We all make mistakes, and we are all responsible for those mistakes. At the same time, we all learn from our mistakes and reach success by doing things differently. The best thing would be to use this as motivation in our lives and not let our past mistakes drag us down. But alas, many of us tend to dwell on our mistakes. This action can demoralize us and send us on a … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Avoid Focusing on Your Mistakes or Regrets
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11 Lessons the Elderly Can Teach Us
Elderly folks have a perspective that is hard to duplicate regardless of how much thought you put into it. They’ve lived a long time and have learned a thing or two that only experience can teach. While jumping ahead to the end of a good book might spoil the story, getting a few tips from someone that has lived a full life is just smart thinking. It’s always good to get … [Read more...] about 11 Lessons the Elderly Can Teach Us
Productive Versus Unproductive Thinking
How much of your time do you spend thinking each day during your waking hours? Most likely, at least 99% of the time. But how much of that thinking is productive? There are two basic types of thinking: productive and unproductive. Productive thinking helps motivate us, reach our goals, and create the life we desire. On the other hand, much of the unproductive thinking we do … [Read more...] about Productive Versus Unproductive Thinking
6 Techniques That Help You Manage Your Emotions
Emotions are tricky. They can dictate how we think and act. On the one hand, they’re vital to us as human beings. On the other, they can wreak havoc in our lives. The difference lies in how you manage them. If we’re not careful, we may act on our emotions too quickly, which may lead us to make decisions that we come to regret. Learn how to work with your emotions instead … [Read more...] about 6 Techniques That Help You Manage Your Emotions
10 Ways to Deal With Regret
We can all relate to regret. We’ve all failed to take full advantage of opportunities. We’ve all said and done things we wish we could take back. You can’t redo the past, but you can make the future better than your past. Regret can be overcome and largely prevented if you’re willing to take full responsibility for your life. What are you willing to do to ensure you … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Deal With Regret