MAKING PEACE WITH YOUR INNER CRITIC

The way you talk to yourself can build you up or tear you down. When your inner dialogue is harsh, it’s usually because you’re repeating things you heard from your parents or other authority figures when you were growing up. If the criticism goes too far, it can...

A 7-STEP PROCESS TO OVERCOME FEAR AND SELF-DOUBT

Fear and self-doubt are two things that every normal person faces. These are also two of the biggest obstacles to success and happiness. Some people feel more fear and self-doubt than others. And, some are better at overcoming these emotions than others. Regardless of...

HOW DO YOU SABOTAGE YOUR SUCCESS?

Everyone has had the experience of self-destructing. It’s a strange feeling to know that you ruined the very thing you were trying so hard to accomplish. Most self-sabotage is the result of discomfort. It can be the discomfort of failing, succeeding, or having to...

HOW POSITIVE DELUSIONS CAN HELP YOU TO REACH YOUR GOALS

A positive delusion could be viewed as merely a very positive attitude. Now, you might think that’s just being inaccurate and lying to yourself. You might be right, but the science is clear on this matter. Studies have shown that people who overestimate their skills,...

ARE NAPS A MAGIC BULLET OR A WASTE OF TIME?

Are you a napper? It seems like one group of people believe naps are a gift from the heavens. Others believe that naps are a waste of time and only lead to feeling worse than you did before lying down for a quick snooze. Are naps a good idea? Fortunately, science has...

15 WAYS TO RELAX IN 5 MINUTES OR LESS

It’s easy to relax when you’re on vacation as you lie on the beach or stroll through museums. However, peace can be more elusive when your kids are home sick and your inbox is overflowing at work. Fortunately, there are ways to make relaxing anywhere simple and...