Get into Your Comfort Zone to Grow Like Crazy
"You need to push yourself. You need to test yourself. You need to get out of your comfort zone." How many times have you heard that? It's conventional wisdom for achieving growth and success…but there's more than one way to do just about anything. So, here's a...
How to Succeed at Meal Planning
Do you keep trying to upgrade your diet, but life gets in the way? Meal planning could be the answer. It's a strategy that can do much more than help you lose weight. It doesn't have to be time-consuming or complicated either. In fact, shopping and eating more...
Affirmation: It is safe for me to be my best self
I am destined to become my best self. Becoming the best version of myself is my purpose. I am free of fear and hesitation. It is natural for me to learn, grow, and develop into my ideal self. I am comfortable with what I am becoming. I am free to become my best self....
12 Ways to Relax When Life is Out of Control
Stress is a constant companion, and many people have become too practiced at being stressed out. Luckily, relaxation can help you minimize stress. Yet, the ability to relax is an acquired skill. The more stressed you feel, the more challenging it can be to learn to...
How to Negotiate a Raise at Your Annual Review
We've all been there: worried about discussing money and our salaries at work. But the truth is, the longer we work at a company, the more value we provide. Maybe you started optimizing processes, or you've gotten so comfortable in your role that you consistently...
A 5 Minute Guide to Boosting Your Social Health
You can find loads of advice about taking care of your mental and physical health. However, social wellness tends to receive less attention, even though the way you interact with others plays a big role in your overall wellbeing. A year before social distancing became...
10 Techniques That Build Confidence and Self Esteem in Your Children
It has been said that we spend the last 50 years of our lives recovering from the first 18. Our childhood experiences heavily influence our level of confidence and self-esteem. While these qualities can be increased later in life, it can be challenging to repair the...
Affirmations to feed your spirit with positive thoughts every day.
This week, I'm kicking things off with an affirmation reflection. Affirmations are positive declarations to support your intentions as well as to summon and reinforce the strength to challenge and overcome self-defeating thoughts. When you repeat them regularly and...
How to Handle Investment Fears
I'm an ardent advocate of investing. For many, nothing matches the thrill of a good investment. It can be life-changing for you and your family in the short and long term. But there are many different types of investment vehicles, from stocks, bonds, and real estate...