When someone asks how your day is going, you have a choice: either reflect on all the blessings in your life or fixate on a singular mishap. Similarly, when evaluating new opportunities, you can concentrate on the upside potential or dwell on the drawbacks. The reality is, your perspective holds significant power, shaping how you… [Read More]
Believe That You Can, and You Will
Some people possess incredible potential for success, and yet they find themselves grappling to hit their stride. They believe success is beyond their control rather than accepting personal responsibility for their circumstances. This mindset has real consequences. If you convince yourself that you are powerless to shape your destiny or that you are at the… [Read More]
Are You Down in the Dumps? Take This Challenge
How much of your day is consumed by negative thoughts? Take this challenge. For the next week, there will be no complaining, no worrying, no judgement, no jealousy, and no self-defeating thoughts. That means that you must be optimistic, see the good in everything, and be a positive influence in other people’s lives. I know… [Read More]
Do You Talk Yourself into Failing?
There are two types of people in the world — those who face a challenge and say, “This will be tough, but we can do it!” and those who say, “Nobody’s done this before. Why are we even trying?” While some may say that it’s good to be realistic, the biggest obstacle to your success… [Read More]
Is Your Glass Half-Full or Half-Empty?
Do your days ever start off crappy? Your kid has a cold, you run into heavy traffic on your way to work, and the milk in your coffee is sour. Really? If it’s not one thing, it’s another. You get cut off by a driver, your computer goes on the fritz, or your favorite shirt… [Read More]
Mindfulness: 13 Ways to Obtain a Positive Mindset
Do You Have a Healthy Mindset?
Think about all the time that you spend taking care of your body: the organic food, the vitamin supplements, and, who can forget — the exercise. Do you focus the same amount of attention on your attitude, outlook, and self-confidence? The fact is, your mindset and view of the world can have a significant impact… [Read More]
Get It Done!
What happens when someone asks us to do something really tough? First, we try to get out of it. Right? Next, we complain that they’re asking the impossible. Then, we whine to our friends, “I’m having such a bad day” or “The world is unfair.” After we’ve exhausted every way to get out of the… [Read More]