We all go through times when we feel inadequate. Things happen that make us question if we are good enough. Even family and friends can inadvertently suggest that you are not living up to your potential. Often, these feelings are not fact-based but are stories we tell ourselves. Why not take steps t...

Few people ever attain financial independence. This is a shame, because it’s not that challenging, provided you get started in early adulthood. You probably don’t want to be one of those people that work for 40+ years and still can’t retire because you haven’t accumulated enough money over the years...

We live in a busy society. I am sure you get it. We have so many responsibilities to keep up with. There is so much going on. Someone always needs something. Any chance you get to rest is likely interrupted by another issue, want, emergency or distraction. There is little time to sit back and breath...

Quite often, we view quitting in a negative light. How many times have you heard something like "Winners never quit" or "quitters never win." The thing is, quitting isn't always wrong. Sometimes quitting is the first step to us finding a new and better path. You quit your old job so that you can get...

Once a curiosity for the tech-obsessed, the Internet is now a part of our daily lives. It has become an invaluable tool to work, shop, learn, and stay connected. Unfortunately, it also offers us new ways to bury our heads in the sand. Too often, people get so caught up in the Internet that they lose...

There will come a time when you feel like you hit rock bottom. That is, your life is falling apart. For example, you may lose your job, home, or partner. It seems like you are in the lowest part of your life, and it stinks. The good news is that you can only look up when you are flat on your back. U...

Embarrassing situations happen to us all. The moment often fades quickly, but how you deal with it is a different issue. Some people struggle to overcome embarrassing moments, but you don't have to let these little slip-ups control your life.

1.  Laugh at Yourself

Stop taking yourself so seri...

Do you suffer from toxic positivity? If you do, then you feel uncomfortable when dealing with negative emotions. Many of us do, but the toxically positive person is obsessed with thinking everything will be okay. A positive spin should be applied to all experiences.

Here's a newsflash ... all th...

Do you lack confidence in yourself or your abilities? Do you feel like this prevents you from achieving the desired success? You may be struggling with self-doubt. This nemesis of success lies in waiting to remind you that you aren't good enough, even after reaching your goal. It wants you to quit a...

The fear of missing out (FOMO) was around long before its catchy acronym caught on. With the advent of social media, things have only gotten worse. People spend hours scrolling through feeds and witnessing others' seemingly perfect lives play out in real-time. With this kind of stimuli at our finger...

One of the keys to a happy life is having fulfilling relationships. You want to surround yourself with a close circle of people who inspire you to be a better version of yourself. If you struggle to create close relationships, you aren't alone. Many of us have plenty of acquaintances, but we don't k...

There's leftover pizza and cake in the fridge, and they're calling out. What can a dieter do? No matter how they try to resist or distract themselves, the cravings resurface, over and over. But ultimately the battle is lost. It's a trip to the fridge and out comes the temptress foods. And now that t...