Have you ever wanted something so bad, but could never achieve it? Many times, it boils down to motivation. So if want to learn how to motivate yourself so you can begin achieving your goals and being a better you, keep on reading. Internal motivation, or intrinsic motivation, is the driving force behind your thoughts and choices regarding your career, hobbies, relationships, and other activities.…
Have you ever felt stuck? Overwhelmed? Unsure of who you are and where you’re going? It can happen to anyone, but for people who are struggling to live the life of their dreams, a possible solution might be to consult a life coach. So learn what is a life coach and how they can help you. What was once an obscure occupation whose clients only…
Are you predictably irrational? How many times do you think you’ve told yourself, “I need to stop procrastinating” this year? Personally, I couldn’t tell you the number of times I’ve said that to myself this month, let alone all year! It’s easy to put things off until the last minute; deadlines can seem so far away, other matters more pressing, and life always seems to…
If you're finding a new job – or if you'd like to progress in your current one – then you're probably looking at salaries to determine if that new job is worth the switch. But is salary enough? In The Upside of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home, behavioral economist and New York Times bestselling author, Dan Ariely, examines…
Learning to build good habits is not about how quickly you can master them. It's about how good you are at maintaining them. In a world where everything is just a click away, you're used to things happening quickly. And, of course, your goals are no exception. You want that healthy lifestyle, speedy productivity, or an amazing relationship – and you want it right now.…
When I ask the question, who are you? What answers come to mind? You might think of your name or your job title, or things like “mother” or “American,” but are those things really you? These facets of our lives exist outside of ourselves; what would happen if we stripped them all away? Who would be left? This is the dilemma Eckhart Tolle faced shortly…
We all want to be the best versions of ourselves, but it’s easy to feel held back by your own limits. Everyone has a voice in their head whispering self-defeating messages to them: I can’t do it. It’s too hard. I’m too tired. But what if you could push beyond your limits? What if your limits aren’t even where you think they are? What if…
Society's formula for happiness and success is broken. That's what Shawn Achor – positive psychology researcher, corporate speaker, and bestselling author – states in his book, The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work. In our society, hard work brings success, and success brings happiness. However, judging from other's experiences – and, perhaps, including your own –…
We all have bad days. Sometimes setbacks catch us unaware, like a sudden medical problem. Other times, we just fall off the wagon. Here are five ways on how to stay motivated, push forward and keep the flames of passion burning, even when motivation is hard to come by. How to Stay Motivated in 5 Steps Stay calm and remember the fire that burns within…
We spend our whole lives preparing for a time where we can finally “do the things we want to do,” as if those opportunities weren’t already available to us. It’s this philosophy that Tim Ferriss challenges in The 4 Hour Work Week. Ferriss defies traditional work customs in favor of a simpler, happier lifestyle that gives us the chance to live now, not when we’re…
