If you could say one thing to your future self, what would it be? If you’re still lamenting a difficult time in your past or holding onto an ex-partner, your words of wisdom could be filled with regret, anger, and bitterness.
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Do you ever feel like you could do better? Treat your body better? If your answers are affirmative, you are not alone. There is always room for improvement, and many people are aware of this. However, walking around with the constant thought that you should be doing more for your body can be a problem.
Living a life of abundance might seem like an unattainable dream to many people. However, the truth is that most people already possess what’s needed to live an abundant life. It’s just a matter of developing the right attitude and mindset to make you realize and appreciate everything that you have.
Relaxation techniques are physical methods or exercises that are used to reduce muscle tension and promote feelings of calmness. These practices also lower other physiological signs of stress, such as high blood pressure and anxiety. Muscle tension is actually a reaction to mental stress, but it also has the effect of putting stress on the body.
Obligations, work, plans, unforeseen complications- all of these eat into the little precious time that you have for yourself. It can be hard to plan and honor a time slot for “me-time” with all of the things you have to do, but it’s possible with a bit of determination and willpower.
Living your absolute best life sounds awesome, but in the fine print, you’ll find that actually doing it takes some real grit. If you need a bit of a hand building up your moxie, take advice straight from your favorite celebrities already enjoying the spotlight.
Forgiveness can be difficult. When you ask someone to forgive you, you know what you want. But when someone else wants you to forgive them, it’s not so straightforward. Should you act as though they’ve done nothing wrong?
It’s been rough for everyone. It’s been challenging, maddening, and exhausting. Each day that goes by brings its own set of challenges and questions, but each day is also a new opportunity to experience joy and to slow down and realize what’s important in life.
If you are one of the many people who have a phobia or irrational fear, you will know how debilitating it can be. What is a tolerable experience for some, can cause a sense of dread in others.
Many people struggle to maintain a positive mindset. When things are going badly, they can’t see anything outside of their rut. Even when things are good, they focus on the negatives. A negative mindset can be so powerful that, when absolutely nothing is wrong, you find yourself inventing negative scenarios for the future and putting the worst possible spin on the present.
As with many long-running, trend-defining internet destinations, Reddit can be intimidating to newcomers. Motivating other people towards specific Reddit trends or memes can be a lost cause, but many would be surprised to learn how easily they can “lurk” on the site’s most uplifting and delightful content with minimal investment.
Showing your gratitude to others is one of the most desirable attributes that you can have. Furthermore, it offers benefits to your own life by teaching you to be more grateful for what you have, as well as making you a happier person.
There are many ways to be happy, but we can also find comfort in the knowledge that our constant dissatisfaction is what makes us human. Questions about happiness, purpose and goals remind me of Don Quixote, the dreaming knight in Miguel de Cervantes‘
No matter your age or gender, self-care is important. Far from being selfish, self-care gives you the strength and stamina to be your best for others and for yourself. Why do you need self-care?
If you frequently find yourself saying yes, and then regret saying it, then you have likely developed the habit of people-pleasing. A people pleaser is a person who goes out of their way to gain the approval of other people.
On the surface, you might tell yourself that you’re happy, but there might always be an inkling of tension hidden that surfaces every once in a while. It might be when you’re at your desk at work, completing the same task over and over, when you’re at a party with people who you don’t want to talk to, or just when you’re finally alone with your thoughts.
Emotional intelligence (also known as Emotional Quotient or EQ) is a key component of your success in career and life. The ability to interact with people, understand their needs and stimulate fruitful collaboration stems from the strength of your EQ.
Unconscious bias, sometimes called implicit bias, is a term that has been in use for more than twenty years. The concept is simple. Everybody holds prejudiced views in their minds based on their social background.
Looking for some motivational quotes to get into a winning mindset? Here are some real-life strategies from Olympic gold medal winners. Whether you’re trying to get out of bed and into your sneakers for a morning run, are psyching yourself up to hit the books before an exam, or are chasing a professional goal like getting your dream job or earning a big promotion at work, your attitude can make the difference between hitting the mark and missing your opportunity.
It’s terrific working from home. You can complete tasks without anyone looking over your shoulder or a busy commute to the office. But there’s a snag. One of the toughest challenges you’re likely to run into when you work from home is difficulty focusing.
Everybody needs a little help in life. Maybe you’ve got into a rut at work and you’re not sure which direction your career should go. Maybe you’re struggling in a relationship or you find it hard to make friends.