Advice for thriving, not just surviving
Tweet “I have to know me to grow me.” – John Maxwel You are much more capable and remarkable than you give yourself credit for. You may not be able to see it right now but there is amazing potential within you. There is amazing potential within all of us but it just needs to [...]
Tweet The idea that “we are what we think” has been around for centuries. Many of the greatest thinkers in history have taught that by altering what we think about and the beliefs we hold we can transform our life for the better. Despite this clear message that has proven true for many people, the [...]
Tweet Ever struggle with making lasting change? Are you holding on to past hurts that are keeping you stuck? Want to know how to move forward and make positive lasting change? Well keep reading! I had the pleasure of interviewing Alex Blackwell, founder of The BrideMaker about his new book Saying Yes to Change:10 Timeless Life [...]
Tweet Do you ever struggle with getting things done on time? Maybe you just don’t seem to stick with your goals? Self-sabotage can be a subtle phenomenon. You’ll know it’s taking place when everything is going well and you’re making great progress, and then all of sudden things fall apart, and you find yourself stunned, [...]
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 “To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true. To think only of the best, to work only for the best and to expect only the best.” – The Optimists Creed Okay, I know this quote is a little ideal, but positive thinking is certainly an important part of [...]
Tweet “Life is found only in the present moment.” – Thich Nhat Hanh If there is one thing we human beings love to do, it’s prepare for our future and dwell on our past. Unfortunately, when our view of the past and future isn’t pleasant it leads to suffering. This resentment and anxiety is where [...]
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 “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. [...]
Tweet 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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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