Self-Improvement

Positive thinking has numerous benefits to your health and long term survival. The benefits and the components of positive thinking are reviewed in this article. Negative self talk is discussed, along with methods of changing your outlook.

Intuition is a way to make a quick decision, usually based on your past experience. This article discusses decision making and the role of intuition. Some scientific studies are also reviewed.

On a material level, there are some interesting similarities between Epicureanism and minimalism. Although the latter is not a full philosophy, but rather a set of habits with beneficial results.

Create your own gratitude practice with 30 inspiring journal prompts.

In Atomic Habits, author James Clear walks you through every step, with science-backed facts, on how habits work and to how you can work your habits. And make them stick.

If you were raised by personality disordered (narcissistic, borderline) parents, they likely discouraged you from having personal boundaries so you’d be easy to control.

The way we live, our diet, and how we take care of our body and our mind have an impact on our memory, our physical health, and our well-being.

The key to making your dreams come true is to create goals you can act on. Following these steps will help you create goals which are specific, measurable, actionable, relevant, and time-bound. You'll hold yourself to them and succeed more often!

Through the Brownian process of living, we have ironically found that comfort is not a good state of being. We only grow through sacrifice and discomfort. Here is why you should embrace discomfort in your life.

A discussion of the role biorhythms play in setting intentions. Pairing firm and detailed expectations with careful timing often yield good results.

Feel like there's not enough hours in the day? Try these 4 simple tips to reclaim your time and be more productive!

Successful people consistently exhibit a Proactive Mindset characterized by confidence and tenacity in the face of a challenge. Unsuccessful people demonstrate a Reactive Mindset associated with uncertainty and the tendency to retreat when they get frustrated. Which are you?

We should all take the time to conduct ‘internal research’ to figure out what actually gets us excited. 'Productivity' as it is usually defined should not always be our default state of being.

Is your morning routine always the same? Is it a slog just to get out of bed to get ready for the day? Then you need to change your morning routine, and it can be done in just 15 minutes.

Many people look at most obstacles as if they can be brute-forced, but this can leave you drained after you work harder than you do smarter. Here is a simple, step-by-step system to conquering every obstacle you may face, in the most efficient way possible.

People can be emotionless in life because of the many unpredictable circumstances that affect their lives. Here I talk about the complexities of everyday emotion and why feeling numb is okay, too.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is designed to help children and adults who have a problem with learning, remembering or other brain skill problems. CBT is explained in this article. Methods of improving brain function are also discussed. Cognitive training goals are explained.

Don't let Old Man Winter get you down. Try these 7 fun tips to beat the winter blues.

Often we declutter our houses and workplaces but we never declutter our minds. The mind should be decluttered regularly to enhance productivity and live a life free from frustration, mental health issues and physical ailments too. These 10 things will declutter your mind and rejuvenate your life.

The new year offers an opportunity to grow and change. This article offers three easy steps to help you sort out your resolutions and intentions and create positive, lasting change that will improve your life and your outlook. You can live your best life today, and this article gets you started.

A guide to self love, self acceptance, and self discovery.

Walking a labyrinth path as a form of meditation helps us release the distractions of the outside world in order to give our intuitive Wisdom room to rise to the service and guide us toward achieving our goals and dreams, while integrating the mind-body-spirit connection within us.

Is free will an illusion? Are our choices truly our own or the product of external influences? Discover how to develop greater self-awareness and control.

Most people I know have a “To Do” list. I believe that there’s great value in having a “To Don’t” list as well.

All about what I've learned in this tumultuous decade of my life.

Focusing on your passion alone can land you in serious trouble. A balance between passion and curiosity is necessary to maintain inner peace and balance. Understanding the limitations and possibilities of passion and curiosity will help you avoid running into emotional and/or mental blocks.

We all have goals we want to smash. It's helpful to remember certain principles to catalyze momentum towards our goals. These four concepts will help guide you while you work to achieve your goals.

4 steps to be the better person in a world of naysayers.

Trusting your intuition can help you make the best decisions. This article explains the way the mind works when making decisions, and it also explains the benefits of intuitive thinking. Ways to improve your intuition are included.

Lao Tzu said "Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished." Here I offer 8 lessons from nature to help you slow down your daily pace, maximize your efficiency, and accomplish everything you need.

There are numerous benefits to positive thinking, and negative feelings cause unwanted results. Goals, health and ways to stay positive are all discussed in this article. The way the brain works with positive and negative thoughts is explained.

Having the ability to communicate authentically will build strong relationships based on honesty and integrity, making it your greatest accomplishment.

Words have the power to make us feel all kinds of emotions. When we are deliberate about the words that we use, we can be unstoppable and achieve all of our goals. When we use the wrongs words, we can unintentionally sabotage ourselves. Learn how the words you use can help you achieve weight loss.

Obstacles are everywhere—especially if you're focused on them. Overcoming them should be your constant goal. Here are 3 easy ways to overcome any obstacle.

In a fast-paced world with high demands on our day-to-day lives, it's harder than ever to monitor our personal health and wellness. Read on for tips on how to better care for yourself.

In life, wherever we look or focus our attention, we will tend to steer ourselves in that direction.

The definitive guide to bullet journals.

Discover the layers of the yogic term "asteya", or non-stealing.

A look into practical techniques to gain more from your standard 24 hours a day.

A hardcore resolutions and planning fan shares her top 6 tips to design goals that are effective, long-lasting, and permanent.

As a life coach, I'll help you figure out where you are, where you'd like to be and how to get there. I've included some practical tips and suggestions to help live your best life today, as we explore core values and priorities.

Over 70% of us never achieve our New Year's resolutions, but it's not because we lack the willpower or the motivation. Here's how to set ambitious goals you can achieve.

Minimalism isn't about deprivation. It's about cherishing and creating space for thought and being present. If you are overwhelmed by clutter—be it mental, material, or social—minimalism might be for you. I've learned that it takes some time to embrace this new lifestyle, but you can do it.

Many people make and break New Year's resolutions every year. Instead of thinking about them as resolutions that can be tossed aside this year, consider making goals for very specific new habits for a new year. These you can conquer a little at a time, in your own way, and see success at every step.

If you could go back and do some things differently in your life, maybe you would be happier, maybe your life would be easier, or maybe you wouldn't be here at all. You experience situations in life for a reason, and everything you do along the way makes you who you are. Keep from looking back.

Our avoidance is caused by stress, not laziness, therefore, we don’t need willpower. We need to reduce the stress we associate with what we are trying to accomplish. These 5 techniques will improve your motivation and help you overcome procrastination and achieve your goals.

In this series, a real life coach offers solutions to real problems. We'll look at where you are, where you'd like to be and how to get there. I've included some practical tips and suggestions to help live your best life today. Forget resolutions. Today we start a new way of thinking.

Do you have all the answers to life's questions? Time is an excellent teacher because it is with experience that you gain wisdom. Take a 50 year trip with me and learn some valuable lessons . . .

Here's the SMART way to achieve your goals no matter what they are.