubt quotes, you … 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
My friend Lisa has been through a string of bad relationships. She always seems to pick the rotten apple in the bushel, and she can’t seem to make better decisions. It’s like she doesn’t believe she deserves better. Lisa hasn’t developed a positive self-image. Without a positive self image, we can’t see our own worth. … Read more
Ever have that feeling about something and just know it’s not right for you—even though there’s no evidence that says you should be wary? That feeling that just pops up and lets you know about things is often called a gut feeling, but it’s actually your intuition guiding you to the truth. However, we don’t … Read more
Most men grew up being told they have to suck it up. Everything they do has to be manly, rugged, rough, and tough. I remember my brother bringing my dad his tools to work on the car at the age of six. While getting our dad a wrench, he tripped over some things dad had … Read more