Thousands of thoughts go through our minds each day at the conscious and subconscious levels. Most of them come and go as they please without you noticing or causing distress. Things become somewhat problematic when negative intrusive thoughts seep into our consciousness. Practically everyone experiences these thoughts from time to time, but they can get … Read more
We have all put off doing something that we didn’t look forward to. For most people, this doesn’t happen often. For others, however, procrastination is so ingrained that this happens regularly… even when it’s something positive. It’s as if they are sabotaging their own happiness. Chronic procrastination is something that needs to be addressed and … Read more
Are you a parent or teacher of teenagers? If so, you want the best for them. They are at a crucial time in their lives and you will have an impact on their success. You are their guide, a mentor, tasked with helping them find meaning and purpose in life. One way to help them … Read more
If you’ve ever wanted to stop wasting time procrastinating and actually achieve your goals, you can benefit by learning a thing or two about how to take action. In all honestly, most people have been found guilty of procrastination at one time or another… I know I have. But over time, I’ve learned to manage my … Read more
I don’t really like to admit it, but I do struggle with self-esteem and self-confidence. While I still exude a certain amount of confidence, I often can’t help but think that I would have a better quality of life- both personally and professionally – if I could believe in myself more. In this post, I will address … Read more
There’s a secret to making dreams come true – we need a vision and we need to set goals. People get confused about vision vs goals; sometimes assuming they’re the same thing. But they have some important differences, and both are vital to helping us become who we want to be. There’s nothing better than letting … Read more
“Thank you so much for making dinner.” “Please, may I have that financial file before the meeting?” “No, thank you. I’m not available to join you for cocktails after work.” Do you consider yourself to be a polite person? Or maybe you want to learn how to be (more) polite? The good news is that you … Read more
Jim Collins and Jerry Porras coined the phrase “Big Hairy Audacious Goals” in 1994 when they published their book Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies. BHAGs (pronounced bee-hag) aren’t your ordinary goals. They are the kind of goals that launch companies into a realm way beyond a point ever imagined possible. If you want … Read more
Have you ever thought about the words boss and leader? Often, people mistake one for the other. This may be because, on paper, they appear similar. Even the dictionary defines both similarly… but, in actuality, a boss and a leader couldn’t be more different from each other. While a boss and a leader may fill … Read more
If you feel as though anxiety is controlling you, then you might want to try journaling for anxiety. In fact, anxiety is something I deal with every day and I’m committed to coping with it. Despite the difficulty in facing my fears, I manage to control my anxious thoughts quite well. Journaling can be very effective in … Read more