Why You Should Write Daily
I used to believe that writing required inspiration. I would wait for the perfect idea, the perfect mood, or the perfect moment. Sometimes it worked, but most of the time…
Why You Should Think About Encouraging Others to Be Brilliant
For a long time, I thought success was mostly about improving myself. Read more books. Learn more skills. Become more productive. Push a little harder every day. There is nothing…
Being Mindful of Your Stress Before It Takes Control
Most people do not notice stress arriving. It rarely announces itself with a warning sign. Instead, it slips quietly into daily life. A shorter temper. Difficulty focusing. Restless sleep. A…
Why Perfectionism Stops Us From Creating New Habits
I used to think the hardest part of building a new habit was finding the motivation to start. I was wrong. Starting was usually easy. I would buy a new…
When Your Expectations of Others is Making You Frustrated
For a long time, I thought other people were the reason I felt frustrated. I expected friends to reply as quickly as I did. I expected coworkers to care about…
Why Fear of Discomfort Might Be Ruining Your Life
I used to think I was making smart decisions. I avoided awkward conversations because I wanted to keep the peace. I stayed with routines that felt familiar because they were…
Where You Get Your Sense of Self-Worth
For a long time, I did not realize where my self worth came from. I thought it came from success. If I achieved enough, I felt good about myself. If…