Transforming lives, one insight at a time
Transforming lives, one insight at a time
There will be days when you just don’t feel like doing anything. The occasional lazy day is fine, but when they become a regular occurrence, something needs to change. Successful people do a good job of motivating or inspiring themselves to take action each day. It’s quite likely that some people find it easier to …
You might have read my article about the first time I created a vision board, but have you ever made one? Essentially it’s a large poster that you construct to help you achieve your goals. It contains pictures and words that represent your goals. For example, if you dream of taking a vacation to Italy, …
Your beliefs about yourself and your life have more power over your existence that you can imagine. Personal ideas and values you’ve held for a long time can block the way toward a life you desire. Identify your unhelpful negative beliefs and replace them with positive ones. Examine some beliefs that may be hampering you …
Struggling with your confidence? You’re not alone. We all strive to have more self-confidence. However, it can be difficult to come by at times. We often hold ourselves to unreasonably high standards, and this can have a negative impact on our self-esteem. However, if you can learn how to leverage and strengthen your self-confidence you …
The greatest blind spot we all have is ourselves. We don’t know ourselves that well. We certainly don’t see ourselves the way others do. Truly knowing yourself might be one of the greatest challenges you’ll ever face. But it’s a challenge worth pursuing. Knowing yourself better has so many benefits. You become better at managing …
I’m surprised by how many people don’t think about their future. There’s nothing wrong with living in the moment – that’s actually key to finding joy in the small things in life. But if you’re not thinking about your future, what does the future hold for you? More of the same old, same old? Are …
There really is something quite magical about vision boards. When I first heard about them I thought, “Oh what a fun little activity!” And did nothing. Eighteen months ago I saw an ad for a vision board workshop. At the time, I was mentoring a young girl who shared my enjoyment of crafting and, once …
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, focus …
Do you feel like a fraud in danger of being exposed when someone praises your work? Do you think your achievements are just a matter of luck? If so, you may be experiencing Impostor Syndrome. That’s the term psychologists invented in the 1970s when they were studying successful women. Now, they know that men are …
The way you talk to yourself can build you up or tear you down. When your inner dialogue is harsh, it’s usually because you’re repeating things you heard from your parents or other authority figures when you were growing up. If the criticism goes too far, it can discourage you from trying something, and take …