How to Detach From Past Negative Experiences
How long do you carry the past with you? Do you still squirm when you think about striking out in the bottom of the ninth inning with two men on …
The Neuroticism Factor: Sensitive and Nervous or Secure and Confident?
Just over two decades ago, a team of psychology researchers named Costa and McRae researched personality and came up with five pairs of personality traits (termed, “the Big Five”) that …
The Timid Person’s Solution to Standing Up for Yourself
Some of us are much better at standing up for ourselves than others. While some people can get worked up a little too easily and make a mountain out of …
Are You Self-Aware?
Self-awareness is having a high degree of knowledge about yourself. It’s awareness of your habits, emotional tendencies, needs, desires, strengths, and weaknesses. Having a high level of self-awareness is a …
Create the Support System You Need to Thrive
In the Western world, we like to do things on our own. Who needs help? Anyone that wants to thrive requires support. Support can come in many forms. You can …
5 Steps to an Authentic and Effective Self-Image
Your self-image is the way you view yourself. You might view yourself as a parent, construction worker, friend, blonde, sports fan, intelligent, impatient, and middle-aged. But you’re more than your …
Discovering Your Inner Creative Potential
Believe it or not, there is creativity lurking within all of us. Creativity is not only the ability to draw a picture or write a poem – creativity is simply …
How to Bloom Where You’re Planted
Are you the type of person that lets the negative circumstances and challenges you face determine your level of happiness? Do you believe that you’ll be happy when you land …
9 Sure-Fire Actions to Boost Your Self-Confidence
Life is more enjoyable when you feel confident. It’s also easier to be successful. A lack of confidence can get in the way of your career, relationships, and social life. …
Get Out of Your Own Way: Putting an End to Self-Sabotaging Behavior
Self-sabotage could be defined as deciding you want something and then making sure it doesn’t happen. Have you ever found yourself close to achieving a goal, only to throw it …