Advice for thriving, not just surviving
Tweet “How few there are who have courage enough to own their faults, or resolution enough to mend them” – Benjamin Franklin We have all been our own worst enemy one time or another. We get in our own way and make things more difficult than they have to be. To our credit we are [...]
Tweet “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.” - Zig Ziglar We all have bad days from time to time. Some days we may not feel like doing much. We might be tired, frustrated, or overwhelmed by stress. Its days like these where have to [...]
Tweet Life is about progress not perfection. I believe this is one of the most important reminders we can give ourselves as we work on changing our life. The ongoing process of personal transformation can be very frustrating. Think about what really keeps you stuck. Is it because you don’t have what it takes and [...]
Tweet There comes a time every year, usually around the end of the year, when we consciously think about what is to come. We make a plan with respect to this new beginning in hopes that things will be different. The plan could be about changing old habits, making new ones, learning something new, or [...]
Tweet We all have days where we have to drag ourselves out of bed and, for lack of a better way to describe it, just feel “blah.” There are many reasons why you may feel less than inspired about life, from high stress levels at work to a poor diet or lack of exercise, but [...]
Tweet Do you really believe that you can’t change your life? We all struggle with making lasting change in certain areas, but of course you can change! It just might be time to go about changing in a different way. How does one make lasting change? Lasting change comes from the inside-out! Many people are [...]
Tweet “A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too busy to take care of his tools.” – Spanish Proverb Your productivity can suffer for many reasons: illness, burnout, fatigue…you name it. If you don’t take care of yourself productivity will dwindle. Too much stress and a lack of [...]
Tweet Where in your life would like to see transformation? Maybe it’s improving your character and becoming a more patient and compassionate person. Maybe you want to excel in your career, or start exercising more often and eating better. I believe as human beings we are motivated to seek autonomy, personal growth, and a sense of competence. [...]
Tweet Many people don’t put in their best effort unless they have to. When was the last time you tried to skimp by and just do the bare minimum? We’ve all been there and it probably won’t be the last time we battle with motivation. I struggle with motivation when I don’t care about what I’m doing or when I [...]
Tweet This is a guest post by Slavko Desik. He is writer and editor at Lifestyle Updated. Many people tend to make things more complex than they have to be. Even when the answer is right in front of us we may overlook what is already there in search of a more complex approach. The same [...]
Tweet Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Grady Winston. He is an avid internet entrepreneur and guest blogger from Indianapolis. You should never underestimate the role of nutrition in your brain’s day-to-day functioning. The right foods can have a demonstrative effect on your mental health and the brain’s ability to retain information and [...]
Tweet Stress is one of the top causes of physical and mental illness. People experience stress from many sources, whether it be money, work, relationships, or personal health. If we’re not aware of our stress levels it can catch up to us and leave us feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. If you have ever had one [...]
Tweet “Don’t say you don’t have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michaelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein.” ― H. Jackson Brown Jr. Are you looking for a little more time in your day to work on [...]
Tweet Life is made up, not of great sacrifices or duties, but of little things, in which smiles and kindness, and small obligations given habitually, are what preserve the heart and secure comfort. – Humphry Davy The idea of transformation can seem a little overwhelming. Making such a big change can sound like we need to [...]
Tweet Editors note: This is a guest post written by Judy Belmont (www.judybelmont.com) a mental health and wellness media expert, author and speaker. “True wealth comes not from having more but in wanting less.” – The Augusta Chronicle “When I finish school I’ll be happy.” “When I get married I’ll be happy.” “When I get divorced [...]
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