In the early stages of writing my doctoral dissertation, I was lucky to eke out more than a few sentences a day. Words came out as slowly as liquid petroleum dripped out of decaying dinosaur bones. Each idea or turn of phrase was scrutinized, re-scrutinized, edited, then deleted. At the end of each day, I … Read more
Public speaking is a habit I am currently working on improving. While I am getting better, I still have a ways to go to get to where I would like to be. So I was excited when an accomplished public speaker, Ramakrishna Reddy asked to do a guest post on the site about creating a … Read more
A month ago, I read Stephen Guises’s book Mini Habits: Smaller Habits. Bigger Results. What I loved about the content was Stephen’s emphasize on how small changes can have an amazing impact in your life. His “mini habit” concept is something I’ve incorporated into my life. And so far, it has worked really well. Hi, … Read more
We’ve all been there… You are trying, with all your willpower, not to eat bad food; but that slice of pizza is simply calling to you. “Eat me, eat me,” the pizza is practically screaming. So your willpower snaps and you eat the slice. Then what usually happens? After that, do you chalk it up … Read more
Is it possible to change a bad habit? Can you replace limiting behaviors with good habits? That’s what many people claim is possible through neuroplasticity. So what is neuroplasticity and how can it help you develop good habits? What is Neuroplasticity? Put simply, the concept of neuroplasticity is defined as: Neuroplasticity nu̇r-ō-pla-ˈsti-sə-tē The way the … Read more
Life can be tough. Sometimes it’s stressful, challenging, and downright overwhelming. But laughter gives you the power to take all of life’s challenges in stride. Different research studies have shown that having a sense of humor can help develop resilience in dealing with life’s difficulties. Then if life insists on giving you lemons, you can … Read more
Need a short break from a busy workday? Here’s a collection of work memes to temporarily take your mind off all the tasks that need your attention today. These memes take a lighthearted jab at things related to work, such as the amount of caffeine employees need to function, dealing with coworkers you don’t necessarily … Read more
Success comes to those who work hard and are willing to go the distance for their dreams. Today’s post features songs about working hard. This collection is a tribute to those who contribute their strength, knowledge, and skills to keep the economy afloat, their families provided for, and their dreams alive. People who work hard … Read more
The world can be a scary place, and being able to face your fears head on is one of the most vital life skills to have. It may seem that some people are inherently brave and easily shrug off a worry or fear, but being bulletproof to fear is not something you are born with… … Read more
Like most of us, there might be times in your life when a few inspiring words can give you that much-needed push to keep going. Today, we’re sharing with you strong woman quotes from women and men who understand that women hold a lot of power within them. For the first time in history, America … Read more