In Chinese philosophy, the idea of yin and yang describes how apparently opposite or contrary forces are actually complementary, interconnected, and interdependent. What does that have to do with positivity? Well, just as many tangible dualities – light and dark, fire and water, male and female – physically manifest this idea, so no discussion of… [Read More]
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Practicing Positivity: Create a Positive Environment
In my most recent email newsletter, I talked about the power a positive mind has to create a positive life. And while it’s true, it’s really a circle – because our external circumstances. Now, there are some circumstances that are difficult to change, or out of our control. But there are many small things we… [Read More]
More Practical Tips to Build Confidence
In my most recent email newsletter on harnessing the power of confidence, I shared a number of tips to harness the power of confidence in your own life. Here is a handful of more practical steps that will help you find the confidence within yourself. • Resist comparison. Lack of self-confidence often stems from looking… [Read More]
10 Mantras To Build Self-Confidence
Mantras are a powerful tool in many areas of life – and in few places are they more valuable than when it comes to self-confidence! Here are a few mantras to repeat to yourself when you’re facing a challenge or just having a rough day. 1. I know who I am, and I am enough…. [Read More]
The 3 Parts of Total Confidence
Tim Sanders is a best-selling author and leadership consultant to Fortune 500 companies. He pinpoints three elements of “total” confidence which I found very helpful. 1. Confidence in self 2. Confidence in your team (company, industry, family) 3. Confidence in faith (in God, capitalism, a cause) I’ve often said that “You deserve to be happy… [Read More]
Symptoms You Lack Confidence
Maybe you’re thinking, “I’m not sure if I lack confidence. I feel okay about myself – is this something I need to consider?” It’s true that some lucky people are born with an inherent sense of self – comfortable in their own skin and their place in the world. But a lack of confidence doesn’t… [Read More]
Physical Steps to Exerting Confidence
I’ve talked a lot about the internal aspects of confidence, but I felt it was also important that I touch on some of the physical aspects of confidence as well. After all, our demeanor, our bodies, and even our posture says a lot about who we are and how we feel about ourselves. Our bodies… [Read More]
Confidence is Not Arrogance
Amidst all this talk about confidence, there’s one thing I need to make clear: Confidence is not arrogance. Confidence comes from a strength deep within you – it’s grounded in reality, self-knowledge, and peace. Arrogance stems from weakness – a need to assert oneself over those around you to make yourself feel bigger. Confidence is… [Read More]
Two Helpful Exercises to Increase Self-Worth & Build Confidence
Ultimately a lack of confidence stems from a lack of believe in yourself and your own worth. Unfortunately, there’s no magic switch that can make you suddenly recognize that you are awesome (wouldn’t that be nice!). But if self-worth is something you struggle with, there are a couple of exercises that are extremely helpful to… [Read More]
A Practical Resource to Stop Worry
Worry isn’t something you can stop doing overnight. It’s an emotion rooted deep in our beings, and sometimes it can feel like an insurmountable mountain. With challenges like this, I know it can be helpful to take one simple action each day to change your habit, instead of trying to do a total life overhaul… [Read More]