With the cheer of Christmas upon us, it’s that time of the year again when magic comes alive and along with it– the feelings that everything is possible, if you truly believe it. With the New Year looming ahead of us, our goals, dreams and aspirations become our main priority again. We want to write …
Have you ever wished you were a wizard? The kind that can wave his/her wand, pronounce few words and make something happen? No, this is not a trick question. Nor it’s a test on your knowledge of the Harry Potter books either. Although we primarily think of “magic words” as a purely fictional idea, this …
Unequivocally, there’s value to be gained in being our true selves, in pursuing our goals as our true selves, or succeeding and being loved and respected as our true selves. But, is being our raw unscripted versions really such a good idea?
“Presence” is a delightful book. It’s packed with good advice, scientific evidence, and inspiring stories of people who have overcome various adversities in life, only to become stronger. Along the way, they have also acquired a precious skill—the ability to command respect and inspire others, only with their presence.
Success and confidence can come from different sources, we all know this, some more prevalent or lasting than others. We often think that the “pursuit of more” will bring us greater satisfaction — that if we are the fairest and the richest in the land, our sense of worth will sky-rocket and will stay up forever. And when it doesn’t, we are thrown in a turmoil of disappointment and dissatisfaction.
Have you ever felt stuck in life? Here are three approaches you can undertake to help yourself find your genuine calling in life.
No man is happy without a delusion of some kind. Delusions are as necessary to our happiness as realities. Christian Nestell Bovee Do you think you are a good person? Better than most perhaps? What about smart or intelligent? Or better at your job than most of your co-workers? If so, you are not alone. …
Failures, perhaps surprisingly, can be a confidence-booster. They help us build stamina, persistence and courage. That is, they make us feel greater respect and admiration for the man in the mirror. And although failing stings, it’s often also the only way for us to grow up, to become tougher and to ultimately — succeed the …
Confidence may be a pretty tricky mindset to embrace every day, as many who struggle with low esteem likely know too well. For one thing, psychologists have discovered that our levels of self-assurance can fluctuate daily and even hourly—this is something that they call state self-esteem. It means that certain events or situations can either …
Have you had that one childhood friend that you did almost everything together with? If so, you’ve probably often heard your parents compare you to her/him (mine did): “Look at Jane (John)–how come they are doing better in school, at sports, at playing the piano?” or “Why can’t you be more like Jane (John)?” How …