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The First Steps to Improving Your Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is how you view yourself. It’s the lens you look through when you consider who you are. If you have low self-esteem, you may view yourself in a negative way. For example, instead of thinking about how you have the gift for communication, you see yourself as someone who just can’t shut up. Having good self-esteem allows you to value and be thankful for the gifts and talents you’ve been given, instead of berating yourself for what you don’t have. When you have low self-esteem, it’s easy to fixate on your flaws. But you don’t have to let low self-esteem destroy your confidence. There are simple steps to improving…
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Building a Budget for Financial Health
Budget Basics Have you been talking about building a family budget, but aren’t sure where to start? Sometimes it’s good to start with the basics, such as the basic outline for a budget and the categories you want to include. Here are some tips to help you when building a budget for your family. Income The first place to start in the outline of your budget is with your income. There will be some estimating here, no doubt; but make sure it’s estimation, not dreaming, say experts. The income area of your budget is not the place to write down ideals. Simply take a look at your net income over…
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How to Grow in Confidence – Sleep Well
Do you ever have trouble sleeping? I do, especially since hitting perimenopause. I am thrilled to have had a great night’s sleep last night, but this, unfortunately, is an exception. When you don’t get enough sleep you can be sluggish and cranky the next day. This doesn’t exactly help you look or feel more confident! So, how can you help yourself to sleep better? Here are a few tricks that might make a difference. . Unplug to Sleep Well In our highly connected world, one of the best ways to ensure that you sleep well at night is to unplug well before bedtime. Stop texting on your phone, surfing the…
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Anti Aging Benefits of Exercise
We all know that exercise keeps us healthy and fit. However, exercise does more than just keep our body in good physical condition. It acts in many ways to delay or mitigate some of the physical, mental and emotional effects of aging. Along the way, it also helps us look and feel younger! Creams, lotions, moisturizers and other products applied to the skin may feel good, but they only work (or at least we hope they do) on the ‘outside’. Exercise helps defy the aging signs from the inside out. . Smarter Brain There is scientific evidence which shows that aerobic exercises does improve memory retention and learning abilities. Walking…
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Turn Your Weaknesses into Strengths
Do you ever look back on something you once thought was difficult, only to realize that now it’s easy for you? The growth mindset concept says that we don’t start out in life with strengths set in stone. We start with an empty slate, so it’s possible for you to turn your weaknesses into strengths.
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Improve Your Life by Changing Your Thinking
You really can improve your life by changing the way you think. There are many ways that you can work to change your thinking process to avoid negative thinking and concentrate on the positive things in life.
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Set Fewer Goals to Make it Easier to Stay Motivated
Have you ever decided to change your life? Maybe it was after a major event in your life, or possibly close to the start of the new year. The first thing you probably did was make a list of all of the things you wanted to change, no matter how many there were. You also probably planned to work on them all at once. Not good!
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Why You Should Keep a Gratitude Journal
Gratitude is good for you! Thinking about the things you have to be thankful for is a much better use of your time than worrying about the past or fretting about the future. Counting your blessings by keeping a gratitude journal can help you keep more positive thoughts front of mind, and there are actual scientific studies to show the benefits of thankfulness. Here are five reasons you should keep a gratitude journal:
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Are Introverts Less Confident Than Extroverts?
When many think of introverts and extroverts, they might describe introverts as shy or antisocial and extroverts as outgoing. However, this is not entirely accurate. Yes, some introverts may be shy, but being an introvert does not necessarily make you shy. The real difference between introverts and extroverts is the location from which they get their energy. In other words, introverts draw their energy from and recharge by spending time alone in their thoughts. They still enjoy people, however they can find this draining, and prefer quieter environments. Introverts prefer being with a few close friends. Extroverts, on the other hand, get their energy from being around others and large…
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Stop Comparing Yourself to Other People
If you are human, you have done it. You look with envy at those more successful than you, thinner, happier, etc. Seeing the accomplishments of others can be a source of discouragement. Because of this, it can be to your advantage to learn how to stop comparing yourself to other people.
