Self Improvement and Personal Development
Articles on self-improvement and personal development, and on how to improve yourself and your habits.
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Improving our self-image may seem like a daunting task at first. How do we overcome years of negative reinforcement that has convinced us we are not skinny enough, smart enough, or rich enough? How do we reverse our belief that we don’t possess the characteristics needed to become successful? We …
We all want to feel happy and confident. Confidence helps you get better results and appreciated by others. This increases your chances of getting more responsibilities and a raise. In relationships, you get the attention you deserve. In short, confidence helps you get whatever you want in life. Lack of …
Do you sometimes feel sorry for yourself and get into a bad mood? Do you wish you knew how to stop feeling sorry for yourself? Sometimes, what you plan or expect does not work as desired. Sometimes, you feel rejected. You might study and yet, get low grades. You work …
In the world today, finding people who are not afraid to unapologetically be their authentic selves has become as rare as being able to find a needle in the proverbial haystack. Everyone wants to be like everyone else, not realizing that everybody is unique in their own way and they …
Life is full of decisions. Small ones, big ones, decisions that take you down a different path, and decisions that can change your life forever. We’re constantly having to make choices – it’s a fundamental part of life – and doing so properly, by choosing the paths and making the …
How to Create Good Habits that Actually Stick? “To change a habit, make a conscious decision, then act out the new behavior.” – Maxwell Maltz Habits form the foundation of everything you do. Without realizing it your brain has created thousands of habits to help you make it through your …
Emily Bazelon, Yale research fellow and journalist, defines bullying as: “physical or verbal abuse that occurs repeatedly and involves a power imbalance. In other words, it’s one kid using social power or physical strength to dominate another in a way that really makes the target miserable.” But that’s in relation …
Everything boils down to choices. It’s one of the few shared experiences among humans. All of us make decisions. We all live with the results of the decisions we make. We also live with the results of the decisions that others make. Ultimately, we have control only over the decisions …
We often encounter little incidents that cause anger. If we could wait a moment before venting the anger, we can make it disappear. If we can become aware of these events, we can learn to control the anger and enjoy a more peaceful state of mind. Let’s begin with two …
“Curiosity is the engine of achievement”– Ken Robinson What Is Curiosity and What Does It Mean? Let’s start by explaining what curiosity is. How Does Curiosity Manifest? Curiosity can manifest in many ways, such as the desire to read gossip columns, watch reality TV shows, or learn about people and …