personal identity

How Do We Form Our Personal Identity?

Posted 27 Aug

How Do We Form Our Personal Identity? “Who am I? Why am I here?” A cliche philosophical quandary to be sure. However, it is continuing to ask questions like these which can lead you to some of the richest revelations in life. As Socrates so famously uttered while defending himself… Read more

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The Importance of Effective Communication With Others (And Yourself)

Posted 27 Aug

The Importance of Effective Communication With Others (And Yourself) Have you ever looked back at an argument and thought “this is not how this conversation should have gone!”? Sometimes you don’t see the importance of effective communication until its too late. Interactions with coworkers, family members, your significant other, and… Read more

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8 Steps to Happiness You Can Take Right Now

Posted 27 Aug

8 Steps to Happiness You Can Take Right Now It seems that stress and unhappiness have become more prominent in today’s world than contentedness. In fact, only 1 in 3 people would say that they are very happy. Everyone gains happiness from different sources, whether it is from family, career, hobbies, or… Read more

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7 Choices That Can Help You Live a Better Life

Posted 27 Aug

7 Choices That Can Help You Live a Better Life Did you know that it’s been scientifically proven that nearly half of our happiness is within our control? It may feel like your happiness is tied to events that you did or didn’t choose. However, there are many small, personal choices you… Read more

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How to Gain Self-Respect

Posted 27 Aug

How to Gain Self-Respect Do you have problems with respecting yourself and honoring your needs? We are often our own worst critics. We tend to beat ourselves up for every mistake we make and every personal shortcoming we have. This negative mentality is dangerous to our self-esteem and affects our… Read more

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7 Barriers to Your Personal Growth

Posted 27 Aug

7 Barriers to Your Personal Growth If you’ve ever dreamed of making positive changes in your life, only to give up soon after making your decision or failing along the way, your own personality, beliefs, and attitude may be to blame. There are tons of barriers that can prevent personal… Read more

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7 Important Benefits of Expressing Gratitude

Posted 27 Aug

7 Important Benefits of Expressing Gratitude What if I told you there’s a multivitamin capable of adding years to your life and improving your relationships? Too good to be true, right? You’re absolutely right. It’s not a multivitamin at all. Gratitude is a thankful appreciation for what an individual receives, whether… Read more

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9 Simple Ways to Practice Self Care

Posted 27 Aug

9 Simple Ways to Practice Self Care The journey to living a life of self-care doesn’t come naturally for everyone. Actually, it can be pretty hard to accomplish in this day and age. We live in a constant state of being “on” – always pushed to do and be more. Busy… Read more

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How to Eliminate Toxic Thoughts and Negative Thinking

Posted 27 Aug

How to Eliminate Toxic Thoughts and Negative Thinking Have you ever heard of the nocebo effect? During medication trials, researchers informed patients of possible negative side effects. The results surprised researchers. Many patients receiving the inactive substances acquired some of the side effects mentioned. The nocebo effect. The wicked step-mother of… Read more

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10 Thoughts You Need to Drop to Live a Better Life

Posted 27 Aug

10 Thoughts You Need to Drop to Live a Better Life Do you ever find yourself tormented by thoughts that make you miserable? You’re not alone. Research shows that more than 90% of people experience unwanted thoughts on a daily basis. But just because unwanted thoughts are common does not mean that… Read more

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How to Reach Your Full Potential in Life

Posted 27 Aug

How to Reach Your Full Potential in Life As you sit in your cubicle at work, your long to-do list glares at you mockingly. You feel overwhelmed not because of the length of the list but because of its content. It’s not what you expected to be doing at this… Read more

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How to Implement a Self Development Plan

Posted 27 Aug

How to Implement a Self Development Plan It’s much easier to navigate life when you have a big picture vision. Knowing where you want to go and how to get there are important for a happy and successful life. Neglecting a self-development plan can lead you down the wrong path. Having a… Read more

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How Self Empowerment Affects All Facets of Your Life

Posted 27 Aug

How Self Empowerment Affects All Facets of Your Life Do you want to take charge of your life and start making confident decisions? Are you tired of doubting yourself at every turn? If so, you may benefit from learning about self-empowerment. Self empowerment is all about taking control of your… Read more

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9 Areas of Personal Growth That Can Change Your Life

Posted 27 Aug

9 Areas of Personal Growth That Can Change Your Life Looking to rid yourself of old habits that are no longer serving you? Looking to add skills or abilities to your life? Taking time to identify potential areas of personal growth can be a very helpful step toward becoming the… Read more

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What Overcoming Failure Will Teach You

Posted 27 Aug

What Overcoming Failure Will Teach You When you’re faced with failure, the disappointment and magnitude of it all can have serious emotional consequences. You might feel like you’ve wasted your time. It might make you feel like you’re not good or deserving enough to be able to do the things… Read more

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How to Create a Personal Growth Plan That Works for You

Posted 27 Aug

How to Create a Personal Growth Plan That Works for You Are you looking to lose weight, learn a new language, or even simply stop biting your nails? Do you have a habit you’re not particularly fond of, but don’t know exactly how to rid yourself of it? Is this… Read more

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7 Personality Development Tips for Growing from Within

Posted 27 Aug

7 Personality Development Tips for Growing from Within Do you ever feel like you’re not living up to your full potential? Perhaps you struggle with social situations, find it hard to connect with others, or fall short of your goals? You’re not alone. Research shows that 6.8 million adults in the… Read more

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How to Attain Personal and Professional Development without Much Sacrifice

Posted 27 Aug

How to Attain Personal and Professional Development without Much Sacrifice Entrepreneurs and business moguls often preach about sacrifice. They take pride in everything that they’ve given up in order to reach their goals. Some people have sacrificed so much for their personal and professional development that they may have nothing left… Read more

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7 Personal Development Tools You Need to Be an Achiever

Posted 27 Aug

7 Personal Development Tools You Need to Be an Achiever Want to know a secret? Personal development is nearly a $10 billion market worldwide. But success isn’t determined by how much money or time you spend on personal development tools online — or elsewhere. Your ability to be an achiever in… Read more

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How to Overcome Low Self Esteem

Posted 27 Aug

How to Overcome Low Self Esteem Did you know there’s a correlation between a positive self-image and success? And this correlation includes success in family life, love and career. This means your self-image and self-esteem are worth the time and energy you invest in them. Let’s take a look at how… Read more

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8 Awesome Reasons People Love Self Development Courses

Posted 27 Aug

8 Awesome Reasons People Love Self Development Courses Something has to change. Something profound.  You feel it in the core of your being. No matter what you do, you’re not satisfied with the direction your life is going. You know that self-improvement is a must if you want to fulfill your… Read more

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The Avatar Path: Your Gateway to Self Development

Posted 27 Aug

The Avatar Path: Your Gateway to Self Development Do you feel stuck in your life? Are relationships not as fulfilling as they once were? Is there something bothering you in your career path?  Often times, we get bogged down by the current of life, we forget to appreciate the ebb… Read more

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Getting a Jumpstart on Your Self Growth

Posted 27 Aug

Getting a Jumpstart on Your Self Growth The concept of self growth may feel unattainable or vague… but it’s actually the root of our happiness. In fact, according to one study, 40% of our happiness is in our control. That means our mindset has the ability to control almost half of how we feel… Read more

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10 Ways Your Hidden Negative Beliefs Hold You Back

Posted 19 Aug

10 Ways Your Hidden Negative Beliefs Hold You Back Negative beliefs sabotage our potential. You need to learn to battle those negative thoughts and come out the other side stronger, more empowered and with better mental well being. Here are 10 negative beliefs and thought patterns, and the ways in… Read more

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Deliberate Living: One Conscious Step at a Time

Posted 19 Aug

Deliberate Living: One Conscious Step at a Time “I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had… Read more