According to an article in The Journal of Behavioral Science about 70% of us experience impostor syndrome at some point in life, the feeling that you have only got where you are due to luck; not because you are competent or are good at what you do. Impostor syndrome can happen at any time in your life. Remember to tell yourself that your life/career did not come about by chance, where you are now and where you aim to be is justified. Know you... read more
6 Ways to Deal with Naysayers
Taking a leap of faith for yourself can be a daunting and challenging path. Naysayers or Negative Nancy’s only make the journey that much more difficult. You do not need their pessimism, nor do you have to deal with it. There are several ways to deal with these individuals so you can move past them and crush your goals. 1. Distance Yourself from the Negative If possible, put space between those individuals and your goals. Continually listening... read more
4 Signs You Are Your Own Worst Enemy
Why is it you’re not getting ahead? Are you having difficulty in finding opportunities, or could it be you’re not taking the opportunities when they come to you? Crazy as it sounds, the most common reason people don’t succeed is that they’re engaging in self-defeating behaviours. If you’re not performing at the level, you think you ought to be; you might want to consider whether or not you’ve become your own... read more
5 Steps to Embrace Your Loneliness
Loneliness is something most people try to avoid. But being alone is an inevitable part of life. It happens to everyone at some time or another. It is important to be able to separate solitude from loneliness and to understand what is behind your feelings so you can embrace being alone. 1. Work Out the Root Cause of Your Fear of Loneliness Some scientists believe loneliness is a basic emotion on a par with fear and anger. Being part of a group... read more
Reach More Goals with An Accountability Partner
You’re not where you want to be in your business or your life. You have goals, but you’re only inching toward them. It feels like every step is a struggle and you’re just not seeing the results you want. You don’t feel motivated. You feel stuck and helpless to change. You’re not alone in this feeling. Many people experience feelings of being stuck with their goals. You probably started out with plenty of energy but within a few days or a few... read more
Willpower Doesn’t Work
We all know the feeling of setting big, exciting goals but falling short despite hard work. After enough failure, it’s easy to conclude that you are the problem. But what if it was not your fault? Willpower is the power to exert your free will against internal or external obstacles. It is like a muscle that depletes with use. Therefore, by the end of a strenuous day, your willpower muscles are exhausted, and you’re left with zero self-control.... read more
