There’s no point in trying to change who you are. You are who you are, and that’s lovely. Sometimes, you may not be the best version of yourself. But that doesn’t mean you need to overhaul your personality and everything that makes you you. Instead, you should leverage who you are. All the good and …
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The Power of Abstinence
Life is about enjoyment, but it’s good to practice acceptance through abstinence. When we abstain, we make a conscious choice not to have, say, or do something. And we have to work through the consequences of that choice, which is when we truly learn and grow. Abstinence doesn’t have to be dramatic, though. It doesn’t …
Make Choices, Not Sacrifices
In general, you can go through life feeling subject to your circumstances, or you can feel empowered to dictate your destiny. Either way, you face the same final fate. The big difference is how you think, feel, choose, act while you’re alive. So, ask yourself: Do I want to feel proud and empowered most days? …
Most of the Time
The purpose of our lives is not to achieve perfection. And it’s arguable that life is inherently perfect or that everything about our lives is already part of a perfect whole. Regardless, it’s just not necessary to strive for perfection all of the time. Maybe some pivotal moments require a flawless performance. Maybe some critical opportunities …
Pursue or Pivot?
Sometimes it’s hard to know whether to stay on a path or get off and reroute. Whether the road ahead is dreary, bright, promising, or unclear – the choice to move forward can be paralyzing. So, how do you decide? How you do know which path is the right choice? Well, you don’t. All you can …
Pick One Thing
What’s one thing you can do right now to be healthier, happier, and aligned with your goals? No need to do two, three, or four different things – just pick one. Focus on that one thing today and align all your thoughts, decisions, and actions with it. Notice how it transforms your thinking and overall …
There’s Strength in Your Weakness
We all have weak moments. But that doesn’t make us weak. There’s always a speck of strength glittering atop the mounds of doubt and fatigue. And it’s the choice to focus on that speck, dig it up, and be vulnerable and uncomfortable for a while that makes us strong. Regardless if the outcome is victorious. …
Practice Energy Management
By now, we’ve all read every time management trick in the book. We don’t need more training and trackers and timers to keep our days in line. But with all our knowledge and tools, why do we still get off course? Why do unfinished items lurk on our to-do lists? In addition to time management, …
15 Minutes Each Day
Can you work out for 15 minutes each day? Can you do some exercises, go for a walk, or yoga stretches for just 15 minutes? Yes, you can. No matter how busy life gets, there are always 15 minutes available to take care of your body (within your physical abilities, of course). Maybe these 15 …
Nurture Healthy Obsessions
You might find motivational messages that tell you to become obsessed with your passions. Live, breathe, eat, sleep them, and soon they will become your whole life. It’s always good to work hard toward your goals so that your vision becomes your reality. And if you want to outperform the status quo, you’ll need to …