The first thing that comes to mind when I think of being proactive is the NYC firefighters on 9/11. They embody the idea of being proactive. They took it upon themselves to think strategically without wasting any time, they didn’t let feelings of being overwhelmed impact them, and they just went for it when they … Read more
What is your personality like? Are you someone who is more of a realist? Or, are you someone who is more of a visionary? Are you someone who tends to focus on the practical? Or, do you want to dream big even if you might fall short? These questions describe the fundamental differences between what … Read more
When things don’t turn out the way you want or expect, it’s easy to deny your role in the situation and look to external factors to blame. And while circumstances, other people’s actions, and even luck can impact your personal and professional lives, refusing to accept accountability can prevent you from ever achieving your full … Read more
As the New Year approaches, we all have the opportunity to evaluate how life is going and commit to the steps necessary to make things better. The New Year is a chance to prioritize personal development plans and create new habits that improve the overall quality of our lives. If you think these are worthy … Read more
When I was pregnant with my daughter, I was an active member of an online group with 72 other expecting moms. The group was appropriately titled January 2015, the month our babies were due. Many members used the space while they were pregnant to create their “birth plans” and bounce ideas off of each other. Some … Read more
“The only thing that is constant is change.” – Heraclitus Especially with the advancements in technology, the world is constantly changing, and it’s up to you to keep up with it (which is near impossible if you don’t have a growth mindset). The only way for you to do this is to accept yourself as … Read more
Are you seeking personal growth and enlightenment? Look no further than “The Courage to Be Disliked” by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga. This transformative self-help book provides a new perspective on happiness and success, inspired by the theories of influential 20th-century psychologist Alfred Adler. In today’s article, we’ll discuss five lessons that can help you … Read more
Think back to the last time you received criticism. What was your response? Did you have a quick verbal reaction of defending yourself and trying to prove the criticizer wrong? Or were you able to pause and take a moment to listen to the negative feedback, process it, and recognize a possible area for improvement … Read more
Are you looking to change your mindset and achieve greater success in your personal and professional life? “The Magic of Thinking Big” by David J. Schwartz could be the perfect book for you. First published in 1959, the text has motivated millions of readers to improve their lives by expanding their beliefs and embracing a … Read more
Did you know that you can improve your capacity to think deeply? You’ll learn to do just that in Daniel Kahneman’s book Thinking Fast and Slow. The main premise of this book is a deep delve into the intricacies of human decision-making and cognition. Once you learn how these systems work in the human mind, … Read more