Finding and maintaining motivation can be an enormous challenge. One reason is that there are so many variables that could affect motivation. Addressing these underlying causes can sometimes resolve the problem temporarily, but the reasons for a lack of motivation... Read More

Procrastination is almost a way of life for many people. You might put off unpleasant tasks because they are simply unenjoyable. You might procrastinate with demanding tasks, convincing yourself you work best under pressure. The problem with procrastination is that... Read More

Minimalism is a philosophy that is based on trimming unnecessary bulk from our lives. Most people think of minimalism in terms of property or possessions. People who want to be minimalists trim their possessions and keep only the items that... Read More

Visualization might sound like a complicated therapeutic technique, but most of us practice it several times a day. Maybe you imagine how a big presentation is going to go, or you spend some time thinking about how you will introduce... Read More

Do you find yourself always expecting the worst? Maybe it helps ease the sting of disappointment or boosts your sense of accomplishment when you succeed. You might even feel like a negative outlook comes naturally to you. What you may... Read More

Is the glass half-full or half-empty? A glass with some water in it is just that: a glass with water. It has no inherent meaning other than the one you assign to it. When you encounter any situation in your... Read More

Academic success is part of a strong foundation for a child’s future growth. Those who achieve higher levels of educational attainment tend to have more opportunities, more stable employment, higher salaries, and a more active and engaged life in general... Read More

Have you ever known someone who seemed to be motivated by an inner drive and sense of purpose that kept them going no matter what? Have you wanted to tap into that same power and nurture your own sense of... Read More

Confidence, focus, motivation: Do you have what it takes to accomplish your goals at work? Most of us will spend about 90,000 hours of our lives working. Our jobs make up not just the majority of our waking hours but... Read More

Considering that your staff probably spends close to one-third of their lives on the job, it stands to reason that the personal relationships, conflicts, competition and other stresses in your office can have any number of destructive effects. As a... Read More