Think about a time in your life when someone criticized something you did and it really affected you. Perhaps it came at a time when you were already feeling down, and it really hurt you. You probably said to yourself, "Why would someone say that? That's just mean." Perhaps you even allowed it to fester
Have you ever wondered why certain other people seem to you to be so confident, personable and successful! They seem to receive an inordinate share of attention, approval and love. Some of them are beautiful, some are not; some are easy going, some are not. You may even wonder what secret they have for life.
Criticism, for many people, carries the same meaning as judgment. In fact, one of the top synonyms of criticism is judgment. And, one of the top synonyms of critic is judge. No wonder people have such a hard time with this term! Who wants to be judged? Obviously, people get defensive when it comes to
If you have ever looked in the mirror and were immediately disappointed with what you saw, then you are a victim of low self-esteem. Being disappointed by your appearance can ruin your whole day or even your whole life. It causes unnecessary stress and sadness that can easily be avoided if you work on it.
Perfection is the state of being flawless or lacking in any errors. Perfection is a state of mind that is completely unachievable. This is because perfection can’t be measured and is up to interpretation by each individual. You might believe one person is perfect when they think they are the complete opposite. Striving for perfection
One of the common desires that people experience in their lives is summed up as a well-known saying – “I want to thrive, not just survive.” This can also be interpreted as enjoying life as opposed to simply existing. When there is a deep need for a person to change his way of life, the
Something that humans enjoy is having control – we would do just about anything to prevent that terrible feeling of uncertainty... but in life, it's unavoidable. At times, uncertainty isn't just unsettling, it's crippling. However, it's vital for growth and when you find yourself faced with a change or period in your life that is
You could say that in life we are motivated by two basic forces – love and fear. Love opens us to the passion and excitement that love has to offer, while fear causes us to withdraw from life and hide away, terrified of hurt and pain. You can't live life to the fullest with fear.
Has your job gotten stale to the point where you dread going to work each day? Your home life may not be everything you were hoping for, either. This is common for many people and can be summed up with the following phrase: lack of passion. When people start out their careers, they are hyped
Another year has passed, and the advertising for weight loss and exercise is abundant. We know we should keep ourselves in shape. But, somehow, by the time we get to March, we let it go by the wayside. So how do we get in the habit of keeping in shape? It’s not necessary to
