Have you ever experienced soul-crushing anxiety that grips you with paralyzing fear?

It doesn’t matter what continent you live in. It doesn't matter how much money or how little money you have. It doesn’t matter whether you were born rich or poor. It doesn’t matter what...

During this holiday, festive season, many people are practicing gratitude because this is a time of thanksgiving. But, do we really have to wait until we reach a certain time of the year to be grateful. Also, when we reflect on the cruel origins of the holiday, Thanksgiving and its glorification...

Choking under pressure is a common response whether you're singing the lead in the choir or giving an important business presentation. Unfortunately, about 90% of people handle stressful situations poorly.

A recent experiment shows that getting excited works better than trying to calm...

It is no surprise that loving yourself makes you stronger and happier. You're more likely to put forth the effort to reach your goals when you appreciate your value. You're bound to feel more content because you'll treat yourself with compassion and respect and seek out others who will do the...

Does life seem to be a struggle for you? Do you feel overwhelmed and frustrated much of the time? Do you wish you could experience something better? Fortunately, you can enjoy the exciting life you deserve.

Success is available to you despite challenging circumstances. It's important to...

Have you been wondering how to overcome anxiety? Anxious thoughts, fears, and worries invade the lives of many people on a daily basis. Chances are they've invaded your life as well.

Anxiety is often a result of fears that you may have about uncertain situations, places, and even people in...

Many of us, especially women, find it hard to be assertive. Passivity is often viewed as a form of politeness. We're raised to make others happy, even at our own expense.

The other end of the spectrum has its own unique set of challenges. Aggression isn't pleasing to others. Others are...

Do you find it difficult to be assertive and say "no" to people's requests? Especially our loved ones and people we respect. Since, there just aren't enough hours in the day to appease everyone, the art of saying "no" without hurting the feelings of others is an important skill to acquire.

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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...

‘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...