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
Would you like to know if you have common sense? Common sense is having the ability to make logical decisions based on the current situation. This is a specific type of intelligence that is essential for success, regardless of the industry you are working in. In this post, we share with you a list of … Read more
When you have a bad attitude (permanently, or more often than not), there’s no way that you are happy and enjoying your life. My friend Andrea has a poor attitude and an aptitude for finding a problem when there’s a solution or a gray cloud when most people would focus on the silver lining. Andrea’s … Read more
Insecurities… we all have them. And if you try and say that you don’t, then you’re insecure about what people will think if they were to find out that you do have insecurities. Honestly, our fears over how people view us is really what most – if not all – of our biggest insecurity (or … Read more
We all enjoy a lazy day now and then. To kick back, release the pressure, and do absolutely nothing. It’s good to unwind. To find that comfy spot on the sofa and indulge in a little ‘You’ time. Some people, however, take this to an extreme. Laziness becomes a full-time pursuit. And the avoidance of … Read more
What are you most afraid of? Is it heights, spiders, or maybe the dark? What about speaking in public, or visiting the dentist for a check-up? It’s quite normal to be fearful of a situation, especially when it’s unknown. Or worse still, known to leave you feeling uneasy. It takes a huge amount of courage … Read more