Posts Tagged ‘Stress’
What it Means to be Highly Sensitive
High sensitivity is a normal trait found in roughly 20% of the population, so it’s quite common. The proper term for this trait is Sensory-Processing Sensitivity or SPS. The brains of those with SPS function a little differently than those without the trait. Nearly all animals have demonstrated this trait, including dogs, cats, fish, and…
Read MoreThe Real Effects of Negative Thinking
Life isn’t always easy. Yet, we make life more challenging with negative thinking. The influence of negative thoughts is far-reaching. There’s no part of your life that escapes. It affects you mentally, emotionally, and physically. It limits your ability to achieve and to enjoy life. There are reasons why pessimists are so miserable. There…
Read MoreDestroy Insecurity and Take on the World
Insecurity is perhaps the biggest roadblock to achieving your goals. If you lack confidence and certainty in yourself and your skills, you’ll never leave the starting line. Insecurity is the result of poor mental habits and giving too much power to others. With work, you can be a highly confident and secure person!…
Read More13 Ways to Recharge Without Taking a Vacation
If you’re like most working adults, chances are you’re shortchanging yourself on vacation days. In today’s growing gig economy, many professionals have no vacation benefits. Even if you have a traditional staff position, you may feel like your boss discourages you from using your leave time. Plus, you may be concerned about being…
Read More9 Ways to Stop Sabotaging Yourself
Perhaps aside from the most successful people in the world, we all sabotage ourselves. Some wait until they’re close to success, while others sabotage themselves before they even take the first step. The causes are the same regardless of when it occurs. The world is tough enough without taking on the role of…
Read MoreTop 10 Strategies to Get the Respect You Deserve
Respect comes in two forms: self-respect and respect from others. These two types of respect, however, are intertwined. Consider what happens when you lack self-respect. You are on the losing end of every relationship. You’re more willing to indulge in negative habits. People treat you like a doormat. Your life and environment are often…
Read MoreBoost Self-Confidence With These 8 Surprising Actions
Who couldn’t use a little more self-confidence? Self-confidence can often be in short supply, but there are many ways you can get it back. When your self-confidence is lacking, take control of the situation and make yourself confident again. You can accomplish a lot more with self-confidence than you can without. Once you know…
Read More15 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 quick. Try these 15 foolproof…
Read MoreMake the Holiday Season Bright, Even with Health Challenges
Sickness and disease can be debilitating, frustrating, and frightening. But even with a health challenge, you can still see the beauty that still exists all around you. Even when you’re dealing with something unpleasant, there are pleasant things to be appreciated and enjoyed. Take time to think about the things you can…
Read MoreStrategies to Let Go of Past Mistakes and Move Forward
The most difficult person for us to forgive is usually ourselves. Regret, shame, and guilt prevent us from letting go of our past mistakes. Rather than reflecting on the experience and learning from it so that we can move forward, we tend to dwell on these unfortunate times. By refusing to forgive ourselves…
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