Yesterday, my daughter had to go to work earlier than usual, and since the gym where I work out is not far from her office, I decided to take her to work and then go to the gym. At a very early hour, the gym was already full of men …
We all have errands to run, tasks to complete, and chores to carry out. Often, these are tasks and chores that we do not really want to do, but we have to. The problem is that most of these tasks and chores take too much time to run, and we …
It is so easy and simple to procrastinate. It is an easy way to avoid doing things. Procrastination and putting off tasks that we don’t feel like doing do not require any effort. In time, this behavior becomes a habit if we put off doing things. Is it possible to …
If you were to measure your self-discipline, where would you place yourself on a scale of 1 to 10? Think about this question, and be honest with yourself. How can you measure it honestly and without bias? Ask yourself the following questions: When you make a promise, trivial or important, …
Are you attached to your cell phone and unable to leave it aside for a few minutes? Can you travel by bus or train or wait in line without texting with your cell phone? Do you always want to know what your friends are saying or tell them where you …
A few days ago, I came across the following saying: “Just because someone invites you to drama doesn’t mean you have to attend.” This is so true, but sadly, an advice not frequently followed. How many times have you been drawn into the drama someone created? How many times have …
Do you finish what you start? Do you possess enough inner strength to follow through with whatever you start doing? How many times have you started to do something with enthusiasm and energy and then lost your enthusiasm and energy after a while? How many times have you made promises …
Most people think developing inner strength requires long practice, solitude, or dramatic life challenges. Yet the truth is simpler — and more immediate. You can train your willpower, composure, and awareness anywhere, even in the middle of an ordinary day. Something as mundane as crossing a busy street can become …