There is a certain freedom that comes to you when you stop taking things personally. Let these 7 mantras guide you the next time you catch yourself taking something personally. Read more in this post from MarcAndAngel.com. People are toxic to be around when they believe that everything happening around them is a direct assault on them or is in some way all about them. That is ... Continue Reading
5 Invaluable Ways to Improve Your Self-Esteem
Building up self-esteem isn't easy, but it’s absolutely worth the effort. This post from The Independent shares 5 simple ways to improve your self-esteem, coming straight from a psychologist with 20 years of experience. Self-esteem is a wonderful but delicate thing. When our self-esteem is high, we feel more resilient, we're less vulnerable to anxiety and rejection, and less ... Continue Reading
How Mindfulness Can Help You Take Charge of Your Life
Are you just coasting along and accepting the defaults in your life? Take charge of your life with mindfulness. This post from Scott Hanselman explains why and how! I'm setting a goal for myself to finish my half-finished book relationshiphacks.com this year. In an attempt to make that happen (and because the recent podcast with my wife was wildly popular) I'm going to try to ... Continue Reading
Do This and Improve Your Life Instantly
You have the power of choice. You can improve your life. You owe it to the others in your life and you owe it to yourself. This post from Zen Presence nudges you toward a better future. All that is required is a little bit of courage and some reflecting. This is no gimmick. If you take the following action, I promise you that it will improve your life and it doesn't require ... Continue Reading
Self Confidence & Self Esteem – Fake or Real?
As I watch the X Factor I notice the “unstoppable” aura that even the kids have - is it real or just "fake it til you make it" stuff? If it is real - what is it, how and where do they get it? They all seem to ooze that aura of self confidence and self esteem. So what's the difference? Self confidence is faith in your own judgment and ability. It is confidence in your own ... Continue Reading