Tag Archives: Mind

Most people would consider having high standards a good thing. Striving for excellence can show that you have a good work ethic and strength of character. High standards can also push you to reach your peak level of performance. For example, athletes often train long and hard to reach excellence in …

People are often confused about what it means to have self-esteem. Some think it has to do with the way you look or how popular you are with your friends or others. Others believe that having a great body will help you gain self-esteem, while others think you actually need …

“The difference between a compliment and flattery is often motive. A compliment offers genuine appreciation for a quality or action seen in another person. The goal of flattery is usually self-advancement through gaining the favor of someone else. Compliments seek to encourage; flattery attempts to manipulate.”  —David McCasland When it …

Empathy is getting a lot of press these days.  But with a culture of extreme individualism where online interactions outnumber in-person conversations, it can be hard to cultivate an empathetic mind-meld. But the benefits of strong empathic skills are legion: first, you’ll understand the motivations and needs of people around …

Is your glass half-empty or half-full? How you answer this question may reflect your outlook on life, your attitude toward yourself, and whether you’re optimistic or pessimistic — and it may even affect your health. Every life has its ups and downs, but having an optimistic outlook on life has been …

The Law of Attraction states that you manifest anything you give enough focus to. By giving your attention to a thought, you activate that thought’s vibration, and the Law of Attraction will cause more vibrations like it to be drawn to it. Once enough energy is gathered, the vibration becomes …

Have you ever wondered why we dress up in costumes and ask our neighbors for candy? Halloween originated way back in ancient Celtic culture in the Gaelic holiday called Samhain. Tribes would light bonfires and wear masks to ward off evil spirits. Fast forward to the 8th century, Pope Gregory …

Your head is spinning. You’re working damn hard. You have loads of ideas to improve your business. But you never seem to be able to get enough stuff done. Does your to-do list become longer, and ever longer? Stress is the feeling of being under too much mental or emotional …