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22 Reasons That Keep Most People from Reaching Their Desired Lives

Everybody wants a better life. But not everyone gets it! Why? If you are questioning my ability to answer such an important question in a single article, you are right. Thousands of books have been published trying to answer this question. And hundreds are being published as I am writing this. Amidst the ocean of […]

5 Benefits of Taking Regular Breaks at Work

How often do you take breaks from work? I mean, completely unplugging from any work-related activity? Today’s perpetual internet connectivity and the ubiquity of smart devices make us reachable anywhere, anytime, making it incredibly hard to take time away from work. Getting stuck in the rat race looks appealing in the short-term, but it may […]

The 5 Main ways people deal with Problems

We all have problems. But the way we deal with them is different. The way we deal with our problems either makes us or breaks us. In this article, I am sharing five ways people usually deal with problems, going from the least effective to the most effective. Denial This is the most common way […]

Dealing with an Overactive Mind: 6 Distinct Ways That Can Help

Do you constantly overthink, get lost in thought, or struggle to focus? If so, you may have an overactive mind. Although having a busy mind can be positive, it can also be exhausting and overwhelming. Fortunately, there are ways to manage an overactive mind and find some peace and calm. Before you read on, beware […]

5 Steps to Stop Your People-Pleasing Tendencies

Excerpt: Discover how to break free from the people-pleasing trap and prioritize your well-being. 5 empowering strategies and real-life examples are waiting for you!

Stop Rationalizing Your Procrastination

It’s daunting to believe you can achieve your goal when you’ve failed constantly in the past. But that’s not a reason to make excuses for not taking action towards your goals. Starting sentences with “I know I should, but…,” is a sign that you are justifying your inaction. It signals laziness, self-denial, conformity, among others. […]

What to Do after Everything You Have Done Failed

Are the cause within or beyond your control?

What Should I Do after I Reach My Goal?

Congratulations! You have run the 4K marathon, and you have worked so hard for the last three years. What now? Many people work assiduously to reach a goal only to give up learning. Complacency sets in. They have given so much sweat that they don’t feel like there is anything for them to do. If […]

Five Ways to Discover or Create Your Life’s Purpose

Have you ever wondered why some are always full of life and energy while others seem to be in a perpetual slump? All else equal, the answer lies in our life purpose. A life purpose is the driving force behind everything we do. It’s the reason we wake up in the morning or press the […]

What Are the Limitations of SMART Goal Setting?

Goal setting has dominated our vocabulary since George T. Doran introduced the SMART framework in his 1981 article, “There’s a S.M.A.R.T. way to write management’s goals and objectives.” However, goal setting, applied to self-development despite its benefits, contains serious limitations. In this article, I share five disadvantages of goal setting. Goals May Stifle Creativity Setting […]