You might think that you want to be wealthy, slender, and find the person of your dreams. But down deep, there could be a part of you that has other ideas. Your subconscious has the job of keeping you safe, regardless of how much grief it might cause you. While…
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Inner Peace: Do You Have It? Inner peace is a state of calmness and contentment. It’s the belief that you’re living your life in a positive way, coupled with the ability to comfortably handle the stress in your life. We all know people that are perfect examples of inner peace.…
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It’s happened to you before. In the comfort of your home at night, you’ve laid out your plans for the rest of your life. You’re going to lose 50 lbs, start a successful online business, make millions, and finally find the partner of your dreams. Then the sun comes up,…
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Having self-awareness means that you have knowledge of yourself. You understand your habits, likes, dislikes, the way you view the world, and your needs. You know what you want in life and have an understanding of your emotional responses. Socrates’ famous quote “know thyself” is a directive to develop self-awareness.…
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We’d all like life to be easier. Unfortunately, or fortunately, it’s not. The fact that bigger successes are so challenging limits your competition in life. Most people would rather order a pizza and watch a movie from the couch. There aren’t many people with the willingness to work consistently on…
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When we think of leaders, we might be tempted to think of courageous and heroic figures. The leader is the person at the vanguard of the army, leading the charge and taking the brunt of any enemy attacks. That’s what it means to be a leader in comic books and…
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Most of us wish we had more willpower. We’re not very good at doing the things we don’t like doing. Willpower is in limited supply, so it must be used wisely. It’s possible to build your willpower reserves by holding yourself to a standard or enduring misery. Neither is particularly…
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Don’t feel 100% great about yourself? Join the club. Most of us could use a little boost regarding our opinions of ourselves. Affirmations can be an effective way to boost your self-esteem. The key to using affirmations is to state them in the positive and to use them religiously. It…
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Without boundaries in a romantic relationship, you’ll constantly be upsetting each other. Is it okay for to have dinner with an ex? Is it okay to plan a trip to Mexico without consulting your partner? Some relationships would be fine with this, but others definitely wouldn’t. Think of boundaries as…
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Strong and healthy relationships depend on developing a sense of rapport. Rapport is that feeling you get when you mentally connect with somebody. Sometimes it happens effortlessly, like when you meet your childhood best friend on the school bus or start talking with your future spouse at a block party.…
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