Practicing positive character traits like optimism, curiosity and humor could boost your well-being, a new study suggests.A study published in the Journal of Happiness Studies shows that when you purp
These are some special quotes that focus on the challenge and satisfaction of digging deep into your own mind, the trials and tribulations of getting to know yourself. Enjoy.Top 50 quotes about discov
"Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the fairest of them all?" "You're short, you're fat, you're old and you're gray. It certainly isn't you, so back away." Be honest. We have all looked in the mi
It often becomes apparent when talking to others with low self-esteem (SE) and low self-confidence (SC), that there is confusion about how to nurture, develop or heal this mysterious internal thing, s
Optimism is something we can improve with practice. Here are five exercises rooted in scientific studies to help train your brain.PLAY INTERPERSONAL PING-PONGIf you serve up a smile to people, they us
Men's natures are alike; it is their habits that separate them. ~ConfuciusMotivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going. ~Jim RyunWhen you find your passion, you'll have a boost o
Encouraging quotes from others that have come before us are one of the best ways that we can level up our lives. I have always been a fan of encouraging quotes, especially when I needed a kick in the
(Editor's Note: The following is an excerpt from the book Kiss That Frog: 12 Great Ways to Turn Negatives into Positives in Your Life and Work by Brian Tracy and Christina Tracy Stein. Brian Tracy is
Instead of realizing their dreams, too many people never get started, too busy, instead listing all the reasons why they cannot achieve their dreams.Things like:I do not have enough money.I'm not tale
Today's society is riddled with negativity. Maybe it's like this for every generation, but for those of us who are fairly new to the ropes of the “real world” and full time employment, the workplace
January 25, 2012|HARVARD HEALTHDepression, anxiety, anger and other negative emotions have been linked to heart disease and heart attacks. But what about the flip side — are positive emotions co
“You are beautiful no matter what they say. Words can't bring you down, no, no. Cause you are beautiful in every single way. Yes words can't bring you down.” ~lyrics from ‘Beautiful' by Christ
As I recently celebrated another year of life and am entering a new phase of mid-life (whatever that is) I began to contemplate the lessons that I would pass on to my younger self.Whether you are youn
Loving yourself is the key to finding love in others.
If you are searching for a love relationship, but keep getting disappointed .... if you are attracting the same man in a different body over and
The modern lifestyle is far from an active one. Many of us spend hours sitting down, practically motionless, either working, watching TV, or surfing the web. This inactive lifestyle may ha
Let's face it. We all fail.As we go through life we have relationships that don't work out, jobs that just aren't right, exams that we flunk, initiatives that don't succeed. The more new things we try
What do bestselling self-help authors Maxwell Maltz, Tony Robbins and Rhonda Byrne have in common?
Their works, though published decades apart, all promote positive thinking as a fundamental aspect o
Why do we fear that which will make us grow? Think about that statement for a minute. Why do we fear that which will make us grow?Sounds ridiculous doesn't it? Unfortunately it is not. It seem
You probably agree that the #1 reason why people can't pursue their passions is MONEY. It takes time to find a way through which your passion can replace the secured paycheck.However, there is
British author and math enthusiast Alex Bellos tells me he's got more than 30,000 responses so far to his survey, What's Your Favorite Number and Why? As I said in a recent blog post, people are w
‘I used to be a looker': Julie in her 20s (left) and, as she is today (right)
You've either got it or you haven't says JULIE BURCHILL, so why do so many of us devote ourselv
There's something cathartic about having a good cry and "letting it all out," even if you don't have anything in particular that's bringing you down.Or maybe not. Data published in the Journal of
How much of your life has evaporated forever due to unnecessary fear?Probably more than you realize.While surrendering to your fear may provide temporary relief, it can also lead to feelings of help
Fortunately, all fears are learned; no one is born with fears. Fears can therefore be unlearned by practicing self discipline repeatedly with regard to fear until it goes away.The most common fears
Do you often walk away from people thinking, “Did I say the right thing”; did I offend someone”; “should I have said or asked …”?Do you frequently hear that &ldq
Maybe you've experienced this, too. When you made a commitment to try to live your best life, to start a side-business in the other 8 hours, to lose weight, or to go back to school, weren&rsqu
Yesterday afternoon, I shared a biking vs. driving calculator that tries to show how much you could save if you gave up your car in favor of other forms of transportation. Whenever I post a story ab