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Can we all agree it’s a bit “challenging” to be human right now? There is so much differencing of opinions these days, ranging from politics to the validity of vaccines. Yet, as we debate truth, trends and who to trust… there is still one viewpoint we can all agree upon. The belief that every decision … Read more
True happiness is a critical aspect of our well-being. But what is true happiness? And would we recognize in ourselves and others? As a society, we have developed the habit of judging a book by its cover… of taking things at face value and believing only what we see. This is especially evident across … 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
If you struggle with self-confidence, it can be debilitating. Besides being personally painful, a lack of confidence in yourself and your decisions can affect other people’s lives. For example, if you’re a doctor or an architect, you need to be confident that you’re making the right calls because if you second-guess yourself, it can be … Read more
I think you’ll agree that feeling proud of yourself is something we should all aim to practice. Yet, so many of us forget to praise ourselves… even when we clearly deserve it. This may not necessarily mean you lack the self-confidence or self-esteem to acknowledge and bask in your achievements. Some people are just humble, modest or … Read more
Do you find yourself worrying over other people’s opinions? Opinions of you. Of how you dress, what you’re eating for lunch or the car you drive to work. Maybe you’re hesitant to speak out, in case your words are mispronounced, or out of context. And instead, sit quietly in the background, to avoid the awkward … Read more
As children, we feared the monsters living in our wardrobes. We begged our parents not to turn the lights out. And no matter what, we never looked under the bed, just in case one was hiding under there. Fast forward a few years and we learn to rationalize the things that went bump in the … Read more
Insecurities are part and parcel of life. They often rear their ugly heads at the most inappropriate of times. And can range from a minor niggle in the back of your mind right through to a tsunami of emotions that leave you struggling to breathe. Though not physically apparent, the impact from the thoughts that … Read more
Seeing the latest lotto winners broadcast their good fortune across the TV leaves us all feeling a tad envious. That’s human nature. Whilst they’re off choosing a new sports car, you’re putting off taking yours to the garage for the umpteenth time. And as they’re booking a luxury getaway, you’re wrestling deck chairs alongside the … Read more
Today, we’re going to chat about self-confidence. Self-confident people behave in social settings in ways that attract others. They’ve mastered the skill of using failures and accomplishments as tools to build their self-confidence. Don’t we all want that? Sure we do! We all want to feel more self-confident because research shows that self-confident people are more … Read more