Have you ever been asked a question like, "Hey, what are you doing next Thursday?" and felt like you were being cornered into a situation you didn't want to be in? Sneaky, leading questions like these can put pressure on you to say yes to plans you're not comfortable with. There is a way out - you h...

Unfortunately, money can be a source of stress, worry, and negativity for many people. I have been there myself and it can be challenging not to focus on the reality of your low (and concerning) bank account balance. Our focus must be diverted to a better mindset and outlook. Changing your thoughts ...

The world is lacking in it and we all need more of it...critical thinking. It is an essential skill that everyone should develop to become more successful and help navigate today's world of pervasive misinformation. Incorporating critical thinking into your life can reap numerous benefits.

Here are...

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 skills...

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 life in downtown Ch...

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 anything fro...

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 and r
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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 winning. Competing against one...

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 description read, “This g...

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 of...

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 social m...