Many people feel as if they’re adrift in the world. They work hard, but they don’t seem to get anywhere worthwhile. A key reason that they feel this way is that they haven’t spent enough time thinking about what they want from life, and haven’t set themselves formal goals. After all, would you set outContinue reading “SMART Goals”
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Why It’s So Hard to Feel Worthy of Success
Think about the cumulative effect of all the negative things you’ve told yourself about yourself. Even for relatively happy, normal, well-adjusted people, it’s almost impossible to turn off that voice that tells you you’re not good enough. The irony of it? We think about ourselves, constantly, all the time, but when it comes to using thatContinue reading “Why It’s So Hard to Feel Worthy of Success”
5 Lessons the Storms of Life can Teach Us
Nature’s storms have a beauty of their own, even though they can be frightening and unpredictable. It’s breathtaking to see the night sky illuminated by flashes of light and watch the power of the wind sweep rain across the landscape. Storms are the perfect reminder of the power of God. No matter how far technologyContinue reading “5 Lessons the Storms of Life can Teach Us”
8 Steps to Move On
There are some events that give us a lot of sleepless nights. Nights when we are was so worried about something that had happened in the past that we let it dictate our future. We’ve all been there at some point. You’re not alone. Whether it’s something small, like making a terrible first impression, or saying something youContinue reading “8 Steps to Move On”
The Impact of Gossip and Rumours
Gossip and rumours happens so frequently during our growing years, that some people have come to accept it as a normal part of life. But when it involves toxic friendships and spreading rumors, that is anything but normal. In fact, for those who are impacted, gossip can be downright painful and almost impossible to ignore – especially if socialContinue reading “The Impact of Gossip and Rumours”
Hard Work Pays Off
We all need a little bit of encouragement and motivation from time to time. Even the most inspirational people in the world have times when nothing happens. And that’s completely ok. We are all entitled to be down for a bit. It’s during the moments of zero inspiration, zero motivation and low points that weContinue reading “Hard Work Pays Off”
10 Financial Proverbs For Our Times
There are quite a few old proverbs and adages that we’ve all been saying and hearing for years (if not centuries). After a while we stop really hearing them, though, and start to take their meaning for granted. But most wisdom is timeless – and smart money advice is worth hearing in any century. So here areContinue reading “10 Financial Proverbs For Our Times”
Don’t Let Negative People Bring You Down
It is so difficult to remain focused on achieving your goals with all the noise around us from family, friends, colleagues and even strangers! Some people are just big balls of darkness who never seem to see the positive side of anything and who are very vocal about the problems they perceive. Being around aContinue reading “Don’t Let Negative People Bring You Down”
The Power of Admitting a Mistake
Admitting that you’ve made a mistake can be a hit to your ego. But arguing with or blaming others or trying to dodge by saying something vague like “Mistakes were made…” will only make things worse. It’s much better to take responsibility for the situation so that you can clear the air and move on.Continue reading “The Power of Admitting a Mistake”
When Ignorance Screams, Intelligence Shuts Up
The donkey told the tiger: The grass is blue. The tiger replied: No, the grass is green. The discussion became heated, and the two decided to submit the issue to arbitration, and to do so they approached the lion. Before reaching the clearing in the forest where the lion was sitting on his throne, theContinue reading “When Ignorance Screams, Intelligence Shuts Up”
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