We all want to be happy in our lives, but unfortunately it isn’t possible to feel it all of the time. Wouldn’t it be good if we could? There wouldn’t be any need for sadness and we’d be living in a perfect little world. Meanwhile, back to reality! True happiness in life isn’t about always … Read more
However much we think it wrong, at some point we all experience feeling jealous or envious. Although natural to feel, they are not positive emotions and can do us more harm than good, if we’re not careful. Before considering how to overcome jealousy and envy, we should distinguish between both emotions because they are different. … Read more
We all want to feel the benefits of confidence, but unfortunately many of us lack self esteem. Us humans are complex beings, we all develop differently, depending on our circumstances and upbringing. Even with that being the case, why are some of us far more self-confident than others? Confidence is something that can be taught … Read more
There has been much written about how to get what you want through the Law of Attraction, with some of it sounding too good to be true or just downright unbelievable. If you have an open mind, you’ll be able to discover that by practicing simple Law of Attraction exercises, you can put yourself onto … Read more
It was Franklin D Roosevelt who said, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” He was trying to bring calm to a difficult situation where citizens were worried about the country’s economy, so they were taking their money away from the banks. It’s easy understand why he pointed out the fear of … Read more
Before you even think about love affirmations, you should probably ask, do they work? The thought of repeating a phrase over and over to create a change might seem far-fetched to some people. Dr Sophie Henshaw doesn’t believe they work, because she says positive affirmations target the conscious mind rather than the subconscious. It’s true … Read more
To emphasise that persistence is the key, you’ve probably heard the famous quote from Jack Hyles, the controversial leading figure in the Independent Baptist movement. He said, “Success is on the same road as failure, success is just a little further down the road,” It’s a very powerful statement because it points out there’s a … Read more
I’ve been meaning to write this article for a while but have been putting it off (bad joke). Do you do that sort of thing, not make bad jokes, but put off doing stuff? If you do, you probably need to find out how to stop procrastinating and start living. Do you know how much … Read more
How many times have you used phrases such as, “I’m really glad that” or “Thank goodness that”? Speaking in this way, is a form of gratitude, expressing what we’re thankful for. The importance of being grateful can’t be emphasised enough, because it has a positive effect on us. Gratitude originates from the medieval Latin word … Read more
If we’re to achieve what we want to in life, we need to understand the importance of self-discipline. Unfortunately, the word “discipline” has negative connotations for many of us. Whilst having discipline is mostly seen as a good thing, being given it, isn’t! You can’t have it without being given it! As we grow through … Read more
The title of this article might make some think that it’s about magically becoming successful by conjuring up a little phrase and repeating it over and over. Well hey presto, it is! But having said that, it’s not just about how to use affirmations for success, but what’s behind them. It’s thought the first person … Read more
What is a healthy mindset? It can mean different things to different people. A religious person may interpret it as having a mind free from, what they call, sinful thoughts. A health and fitness fanatic might see it as conditioning yourself to think in terms of exercise and a healthy lifestyle. Whichever your angle on … Read more