Learn to Stop Caring About the Opinions of Others

Are you worried about what everyone thinks? You are certainly not alone. This is a common concern that faces many people in every society. Scientists believe this concern is rooted in evolution. There was a time that being ostracized from the group meant certain death. You simply couldn’t survive on your own 30,000 years ago.… Continue reading Learn to Stop Caring About the Opinions of Others

Techniques to Make Peace with Your Inner Critic

The way you talk to yourself can build you up or drag you down. When your inner dialogue is harsh, it is usually because you are repeating things you heard from your parents or other authority figures when you were growing up. If the criticism goes too far, it can discourage you from trying new… Continue reading Techniques to Make Peace with Your Inner Critic

The Surprising Truth About Willpower

How important is willpower? Some self-help books will tell you that it is essential for reaching your goals. Others will say it is overrated. Even scientific research on the subject has led to different conclusions. On the one hand, there is a lot to be said for managing your emotions and controlling your impulses. There… Continue reading The Surprising Truth About Willpower

Tips to Help Avoid Being a People Pleaser

There is nothing inherently wrong with being friendly or kind to someone. It is a valuable trait that we admire, but it can also be something we do to avoid disappointing others or perhaps, pressuring ourselves to live up to an ideal image. Most people who like to please others consciously choose to do this… Continue reading Tips to Help Avoid Being a People Pleaser