Did you ever have dreams of a project that you really wanted to do, but you just never got around to it? For example, what if you always wanted to write a book? But then life always got in the way and you kept putting it off and putting it off and putting it off again. Every time you thought about it, you found a reason not to get started on it. How might your life be … [Read more...] about 8 Reasons Why Getting Started is So Critical
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Why It’s So Important to be Empathetic
Merriam-Webster defines empathy as: “The action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another of either the past or present without having the feelings, thoughts, and experience fully communicated in an objectively explicit manner.” It might seem like empathy is something that you do … [Read more...] about Why It’s So Important to be Empathetic
Understanding Inspiration
Inspiration is a curious thing. It’s been described as exalted and divine. It’s also part of ordinary life. It’s something that comes to you without any effort on your part. It’s also something that you can influence with your actions. Dictionaries define inspiration as a kind of sudden mental stimulation. A brilliant idea pops into your head while you’re taking a shower. … [Read more...] about Understanding Inspiration
Make Your Negative Emotions Work For You Instead of Against You
We often view negative emotions as things that happen to us. However, emotions are phenomena that we create. Emotions can have an external trigger, but there are things you have to do in order to experience and maintain a full-blown emotion. Emotions aren’t an external condition that has to be endured. In fact, your negative emotions can be incredibly useful if you know how … [Read more...] about Make Your Negative Emotions Work For You Instead of Against You
Vision Boards: Why They Work and How to Create One
Everyone has heard of a vision board, but many people aren’t entirely clear on what one is or what it can do for them. A vision board is a visualization and reminder tool consisting of images, affirmations, and quotes that can inspire, motivate, and encourage action. Many people find vision boards a useful tool in their quest to be successful and to realize their … [Read more...] about Vision Boards: Why They Work and How to Create One