Advice for thriving, not just surviving
Tweet Contentment, happiness, and joy are our birthright. Though rarely does life align perfectly to support this posture. Bad things happen, unexpected events occur, and we fail to achieve the results we were hoping for. These types of moments leave us filled with uncertainty and doubt, and distract us from our greater purpose. We get [...]
Tweet Have you ever had trouble making an important decision for your life? Where you were stuck at a crossroad about what choice to make? Maybe you’ve been at this point when you were working at a job you simply couldn’t stand any longer, or when you had different opportunities but were scared to make the wrong choice. These [...]
Tweet What do you want to accomplish in life? Who are you meant to be? What gives you meaning and purpose? Where do you want to be in 5 years from now? How are you going to get there? I know it’s a lot of questions up front, but I would encourage you to take [...]
Tweet Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Jason Anthony of EvenMinds. In my continuing quest for personal refinement I’ve faced some extreme difficulties and learned some great lessons along the way. Some of which I’d like to share with you right now. See, I’ve spent a considerable amount of my time on this [...]
Tweet What personal traits and characteristics do you have that fill you with energy and excitement? What activities enhance your sense of meaning and engagement in life? The answer to these questions can give you some insight into your strengths of character. We all have unique character strengths that when incorporated into our daily life [...]
Tweet “In order to succeed, people need a sense of self-efficacy, struggle together with resilience to meet the inevitable obstacles and inequities of life.” – Albert Bandura When challenges arise are you going to cope or mope? I don’t mean for this to be a harsh question, it’s just that dealing with adversity and change [...]
Tweet “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 [...]
Tweet 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 [...]
Tweet 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 [...]
Tweet 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 [...]
Tweet 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 [...]
Tweet 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 [...]
Tweet 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 [...]
Tweet “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 [...]
Tweet 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 [...]
Hi I'm Joe Wilner, a transformation coach, facilitator of happiness, and author who is dedicated to helping people live a full, meaningful, and thriving life. I truly appreciate you visiting my site and please take a few minutes to explore what the community here is all about. You are not here … Read More...
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