There’s not a lot to fear if you’re living in a first-world country. We’re free of wars, famine, plagues, animals that eat us, and dictators. However, fear is part of the human condition. We’ll always find something to be fearful about. The fear of failure is a common fear…
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If you’re having trouble concentrating, you have plenty of company. More than 70% of office workers report that they’re frequently interrupted, and most of them say that those disruptions stop them from feeling like they’ve had a successful day, according to Forbes Magazine. Chatty colleagues and pop up ads are…
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The Inner Road to Mastering Minimalism There’s more to minimalism than clearing away clutter and buying less stuff. Unless you change your thinking, you’ll find it difficult to downsize, and you may miss out on the major advantages of simple living. Understanding why you overstuff your closets and your schedule…
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Some things matter more than others. Since your time is so limited, it’s wise to use your time as effectively as possible. You can’t do everything, but you can do the things that matter the most. Fortunately, many of the most important things are also easy to do. If…
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Happiness and contentment are the results of thinking and doing the right things each day. So, happiness and contentment are the byproducts of having a certain set of habits. With the right set of habits, you’re a lot more likely to feel good each day. Just as the wrong…
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Do you know your life’s purpose? Most people don’t. In fact, few people have even considered it. That’s a shame, because knowing your life’s purpose makes life more exciting and satisfying. Imagine being excited to live each day! Most people dread getting up and spend the week waiting for…
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Unless you’re a low-key despot, chances are that you don’t enjoy telling others what to do or reprimanding them. You probably don’t like being called out yourself and you might even question your right to tellanyone else what they’re doing wrong. Kudos to you if you feel that way!…
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Life comes with challenges. How you handle challenges says a lot about your life. Big challenges can be especially intimidating. Many people feel overwhelmed when faced with adversity, but this is unnecessary. All challenges, both big and small, can be handled with the same basic strategy. When you feel…
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Do you sometimes feel like your thoughts are beyond your control, and some of them make you uncomfortable? If so, you can relax. Intrusive thoughts are very common and usually harmless. One study reported by Psychology Today asked volunteers to talk about what goes through their minds. They found…
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Psychologists often describe confidence as a person’s belief in their own ability to succeed. Naturally, every parent would like their child to be self-confident. However, what seems to challenge parents the most is striking a healthy balance when encouraging confidence. They want to nurture their child’s confidence, but not…
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