Practicing continuous improvement in all facets of your life is important for your overall self-growth, but continuing to improve your performance at work may have the largest impact on your life. As our ever-changing technological society continues to expand, keeping your knowledge and skills stagnant is a surefire way to put an end to your … Read more
It is widely accepted that people resist change. Instead, people prefer to find security in familiar approaches to life–which makes sense from an evolutionary standpoint, considering humans once perceived new stimuli to be a threat to their safety. The fear of the unknown has always had a huge impact on people’s decision making. And the … Read more
The explanation of human behavior is complicated. Why do we do the things we do? What pushes us to act on our instincts? Theorists have been researching human behavior since the beginning of time, looking for explanations behind various aspects of social phenomena that are supported by empirical evidence. Many theorists have offered possible reasons … Read more
Are you confident in your decision-making abilities? Do you feel in control of yourself and your future? We all experience moments of uncertainty, self-doubt, and regret, which leads to holding back from going for the things we really want in life. But when you feel empowered, you know what your starting point is and what … Read more
Have you ever worked on a team that operated like a well-oiled machine? Where everyone’s role was clearly defined, communication ran smoothly, and you didn’t have to constantly deal with problems because someone else dropped the ball? Alternatively, have you worked on a team where everyone had a lot on their plate, but different tasks … Read more
The worst days at work are those that are slammed busy from start to finish, but when 5:00 rolls around, you’ve hardly accomplished a thing. I find this to be the case on days when I am constantly interrupted by phone calls, emails, and unexpected tasks. These days are frustrating because while they do require hard work … Read more
When you think back to your younger years, you may not recall any of your “dear diary” moments as particularly enlightening. However, as adults with long-term goals and aspirations for self-improvement, keeping a journal in an effective manner can have a strong impact on your life. Adopting a journaling habit can help you meet your goals and improve your quality … Read more
We are in the depths of winter right now, but it won’t be long before we come out on the other side. This has been an especially long season for those who like to be out and about–socializing, experiencing new things, and taking on the world. But, as we sit in isolation in the midst … Read more
Mental illness is shaking off its outdated stigma, and people are starting to have a dialogue about their struggles with these invisible disorders. Out of all of the mental illnesses, the most common fall under the category of anxiety disorders, which impacts 18.1% of the American population each year. This specific type of mental disorder … Read more
We talk a lot about the purpose of your life on this site– how to find your purpose, writing your life purpose statement, and how important it is to create goals that fall in line with your purpose. But today, we are going to talk about living life on purpose. If you’re like many people, you spend your life on auto-pilot, … Read more