Written by Shunmyo Masuno—a head priest of a 450-year-old Zen Buddhist temple and an award-winning Zen garden designer—the book is a pure delight to read. It contains 100 pieces of advice on how to lead a simpler and more fulfilling life. Each chapter is a couple of pages long, which makes for a quick read. …
In order to improve your self-esteem, you need to know not only the right paths to take that will get you there, but equally —the ones not to venture into.
Our society often seduces us into believing that a higher salary, an Ivy-League education or a prestigious occupation may bump up our confidence. Although there are sprinkles of truth in this, what transpires upon closer examination is that none of these elements are a sustainable source of self-esteem.
Self-awareness and self-consciousness are not synonyms–knowing this can make a huge difference to your confidence.
What’s the myth Comparisons are bad for your self-esteem and need to be avoided. Constantly looking over at the other side of the fence, where the grass appears to be greener, makes you envious, bitter and unappreciative of your own accomplishments. Why it’s not quite true Comparisons are a complex matter. While on one hand, …
You’ve heard of S.M.A.R.T goals, correct? In order not to set yourself for failure, experts tell us, you need to pick goals that are smart, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-oriented. This makes sense, of course. But here is the wrinkle— S.M.A.R.T goals were created as a managerial tool in organisations. On a personal level, easily …
Positive affirmations don’t work if you don’t believe them.
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 …
“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.
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 …