How Not to Be a Victim: A Guide to Self-awareness and Empowerment
“He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful.” – Lao Tzu To take more control of your life, consider these questions. Are there beliefs you’re holding onto that you need to release? What have you experienced or learned in the past that [...]
5 Super-Quick Ways to Boost Happiness
Editors note: This is a guest post by freelance writer Izzy Woods. In today’s super-busy, fast-paced world, time is perhaps the single biggest stumbling block to people being happier. ‘I would take a meditation course, but I don’t have time,’ or, ‘I’ll focus on me when things aren’t so hectic…’ I could list all the reasons [...]
How to Boost Productivity While Working from the Comfort of Home
Are you a part of the fortunate group who get to work from the comfort of your own home? For many people the idea of working wherever and whenever they want is pretty appealing. Maybe you are self-employed or maybe the company you work for has offered the opportunity for you to work remotely outside [...]
10 Key Truths to Living a Thriving Life
Thinking back on the struggles of my adolescent years and early adulthood, it makes me realize I have really made some stupid mistakes in my life. Fortunately, I was able to learn and grow from these trials and tribulations, and wouldn’t be the person I am today without experiencing them. Along with these stupid mistakes came a [...]
Simple Tips for Mastering Your Emotions
“Anyone can become angry – that is easy, but to be angry with the right person at the right time, and for the right purpose and in the right way – that is not within everyone’s power and that is not easy.” This quotation by Aristotle, all the way back in 350 BC, touches on [...]
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How Not to Be a Victim: A Guide to Self-awareness and Empowerment
“He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful.” – Lao Tzu To take more control of your life, consider these questions. Are there beliefs you’re holding onto that you need to release? What have you experienced or learned in the past that [...]
How to Boost Productivity While Working from the Comfort of Home
Are you a part of the fortunate group who get to work from the comfort of your own home? For many people the idea of working wherever and whenever they want is pretty appealing. Maybe you are self-employed or maybe the company you work for has offered the opportunity for you to work remotely outside [...]
How to Meditate: For the Type-A Personality
“Do not dwell in the past; do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” – Buddha Can’t find time to meditate? Well, you’re not the only one. We live in a world of constant stimulation and activity. We have our entire day planned out by the minute and we are [...]
How to Untwist Your Thinking and Take Control of Your Mind
“Life consists in what a person is thinking of all day.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson We have over 50,000 thoughts running through our heads on any given day. Our mind is flowing in a constant stream of thought, whether we’re aware of it or not. Our beliefs are at the core of this process. They [...]
How to Be a Champion in the Game of Life
I remember getting trophies and medals for sports I played when I was a young kid. Frankly, my teams never got first place, but we still were given a trophy for our effort. It felt great to get a trophy even though we weren’t the true “champion.” Too bad society isn’t so considerate of our [...]
How to Have Your Most Productive Year Ever
There are many guides on how to be more productive, manage time, and make major life changes, though despite all of these wonderful methods, it can be all too easy to slip back into old habits. This is because it’s not about finding the right technique or strategy, but is about having the willpower and self-control to [...]
How to Take your New Year’s Resolutions to the Limit
It’s that time of year again where we vow to make all those changes to have a healthier and more prosperous new year. We resolve to burn off that Christmas fat at the gym, give up carbs and cigs, cut up the credit cards, save more for the future, and deepen our relationships. Unfortunately, as we’re all well [...]
How Positive Psychology can help us Embrace the Hopeful Message of Christmas
The end of 2011 is upon us, and I hope it’s been a great year for you. I hope you have experienced many moments of success, expanded your belief about what’s possible, and are looking toward your future with optimism and excitement. Unfortunately, I know this isn’t the case for everyone. Maybe this year hasn’t [...]
Simple Tips for Mastering Your Emotions
“Anyone can become angry – that is easy, but to be angry with the right person at the right time, and for the right purpose and in the right way – that is not within everyone’s power and that is not easy.” This quotation by Aristotle, all the way back in 350 BC, touches on [...]
Ready to Reach Your Potential? Start Raising the Set-point in All Areas of Life
We all want to make improvements in our lives. We may want to make more money, have more fulfilling relationships, grow in our career, or simply be happier. We carry a fantasy about what we are really capable of if we could only achieve our true potential. I know I can visualize exactly what it [...]
Humble Yourself and Be Blessed this Thanksgiving
The holiday is a time to drop our self-centered and competitive focus for one of togetherness and appreciation. When we do so, we have full access to the blessings, beauty, and joy that the holiday season brings. So how can we do this? I’ll be the first to admit that it’s easy to think about myself first and others second, [...]
5 Super-Quick Ways to Boost Happiness
Editors note: This is a guest post by freelance writer Izzy Woods. In today’s super-busy, fast-paced world, time is perhaps the single biggest stumbling block to people being happier. ‘I would take a meditation course, but I don’t have time,’ or, ‘I’ll focus on me when things aren’t so hectic…’ I could list all the reasons [...]
Are You REALLY Working on Yourself or Just in Denial?
I attended an experiential seminar a few weeks ago called Hearts of the Courageous, which explored decision-making based on fear, anger, and confidence. A friend invited me and I agreed to go along for the experience. I was planning on learning what I could and taking away any wisdom and value that was provided, however, what I got was [...]
10 Thinking Habits for Unlimited Personal Growth
At all times and all places our mind is constantly thinking, interpreting, and trying to make sense of what is taking place, but just because we have immense experience with thinking doesn’t mean we are experts in our ability to think effectively. This is because much of our thinking is automatic and beyond our awareness. What and [...]
How to Use Your Brains Full Potential
“The brain is wider than the sky.” – Emily Dickinson The human brain is truly phenomenal. Think about it, our entire life history and every piece of knowledge we have ever acquired is stored in the 3 pound gelatinous mass in our head. It allows us to discover and create new things, be spiritually connected [...]
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