First, forget inspiration. Habit is more dependable. Habit will sustain you whether you’re inspired or not. – Octavia ButlerMaking positive changes in your life is not always easy. After all, there are so many habits to choose from. Which ones…
Public speaking can be pretty intimidating. For many people, it can feel like a highly challenging task and one that makes them feel pretty anxious, so they tend to avoid it. However, public speaking is an essential skill in many…
We are taught to see struggle as a sign that something is going wrong. But what if it was instead a sign of impending success? Don’t fear struggle. Don’t avoid it at all costs. Struggling means that you have started…
Few things are as frightening as the possibility of change. Even a positive change can be scary. If I get this promotion, will I be able to handle it? If I date this person, will I ruin the relationship? If…
Stress is an unavoidable part of life. However, too much of it can have a negative effect on our emotional and psychological well-being. Stress can harm us in unexpected ways and affect us more than we expect. Let’s look at…
Small talk gets a bad rep, as a useless and shallow approach to conversation. However, in reality, it is a very important social skill. Small talk is the kind of conversation you have with people you don’t know very well,…
All you really have is today. The present moment is the only one that is real. Think about it. The past is gone. It cannot be changed. Worrying and regretting things will only lead you to further mistakes. It will…
Financial skills are essential for a better life. We need to understand how money works and what we can do to make it grow and work for us. Saving money is a good first step, but learning to use it…
Do you have a dream? And, if you do, is the dream one of your own? Many times, we live a life that is based on other people. We follow our parents’ dreams of success. We follow our friends and…
No matter what you choose to do, you need to learn to sell. Whether you intend to sell your products or services or yourself as a professional, it’s useful to understand how you can present these things in the very…
Have you ever felt intimidated when faced with the opportunity of negotiating with someone who is as seasoned as a pro salesperson when you are buying a house, cellular phone service, or buying a car? The word negotiation in itself…
Unless your career takes you to a deserted island, you probably will have to learn how to talk to other people. Communication skills are essential, no matter what your line of work is, and one rare skill is the ability…
