Posts Tagged ‘Depression’
Stopping Self-Sabotage: How to Get Out of Your Own Way
There’s a lot of truth to the quote, “We have met the enemy, and he is us.” We get in our own way far more than life, other people, or bad luck sabotage our success. We really are our own worst enemy. You’d be amazed by how much easier your life would be if…
Read MoreHow to Gain Laser Focus in a World Full of Distractions
Our ability to focus has been reduced dramatically. We’ve never had more distractions to deal with. And as disheartening as it sounds, many of the distractions we face were engineered to be as distracting as possible. Our brains quickly become addicted to these distractions and our ability to focus on important work suffers. Learning…
Read MoreStaying Positive When You’re Surrounded by Negative People
You probably know more than your fair share of negative people! Since they’re everywhere, it’s important to know how to coexist with them. Negative people can have an impact on your attitude and your day. But, that doesn’t have to be the case. There are ways to mitigate the effect that negative people have…
Read MoreDealing with the Critics in Your Life
Whether you’re trying to save the world, lose 20 Kilos, write a novel, or master a video game, there will be at least one person in your life trying to drag you across the coals for it. There’s no way to live a meaningful life without critics, naysayers, and haters. They’re part of the…
Read MoreAn Effective Action Plan for When You Feel Overwhelmed
You probably can’t find anyone over the age of 10 that hasn’t felt overwhelmed at some point. It takes more to overwhelm some people than others, but the feeling and the impact are the same. It can be very challenging to focus on solutions and take the necessary steps to resolve the situation. However,…
Read MoreBecome a Scientist of Life and Discover What Works for You
A good scientist wants to know the truth. They aren’t concerned with their ego. You can be a scientist of life. It’s your job to figure out what works and what doesn’t. Fortunately, there are books available on nearly every subject written by experts. However, these just provide a starting point. It’s up to…
Read MoreDeveloping More Compassion for Yourself
Recent psychological studies are confirming the wisdom that has long been taught in Buddhism and other traditions, that developing more compassion for yourself will make you happier and more successful at reaching your goals. Whatever your spiritual beliefs, these are some of the benefits of self-compassion and methods for attaining them. Benefits of…
Read MoreThe Importance of Self-Respect
Why is self-respect so important? When you have self-respect, you actually fully love yourself. You love yourself for who you are on the inside and not just because of what you do, what you look like, or what you’re capable of. When you have self-respect, you take pride in who you are and you…
Read MoreInvest in Yourself and Enjoy the Difference
You spend time and money keeping your car in good shape, but what about your body? You do things for your children, but what about yourself? Why not spend some time, money, and effort on yourself? There’s a lot you can do to invest in yourself. See how much more you can accomplish when…
Read MoreStop Negative Self-Talk Before It Utters Another Word
As humans, we’re sometimes very hard on ourselves. Whether we’re conscious of it or not, our beliefs can sometimes be very damaging to our self-esteem. Unfortunately, these negative talking points in our head sometimes keep us stuck in a rut. A great psychologist, Albert Ellis, had many tokens of wisdom to pass around. One…
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