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Common Meditation Problems
As with any new adventure, the feeling of starting off with tons of excitement and exhilaration and then falling to the other end of the spectrum is common. When you begin your endeavor of meditation, it is important to remember that there will be times of frustration. Meditation is not a magic pill that, once…
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Common Goal Setting Obstacles and How to Maneuver around Them
Many people have issues with goal setting due to setting limiting obstacles in their own way. Some of the most common barriers to goals setting involve fear and lack of belief in yourself enough to even set a goal, much less follow steps toward achieving them. Perhaps if you know some of the most common…
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Committing Yourself to Positive Actions
If you think about the word commitment, what comes up for you? Does it sound like a chore or a burden, or perhaps something that you have to do instead of want to do? Well committing to positive actions is different and not like that at all. When you commit yourself to positive actions, guess…
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Are Your Limiting Beliefs Stopping You from Achieving Your Goals?
Everyone has conscious or subconscious ideas that can become limiting beliefs that stop us from achieving our goals if we let them. Sometimes these beliefs are instilled in us in childhood and sometimes we create them ourselves. An example of a limiting belief that can get in your way of success is how you see…
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The Science of Habits
Hey there, awesome readers! Let’s get personal for a second. Ever had that moment when you realize something you’ve been doing casually, maybe even thoughtlessly, suddenly shows its impact? It could be the five minutes you spend stretching every morning, only to find that you’ve become considerably more flexible over time. Or perhaps it’s that…
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SMART Goals are Smart for a Reason
Ever heard of SMART goals? They’re Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. And let me tell you, they’re a lifesaver when it comes to goal-setting. Instead of setting a vague goal like “I want to be more productive,” aim for something more concrete like “I will clear my email inbox by Friday afternoon.” Specificity is…
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The Impact of Self-Compassion on Personal Growth
Picture this. You’re working on a project that you care deeply about—maybe it’s a new product launch for your business, or perhaps it’s an assignment for your master’s program. You’ve poured hours into it, but despite your best efforts, things don’t go as planned. The launch is lukewarm at best, or your professor isn’t impressed…
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Breaking Free from Productivity Guilt
It’s Sunday evening, and you’re cozied up on the couch, sipping a warm cup of tea (or a glass of wine) while scrolling through social media feed. Your plan was to relax and unwind, but suddenly, a wave of guilt washes over you. Why? Because your friend just posted a photo of her “productive weekend”—a…
