Whether we realize it or not, we all have perspectives to situations that have been developed by our experiences and interactions over years. These perspectives greatly shape our views of situations, and it could be quite frustrating when others don’t view things from that same point of view. … More The Importance of Perspective
Because friends are so important, it is necessary to prune our circles when necessary; dissolving friendships that do not align with our personal purpose any longer. However, ending friendships is easier said than done and it’s perfectly normal to doubt your decision to cut off a friend. … More Signs it Might be Time to Dissolve a Friendship
It is impossible to be comfortable in your own skin if your perception of yourself is entirely dependent on the views of others. Look within yourself for validation and recognise that nobody’s opinions about you are as important as yours. … More Confidence in Your Own Skin
More often than not, these enemies take the form of the person between our own ears, or situations caused by our own hands. They become more dangerous because we concentrate on external factors, completely oblivious to the very cause of the problem that may be right in front of us. … More Dealing With the Enemy Within
As a leader or initiator of a group or movement, it is necessary to understand what you are starting and what you intend to do with it. When a movement lacks leadership and vision, chaos seeps in subtly and what began innocuously, and with noble intentions becomes a hydra; a many-headed monster that can no longer be controlled. … More Chaos: Exercising Control
It’s important to be your own cheerleader! Others may not understand how much it took for you to achieve that seemingly little win, but you do. Know what gears you personally and pursue it! Consistently challenge yourself to keep your interest going … More 5 Simple Ways to Motivate Yourself
Often, the first reactions to rejection, especially if your hopes for a positive response were quite high, are shock and denial. Denial is a defense mechanism that involves a refusal to accept reality, thus blocking external events from awareness. The human mind tends to respond by refusing to acknowledge rejection or by denying that it did happen.
Except you were unjustly rejected, in which case it is necessary to take action towards rebuttal, begin to move past the feeling of denial and get to a point where you can begin to deal with the situation. … More 4 Pointers to Help You Handle Rejection
There are different approaches to understanding your emotions. Music, writing or art could be good therapy, as well as asking yourself basic questions like “When did this begin?”, “How do I feel about this?”, “What went wrong?”, or “What do I need to do better?”, in an attempt to get a grip on those feelings, whatever they may be, before sharing them with a trusted person. … More Let’s Talk about the Tough Topics
It is necessary to face the fear, to confront those thoughts about how easy it would be to settle into the status quo and leave things as they are. … More Delving Into the New
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