Confidence provides an evolutionary edge. It is a vital ingredient for success in life. It gives us the courage and determination to tackle new challenges, social situations, and tasks without fear in several ways:

• Belief In Oneself: When we have confidence, we believe in our abilities and...

Nature has a profound impact on our mental and physical health. I experience this daily living in the mountains of Southern California, immersed in natural beauty and surrounded by wildlife. I also experienced the direct contrast of living in nature because I spent 18 years of my...

People-pleasing can be a recipe for disaster. People-pleasing is when people try to win the approval and affection of others by altering their behavior, opinions, or emotions to fit into what the people-pleaser thinks other people want and expect from them to be liked, etc.

It could be...

Ever catch yourself zoning out, thinking about things unrelated to your current task?  Daydreaming is good for you! I do a lot of daydreaming myself. Here are a few reasons why daydreaming is healthy:

• Relaxation: Daydreaming provides a break from reality, giving your brain a chance to relax...

Studies have shown that certain leadership qualities and traits can be associated with success and wealth:

• Vision: the ability to see the big picture and set a clear direction for their organization.
• Decision-making skills: the ability to make tough decisions quickly and effectively.
• Emotional...

How can you win anything if you don’t compete? There is a critical nuance worth exploring here. I always compete to win and be the best, but I never compete against anyone else. I don’t have the mindset of beating others, I solely have the mindset of being the best and...

I have an alternative spin on a quote originally attributed to a Finnish composer named Jean Sibelius who said, “No one ever built a statue to a critic.” My personal spin on it is "No one ever built a statue of a skeptic.”

Have you ever seen a statute of a person where the...

Envy, in a nutshell, is wanting what others have. Jealousy encompasses feelings of insecurity, fear, and envy over a lack of possessions, status, or something of personal value. Both involve comparisons, which reflect feelings of insufficiency.

Adding to this soup of negative emotions is a sense...

Have you ever had conversations that feel like a royal waste of time? I call those NONversations - conversations that go nowhere.

How about those who argue with or antagonize people on the internet about politics, religion, or other hot topics? Do you really think an agro-post on someone’s...

People mistakenly conclude that confidence is only about an outward display or public performance, like being the most gregarious, charming person at the party. Some of the most confident people are the quietest people in the room. Confidence and extroversion are not directly...