We're always told how we can achieve anything if we put our minds to it – how if we keep putting in the time and effort, we will eventually start to see our efforts pay off. It seems that the key ingredient to success in all its forms is persistence. But when people...

There are many things that can make us happier or less happy and there's no one 'magic bullet' that's going to automatically turn you into a happy-go-lucky character without a care in the world. That said, there are certainly some things that appear to play a...

Whether you aspire to be an inspiration to a congregation, a business or your kids you should know that there are some common practices that inspirational leaders adhere to no matter who or what they want to inspire. If you think that free coffee and donuts in the...

Many of us are deathly afraid of failure – to the point where we will even avoid trying things in the first place in order avoid that eventuality. What's more, a fear of failure can also cause us to perform less well when we actuallydo attempt something. It makes us...

Problem solving is a very broad skill and thus it is one that can be highly useful in a range of different situations. Essentially, problem solving is the 'master key' to helping you accomplish everything more quickly and efficiently and is perhaps the single most...

If you don’t know how to communicate effectively with others, the problem can cause stress and anxiety that will ultimately affect your health and well-being. When you express yourself in a healthy and thoughtful manner, self-confidence will replace the knots in the...

Many of us it seems will spend a ton of time daydreaming about things we want. Maybe you imagine yourself with a six pack, or perhaps you dream of the day you win the lottery. It's perfectly normal so don't feel bad about it, but is it healthy? The problem is, that...

An important part of life skills is the development of assertiveness. Without it, you could feel disrespected or disregarded in relationships and career paths. Assertiveness is all about feeling confident in your ideas, thoughts and beliefs that you can ask or demand...

As you know the law of attraction is based upon the powers of the universe. What some people are questioning is if the simple act of setting goals is enough to set the same principles into action? Let’s take a look at this in more detail. The moment you start setting...

To be an effective leader, you must first be a leader of you. Self-discipline matters in everything you strive for, whether it’s losing weight, finishing a degree or winning a gold medal in the Olympics. Before you lead you must have within you a desire and an ability...

For many of us, the initial reaction to any problem that seams unsurmountable is to panic. Car won't start when you're stuck in the middle of nowhere? Suddenly you have a wealth of potential problems and issues that will be running through your head: you're going to...

Out of all the things capable of destroying your momentum and keeping you from success, excuses rate among the highest. You can overcome the need to create excuses by keeping moving in the right direction. Even the smallest actions toward achieving your goal can keep...

Many of us have big dreams that we try not to think about. Some people want to be astronauts, some people want to be rock stars... but few people will admit that when asked at a party what they're interested in. Problem is, we feel a bit silly admitting to our...

There are many different factors that can influence our psychology and psychologists are constantly trying to put their finger on precisely what these things are, as are the rest of us. Thus we have many different ideas of what describes happiness and many different...