Do you see the glass as half empty or half full? Studies suggest that optimism or pessimism is determined by a combination of genetics, environment, and choice. There is also strong evidence that a hopeful outlook enhances your mental and physical wellbeing. Whatever your current perspective, you can maximize your capacity for optimism by training your brain… Continue reading Strategies for Becoming More Optimistic
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Empowering Effects of Taking Responsibility
A biographer made up the story about George Washington confessing to cutting down the cherry tree. Yet, it is easy to believe based on his character. The story has also been useful for generations of parents as an example of taking responsibility. As a child, you may have learned that it is more honorable to… Continue reading Empowering Effects of Taking Responsibility
Do You Really Want to Change?
Believe it or not, it is not only possible, but quite common for someone to consciously convince themselves that they want change in their life, but subconsciously put all their effort into keeping everything the same as it is right now… Click here to read the full post
How to Take Responsibility for Your Life
Everyone wants to be successful to one degree or another, however no one wants to take responsibility for their success. No one wants to take responsibility for their failures either. The only person that will ever take responsibility for your life as is YOU!! …Click here to read the full post
Self-Esteem or Self-Confidence – What is the Difference?
These two terms are often misunderstood or confused with one another. Many assume they are simply just two different words for the same thing, but this is not true. You can have plenty self-esteem and minimal self-confidence. The opposite is also true. Having both is important. You will be more successful, happier in general, and happier… Continue reading Self-Esteem or Self-Confidence – What is the Difference?