This is a guest post by Niklas Goeke — adapted from his original blog post on 27 self-awareness activities. To learn more, I encourage you to check out his article, which provides detailed explanations for many of the strategies covered in the following blog post. Also, Nik is a writer, editor, and the owner of Four Minute Books. … Read more
Do you ever find yourself having thoughts such as “I’m not good enough” or “I always screw things up”? Does your inner critic have a louder voice than your inner cheerleader? You are not alone. Most people struggle with negative self-talk at some point and it can chip away at your self-confidence and mental health, … Read more
Many of us are on a quest to discover our purpose in life. If you’re on this journey, we hope that today’s article featuring the best find your why worksheet examples can help in your search. When you know your life’s purpose, each day is infused with meaning. There is a sense of excitement every … Read more
As you go through life, you want to place yourself in the best position possible to be successful. This may include landing that perfect job, getting into graduate school, having a positive impact on those around you, or all of the above. The only way that you are going to be able to place yourself … Read more
“Stop being so sensitive.” “Don’t you think you’re overreacting?” From the 1944 movie, Gaslight, to being one of 2018’s most popular words of the year, this manipulative tactic has proven to be effective for anyone trying to gain control over someone else. Gaslighting gained popularity among professionals in the 1980s when gaslighting was written about … Read more
Consider the common (albeit, often unspoken) competition between friends to have the nicest car, newest electronics, and most expensive clothes. I’m sure that you’re familiar with this phenomenon enough to know that it’s often coupled with feelings of jealousy, resentment, and discontent. Humans are naturally competitive and have an intrinsic drive to have a relative … Read more
Having self-awareness means that you have a sharp realization of your personality, including your strengths and weaknesses, your thoughts and beliefs, your emotions, and your motivations. If you are self-aware, it is easier for you to understand other people and detect how they perceive you in return. Many people assume that they have a healthy … Read more
How well do you know yourself? Being aware of who you truly are can be very valuable, especially when it comes to your self-confidence. But although many of us would like to say that we’re self-aware, only a few people actually are. In an article published in Harvard Business Review, psychologist Tasha Eurich reveals that … Read more
If you’re looking for destiny quotes, this collection is perfect for you. Some people view destiny as something that’s inevitable—something that happens to us that is beyond our control. However, there are others who believe that destiny is what you achieve through the choices you make in life. Making the right choices brings you closer … Read more
What is the difference between character vs personality? I think you will agree that it can sometimes be difficult to discern the difference between the two. The fact is it can be incredibly easy to confuse character with personality. Someone can have a good personality and still have a weak character. And this works the … Read more