How to Stay Positive: 9 Proven Ways to Keep Your Mindset Up

Keep Your Mindset Positive When Facing Negative Situations

  Oh, if I had a penny for every time I practiced pumping myself up in anticipation of facing a difficult person or a negative situation. (Hint: I’d have a lot of pennies!)  Every time I was about to enter an uncomfortable, negativity-charged situation, I’d tell myself to keep a positive attitude … keep my … Read more

The One Thing You Need to Do Right After You Make a Mistake

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I make mistakes.  I fall down. There I said it; I make mistakes and I know it. How about you?  Do you ever make mistakes … do you ever fall down, too? Some of the mistakes I make are doozies! Such as … Here are a few of what I consider to be my “classic” … Read more

Putting Too Much Pressure on Yourself? Here’s What You Need to Hear

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Are you putting too much pressure on yourself? You’re not alone.  Oh, the pressure we put on ourselves. The pressure to do more … be more … get more done. The pressure to be seen as smart and competent. The pressure to overcome our challenges and stamp out any and all undesirable circumstances in our … Read more

50 Calming Mantras for Anxiety and Stress Relief That Actually Work

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Do you need relief from anxiety and stress?   When there is little you can do to change your outer world, you must do everything you can to calm your inner world, specifically, the words you speak to yourself.  Using relaxing mantras for anxiety and stress can offer significant relief.  This post teaches you more about … Read more

5 Ways to Invite More Miracles Into Your Everyday Life

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Just the fact that you found this message today means you’re likely saying,  “I need a miracle in my life!”  I understand.  We all need miracles in our lives from time to time.  The decision you need to  make now is whether to sit back and wait for the miracle to arrive or take steps … Read more

Shifting Affirmations: 35 Powerful Phrases to Help You Shift Perspective

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We all have moments when we feel stuck, when we know we’re ready to shift gears but we don’t necessarily know how or what to do. Maybe it’s a moment of self-doubt, feeling dissatisfied, wishing for greater meaning and fulfillment, or just knowing that it’s time to shift our lives in some way.  That’s when … Read more

Self-Kindness: How to Be Nicer to Yourself (With Real Examples)

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  You know how to be kind to others, but are you nice to yourself, too? Self-kindness may seem like a simple concept, and yet many of us have trouble being kind and loving toward ourselves.  If you grew up being self-critical, self-judging and struggled with self-acceptance, then chances are you don’t yet have the … Read more

60 Take Action Quotes to Stop Overthinking and Start Moving

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It’s time to stop over-thinking, stop talking, and start taking action to get what you want. This list of more than 50 inspirational quotes about taking action is sure to motivate and inspire you on your journey.  Being more proactive in life will have a positive impact on your relationships, your confidence, your happiness and … Read more

10 Free Personal Development Courses That Will Actually Change Your Life

27 FREE online courses for self-help and personal growth

The path to personal growth ALWAYS involves learning.   So, if you want to improve any aspect of your life, a good place to start is with personal growth and self-improvement  courses. Oh sure, you could sit back and do it the hard way through messy trial-and-error learning, which often doesn’t yield the results you … Read more