Posts Tagged ‘Self-esteem’
The Hesitant Pigeon Fable
Tommy always had a hard time making up his mind and choosing anything. “I don’t know if I picked the right berries. I can’t decide which ones to eat,” lamented Tommy. Tommy the pigeon couldn’t decide what to eat or where to go. He couldn’t choose, always hesitated, and spent hours thinking. Jimmy the hummingbird…
Read MoreThe Scary Swamp Fable
Armando Alligator swam happily in the swamp. He giggled to himself as people and birds got so flustered when they saw him. “Gosh, all those creatures are pretty weird. Why do they get so scared when they see me? I’m the friendliest guy ever,” Armando thought. Armando looked up just in time to see…
Read MoreSelena the Self-Confident Snake Fable
Sometimes, Selena couldn’t help but notice one glaring difference between her and the other jungle animals: She would shed her skin as often as four times per year. “I wish my body wouldn’t constantly change as much as it does,” she said to her mum one day. “I just don’t know if my friends…
Read MoreThe Independent Panda Fable
Although Puff enjoyed spending time with the other animals in the forest, she also enjoyed her time alone. Roaming around made her feel free. She liked thinking that she could take care of herself. One day, as the family was seeking bamboo plants for their supper, Puff drifted miles away, lost in the serenity…
Read MoreThe Power of Measuring Your Life
The things you measure have a funny way of improving. It almost looks like magic. Measuring those things in your life that matter is a powerful way of emphasising and improving them. For example, it’s hard to know if your diet is working if you don’t check the scale regularly. Are you getting stronger in…
Read More11 Life-Changing 30-Day Challenges
A 30-day challenge can be a great way to kick-start making a significant change in your life. The mere thought of making a long-term change can be too uncomfortable for most people to bear. However, most of us are intrigued and less intimidated by trying something new for just a month. In just a…
Read MoreStopping 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 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,…
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