One of the most difficult things to master in life is your own mind. Every one of us has hundreds, maybe even thousands, of thought patterns that repeat themselves over and over in our head. Some of these thoughts are supportive of our goals and self esteem but many...

Want to increase your likelihood at success? Then simply try more often. In gambling this isn't a good idea because it means you'll lose a hundred times before you win and go broke. But in life things are different. In life, you can 'fail' thousands of times and...

When trying to demonstrate how best to approach a laundry list of tasks, many productivity gurus will use a demonstration called 'big rocks first'. It goes a little something like this...To start with, said guru will show you an empty jar and tell you that they want...

How different would your business look if you added the power of momentum every day? If you own your own business, it’s especially important that you create and gather all the momentum you can to help set your reputation as honest because you deal with others fairly...

If you intend to put in the time and energy to practice creative visualization, it makes sense to make the necessary changes in your everyday life that will help you stay on course with your goal. Creative visualization is more than simply wishing or hoping for change...

“I can accept failure. Everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.”Michael Jordan. Great leaders have experienced failures in their pasts, but never quit trying and never gave up. They reach the pinnacles of success by not accepting failure as an...

Your Willpower Muscles If you do some searching around the Internet, you will see a number of interesting studies that have been conducted on the habit of “willpower” as being an important predictor of success in life. In general, people who exercise more self control...

Whether you're happy, sad, angry, creative, stressed or something else entirely, it all ultimately comes down to your neuroscience. The wiring and chemistry of our brains is what defines our every experience and our every behavior and as such, the best way to unravel...

Creative visualization isn’t difficult, but it does take some practice. The great thing is that once you get the hang of it, it is so easy to do that you can slip into CV-mode anywhere, anytime. Each one of your senses will be involved in the process of visualization...

One thing you can depend on in life is that there will be change. Change, although usually seen as stressful, can actually help you get over some hurdles and move ahead with your life. Yet, instituting change can be quite challenging. How can you go about bringing a...

Throughout the self-help literature it seems like everyone is constantly advising that we be as persistent as possible and never give up. The idea is that if you don't give up on your dreams, then you'll keep trying and as such, keep creating new opportunities to...

One of the “personal skills” I have been working on for the past couple of years is my ability to not take things too seriously. There are so many events in our day to day lives that make us stressed out and it is easy to get wrapped up in the intensity of a...

Listening is the other half - perhaps the better half - of all communication. Unfortunately, most people rarely receive any formal training for how to do it properly. Improving your listening skills can enhance your professional and personal life. Follow these...

When you find yourself in an uncomfortable, sticky situation with another person, you may feel challenged to figure out how you’ll resolve things. You may feel quite strongly about what’s happened or believe you’ve been disrespected in some way. You’re sure you’re...

A feeling of self-fulfillment is a result of knowing that you're living at your best, living life near the limits of your capabilities. Many of us, however, are not challenging ourselves sufficiently to feel self-fulfilled. The main obstacle is the desire to be...

As you're well aware, life is full of changes. Sometimes, the changes occur when you least expect them, and you end up with your routines being thrown out of whack. That's how it often is when new chapters are opened up in your life. You might get caught by surprise,...