25SHARESShareTweet If you’re a perfectionist, you probably find that it’s a challenging way to live. In most cases, it’s a road to disappointment and dissatisfaction. It can also have a negative effect on the relationships in your life. It might be time to conquer your quest for perfection. When you’re a perfectionist, it seems like nothing can ever be as perfect as you’d like. Perfectionism consists of demanding a higher level of performance than the...

25SHARESShareTweet Given a setback, do you blame someone else for what’s happened? Do you think that no matter what you do, things aren’t really going to change? When things go wrong, do you tend to beat yourself up? It’s possible you suffer from a manner of thinking known as having a victim mentality. And having a victim mentality won’t get you anywhere in life, so it’s important to learn to overcome it, and fast so that you can take control of your...

What’s the difference between a victim and a victor? This article highlights some of the differences between a victim versus a victor mindset. Everyone on this earth experiences a bad or disheartening situation at some point in their lives, but what matters is, how they handle it, what they do next, and how they let it shape them in the end. In essence, your mindset or the way you approach problems in your life will either classify you as a victim or a victor. The following distinctions...

Happy New Year! Are you looking to transform your year? Sometimes, making changes that you want to see in your life feel nearly impossible. It takes a willingness to step outside your comfort zone to make significant changes that will transform your year. If you want to start your year out right, these subtle changes can be the beginning of a happier, healthier life. Download: Planning for a Successful Year #1 Listen to Your Intuition We like to think life is linear and rational. But more...

Is stress making your holidays feel more like boo-hoo than ho-ho-ho? If so, you can ease holiday stress with affirmations. Affirmations are positive statements that can help you replace negative thoughts. When your value your affirmations and you repeat them often, you can start to make positive changes. You may have difficulty believing that affirmations can make a difference. Think of it this way, you do repetitive exercises to improve your physical health, right? Well, affirmations are...

45SHARESShareTweet While it would be nice to just take a long vacation, there are several ways you can relax in 10 minutes or less. Do this a few times a day, and you’ll find that you might not need that long vacation. Use these methods to relax in 10 minutes or less: 1. Meditate. The benefits of meditating are many. It’s incredibly popular right now but has been around for thousands of years. Experts often claim that even just one minute of meditation per...

How do you minimize holiday stress? When you review your holiday preparations to-do list, do you get excited or do you get overwhelmed? Download: Holiday Memories: The Stress-Free Way Year after year, statistics and surveys show that the holiday season is not enjoyable for many adults. The American Psychological Association found that 38% of people say their stress level increases during the holidays. During the holidays up to 69% of people are stressed by the time needed to prepare, 69% are...