What do bestselling self-help authors Maxwell Maltz, Tony Robbins and Rhonda Byrne have in common? Their works, though published decades apart, all promote positive thinking as a fundamental aspect of personal growth. It makes sense: optimism keeps you happy, provides the energy to overcome challenges and is attractive to others. This is something countless successful…
Got Mental Exercise? 9 Ways to Stay Sharp
Just as we all need physical exercise, so too we all need mental exercise. Just as our body becomes flabby from lack of physical exercise, so too our mind becomes “flabby” from lack of mental exercise. Absent mental exercise, we’re likely to become bored or even depressed. The good news is that we have many…
6 Ways to Conquer the Demons of Self-Doubt
“You’ll never succeed.” “You’re not good enough.” “You might as well give up now.” Chances are, you’re hearing things like that every single day. They don’t come from your friend, or even your enemies. They come from inside your own head. Perhaps you’re working towards a big goal: like losing weight and getting fit, or…
Hate Your Job? 3 Ways to Find a Better Job
What to do when you hate your job? You definitely can’t talk about it. Your spouse may commiserate with you but will ultimately tell you that you have to keep earning a living. Your friends will tell you to suck it up and to be happy you even have a job. And, of course, they…
Teach People How to Treat You – 6 Ways That Work
What do all of these people have in common: Your mother, father, siblings, partner or spouse, child(ren), teachers, bosses, friends, classmates, colleagues, customers, associates, doctors, therapists? The tie that binds is their relationship with you. From the moment of your birth until the moment you leave this world, relationships will greatly influence the way you…
10 Ways to Live Healthier Right Now
Everyone is constantly telling you what to do, from your parents to your friends to the media. Unfortunately hardly anyone tells you that you should be living a healthy life. Don’t be surprised when too much stress, junk food and little exercise take their toll on your body. Keep the following quote in mind the…