Tag Archives: self-improvement

Are You Carrying Unnecessary Baggage?

Everyone has baggage. But does your baggage define you? Very often we keep carrying on our baggage, afraid of letting go. Emotional baggage are all the little insecurities that manifest over our lifetime, as a result of our experiences or upbringing. Our emotional baggage can undermine both our relationships and our happiness, but it mainlyContinue reading “Are You Carrying Unnecessary Baggage?”

The Toxicity of Gossip

All humans partake in some form of gossip, despite the age-old saying, “If you have nothing nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” Whether it’s workplace chatter, the sharing of family news or group texts between friends, it’s inevitable that everyone who talks, well, talks about other people. In fact, a 1993 observational study found that male participantsContinue reading “The Toxicity of Gossip”

How Much is Your Time Really Worth?

Not all uses of time are equal, and this simple truth can make a big difference in life. People who spend their time doing more profitable work make more money. People who spend their time investing in others build better relationships. People who spend their time creating a flexible career enjoy more freedom. People whoContinue reading “How Much is Your Time Really Worth?”

The Grass Is Greener Where You Water It!

We’ve all heard the “grass is greener on the other side of the fence” cliche. It’s a great saying that keeps us aware that we tend to compare ourselves and think that other people have it better. It’s perception. Because the people on the other side of the fence are thinking your grass is greener!Continue reading “The Grass Is Greener Where You Water It!”

Lighten your Load

Have you seen the 2009 movie “Up in the Air”? It’s a movie starring George Clooney as Ryan Bingham travelling around America firing people whilst living out of a suitcase, only to find his beloved lifestyle threatened by the presence of a new hire and a potential love interest. The film also featured a fantastic monologue which containedContinue reading “Lighten your Load”

The Power of Words

Words have power. They can destroy and create. Sometimes a single word can change everything. Do you remember the words and kind acts that encouraged you when you were young? Perhaps a teacher, a coach, or a relative changed the trajectory of your life, all with the way they spoke to you. Hopefully, he orContinue reading “The Power of Words”

Staying Positive

You probably hear it over and over again how important it is to be positive, think positive and only engage in positive activity. In this day and age, being positive isn’t always an easy task. Turn on the news and the first thing you will usually see is something negative. Head into work and aContinue reading “Staying Positive”

Paint your own Rainbow

The sky above us is often filled with so many dark clouds that the idea of ever being able to find a rainbow seems impossible. We know that one is there. . .somewhere. . .but where oh where? When I first saw the film, “The Wizard of Oz,” I felt really happy listening to JudyContinue reading “Paint your own Rainbow”

Happiness is a CHOICE

Happiness is a choice. Whether we want to believe it or not, we are responsible for how happy we are. There is a lot of power in realizing that we are in charge of our own happiness. No one else gets to call the shots. And while our friends and family can be a partContinue reading “Happiness is a CHOICE”