Low self-esteem is practically an epidemic. We’re bombarded with images of impossible success and beauty on a daily basis. It’s hard to avoid making comparisons, and those comparisons never seem to work out in our favor. Add to that a few mean comments received in childhood, a workplace bully, and a few extra pounds, and your self-esteem is in the … [Read more...] about 9 Signs of Low Self-Esteem and Strategies for Fixing Them
Fear
7 Common Lies You Might Want to Stop Telling Yourself
We lie to ourselves each day. We tell ourselves that we’re going to start eating perfectly on Monday. We’re going to start a blog on January 1st. We blame our parents for our current financial mess even though we haven’t lived with our parents for the last 20 years. Maybe we believe if we only had a swimming pool, we’d finally be happy, and that happiness would last … [Read more...] about 7 Common Lies You Might Want to Stop Telling Yourself
7 Ways to Overcome the Fear of Being Judged
Fearing what others think about us is a huge fear for most people. We consider how people will view our house, car, clothes, career, and vacation photos on social media. It’s questionable how many people are actually living an authentic life versus trying to impress their peers. This is a trap. At the end of the day, living a life with the primary intention of impressing … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Overcome the Fear of Being Judged
6 Major Causes of Unwise Decisions
Imagine how much different your life would be if you could go back in time to five major decisions you’ve made in your life and make wiser choices. What would your life look like today? The differences may be staggering. Much of your current situation is influenced by a few poor decisions you made 10 or more years ago. Wiser decisions lead to a more satisfying life! See … [Read more...] about 6 Major Causes of Unwise Decisions
8 Reasons That Explain Why You Fail
Everyone that’s ever tried to accomplish anything knows what it’s like to fail. While there are numerous reasons for failure, most of them can be boiled down to just a few possibilities. Understanding why you failed is important, because it educates you on how to improve your odds for success in the future. See if you can identify the cause of your most significant … [Read more...] about 8 Reasons That Explain Why You Fail