Jake is a good dude. He’s smart, well liked, and has a lot going for him. He’s been at his job for over a year and basically knows what’s going on at his company. His boss isn’t the best though, sometimes raising their voice a bit and demanding Jake does things faster. But Jake doesn’t really think much of it. …
How to Stop Self-Sabotaging: 11 Tips to Get Out of the Habit
Have you ever had times in your life where you felt like you were getting your own way, wondering how to stop self-sabotaging all of your goals, hopes, and dreams? You talked yourself out of doing something you knew you needed to, stepped down from asserting yourself and putting your needs forward, or engaged in negative behaviors you know you …
Motivating Goals: A Simple System You Can Use to Set Them
Setting motivating goals is the key to making progress in life. If your goals don’t motivate you, it’s going to be hard to get excited about them, and push through the more challenging days or things you need to do. In this article, you’ll get a step-by-step system to set goals that give you energy and get you fired up …
Stop Trying to Figure It All Out
Have you ever had a problem that you just couldn’t solve? We all have. So, what do we usually do? We try and try to figure it out. We apply more pressure. We drink some coffee to get it done. We stare at the screen to get it out. We enforce more rules and restrictions. I’m definitely guilty of this. …
What is Emotional Resistance? Why a “Technique” Won’t Work
There are so many tools for improving yourself out there. I’m sure if you’re reading this, you’re aware of quite a few. But do you find when you try to use them at times, they just don’t work? You’re wondering, “What is this emotional resistance? Why am I making myself feel worse when this thing is supposed to make me …
How to Deal With Anger: 10 Tips to Feel in Control Again
Do you ever get that feeling that it’s all too much? Maybe you got in a fight with your partner, you messed up a project, or something didn’t go your way. You feel like there’s a bunch of pent-up steam and energy and you’re about to explode. Learning how to deal with anger isn’t always easy. Anger is a normal …