Many people confuse assertiveness with aggression.

There isn't anything wrong or aggressive about open and honest communication when done appropriately. You're merely clarifying your needs to another person.

* Assertiveness is being able to express your feelings while still...

Everyone has times in their life when they feel inadequate and incompetent, but some of us feel that way more often than others. Many people are so busy putting themselves down they fail to thrive in life. They stop trying to learn and better themselves. They become discouraged and depressed. Do...

Life is a series of challenges to be managed. In between challenges, life can seem easy, but the next challenge is always on the way. When faced with too many challenges at once, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and to believe that you have more going on in your life than you can handle.

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Perfectionists strive to be the best at everything they do which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Many perfectionists excel in their fields. But that doesn't mean that this personality trait isn't without its downsides. When a minor setback feels like a major personal failure, that's when...

Do you tell yourself that you’ll get started on your big plans at some future date? You can start a business after the kids graduate from college? Or, maybe you’ll just wait until Labor Day to begin your exercise program. We’ve all done it. There always seems to be a good reason...

Insecurity is perhaps the biggest roadblock to achieving your goals. If you lack confidence and
certainty in yourself and your skills, you'll never leave the starting line.

Insecurity is the result of poor mental habits and giving too much power to others. With work,
you can be a highly confident...

‘If only you were smarter…’
‘You’ll never be accepted by them…’
‘You should give up now because you will never be successful…’

The way I used to talk to myself was severely harsh, no surprise my self-esteem was low and
confidence...

Shame is similar to guilt, but more personal. You might feel guilty for stealing a TV last month,
but you might feel shame for being a thief. When you feel guilty, you feel bad about a particular
event. Shame is more pervasive and personal. You might feel shame for being a poor parent or
even being...

Even if you sincerely want to make positive changes in your life, success may elude you. Maybe you’re sabotaging yourself without realizing it. Maybe you’re skipping essential steps that would make your efforts pay off.

Find out what is holding you back from living the life you...

 When you worry about what may happen in the future, you avoid the productive thinking that can make all the difference in your life. You also miss out on the gift that’s found in the present moment. Challenges can help you grow as a person or it can cause you to stop you in your...

What are you doing right now? There’s never a better time than the present. Yes, right now!

Too often, we wait for the perfect time to start losing weight, build a business, save money, or have children. Time is constantly passing, and there’s no time to wait!

There’s...

When I became a business owner for the first time over ten years, one of my biggest challenges as a new entrepreneur was trying to find my footing and gain traction. I questioned every decision I made because of my inexperience. I would overthink everything that I did, slowly take action and then...