10 Clues That You’re An Extroverted Introvert
Barrie Davenport January 21, 2017
Wondering if you might be an extroverted introvert? I wondered too and have recently pinpointed some clues that I might be one. I
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10 Creativity Exercises To Overcome Your Fears
Niya Sisk March 15, 2016
“It’s not enough to be busy (the ants are busy), we must ask what we are busy about.” ~ Henry David Thoreau I
10 Good Communication Skills You Absolutely Must Know
Barrie Davenport August 27, 2014
Every relationship you have is impacted by your ability — or inability — to communicate well. Whether at work, in your love life,
10 Misconceptions That Keep You Stuck In Your Same Old Life
Barrie Davenport March 29, 2016
I was thinking today about what holds me back from getting some of the things done I want to get done. I have
10 Personal Growth Strategies That Actually Work For Me
Barrie Davenport May 20, 2013
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” ~Marcel Proust If you are reading this
10 Reasons Why You Need to Buck the Status Quo
Barrie Davenport March 18, 2012
All of my life I’ve been a good doobie. I was a rule follower. I was the compliant child. The pleaser. I grew
10 Signs You Are The Rarest Personality Type In The World
Barrie Davenport January 10, 2018
Did you realize you might share a personality type that only 1.5 percent of people worldwide have? You probably already know there are
10 Simple Ways to Wake Up With Self-Confidence
Barrie Davenport September 4, 2013
Note: This is a guest post by Davis Nguyen BRAYNK! BRAYNK! BRAYNK! BRAYNK! Your morning alarm just went off. What are you doing
10 Ways to Get Past Your Past and Fall in Love with Life Again
Grace Furman June 2, 2016
In my early 20’s a close friendship I’d had since middle school came to an end. There was no big blow up, just
10 Ways to Know That You Are Ready To Grow
Barrie Davenport June 11, 2012
A guest post by Stephanie Wetzel Standing on the edge of bigger dreams for our lives, we may not always know that true
10 Ways To Snap Out Of Apathy
Barrie Davenport June 1, 2015
If there’s such a thing as a “belly-up” emotion, apathy fits the bill. Apathy is actually defined as the absence of emotion. It’s
10 Ways You May Be Fooling Yourself (and the Unpleasant Consequences)
Barrie Davenport September 30, 2012
One of the best and worst things that can ever happen to you occurs the day you wake up and smell the coffee.
10-Minute Digital Declutter: My New Book Helps You Eliminate Technology Overload
Barrie Davenport November 15, 2015
Remember back in the day when families sat down to dinner and actually talked to each other? If you wanted to communicate with
11 Of The Best Ways To Cultivate Inner Strength
Barrie Davenport December 4, 2018
You’ve seen it in others but you wonder if others see it in you. It’s not something you can lay claim to or
11 Of The Most Admirable Personal Qualities
Barrie Davenport January 31, 2019
What admirable personal qualities do you think of when your favorite people in the world come to mind? Or when you notice positive
110 Of The Best Self-Improvement Books You’ll Ever Read
Barrie Davenport June 27, 2016
If you’re a self-improvement junkie like I am, you’re always looking for something inspiring and motivational to read. Over the years, I’ve read hundreds
12 Essential Ways To Take Care Of Yourself
Barrie Davenport November 13, 2017
Are you taking care of yourself? Everyone gets caught up in their daily routines. In fact, getting caught up is the whole point
12 of the Best Philosophy Books
Barrie Davenport October 28, 2019
Have you ever contemplated how it all came to be — the meaning of life, human existence, nature itself? Some of the greatest
12 Of The Most Important Values To Live By
Barrie Davenport February 12, 2019
What values are important to a life well lived? What do you want to be known for? What qualities do you admire in
12 Simple Ways to Prepare for Personal Development
Barrie Davenport December 26, 2011
The week after Christmas is a strange time. In some ways it’s relaxing and peacefully pleasant. In other ways, it feels anti-climatic and
12 Steps To Better Yourself Every Month This Year
Barrie Davenport January 4, 2019
Do you ever say to yourself, “I want this to be my best year ever”? You think about all you’ve achieved — and
121 Words to Describe Yourself In All Situations
Barrie Davenport January 24, 2020
When someone asks you to list a few good words to describe yourself, which ones come to mind? Because that question tends to
129 Of The Top Things To Be Thankful For In Your Life
Barrie Davenport November 14, 2018
Do you take time to feel thankful for the blessings in your life? Even during difficult times, there are so many things to
15 Darned Good Reasons Why Self-Help Actually Helps
Barrie Davenport January 17, 2012
The other day a friend proudly announced to me that she never reads “self-help” books or blogs. “Why do I need someone else
15 Proven Ways To Calm Down When You’re Angry
Barrie Davenport November 25, 2015
Feeling angry is normal. It’s hardwired into us. It’s a natural reaction to a perceived threat. The threat could be to ourselves, someone we
15 Reasons Highly Sensitive People Are Highly Valuable
Barrie Davenport March 1, 2018
Have you ever heard these words before? “Don’t be such a crybaby!” “I was just kidding — don’t take things so seriously.” “You
15 Ways To Let Go of Anger When You’ve Been Wronged
Barrie Davenport January 15, 2019
Do you know how to let go of anger and resentment? At some point, if you live long enough, someone will do or
20 Books You Can’t Put Down
Barrie Davenport May 31, 2015
What makes you feel like it’s really summer? What about a few good books you can’t put down? For me, it’s a week
20 Life-Changing Books From My Favorite Bloggers
Barrie Davenport April 16, 2015
I can’t understate the profound impact books have had on my own personal growth. Authors like Eckhart Tolle, Byron Katie, and Brene Brown
20 Top Bloggers Share Their Most Life-Altering Fearless Action
Barrie Davenport March 25, 2012
If there is a theme for this blog, it is about being bold in the face of fear. It is about taking practical
20 Ways To Overcome Life Challenges
Barrie Davenport November 7, 2013
Have you ever experienced difficult times in your life — those times when you felt lost and had no idea how to keep
20 Ways to Stretch Yourself
Barrie Davenport August 26, 2010
“Sound when stretched is music. Movement when stretched is dance. Mind when stretched is meditation. Life when stretched is celebration.” ~Shri Shri Ravishankar
21 Eye-Opening Ways To Develop Your Intuition
Barrie Davenport April 7, 2016
A few years ago I kept a journal of stream of consciousness thoughts. I would start with the writing prompt, “What do you
21 Good Books To Read For Fall
Barrie Davenport October 9, 2015
Fall is officially here, and as the weather gets colder, I love to cuddle up with a blanket, a cup of hot tea,
21 Happy Thoughts To Help You Snap Out Of A Negativity Slump
Barrie Davenport February 27, 2017
If I could offer you just one life-changing concept about happiness, it would be this . . . Your thoughts determine your reality.
21 Things To Do By Yourself To Relax And Recharge
Barrie Davenport December 17, 2015
A few years ago, this time of year was crazy busy for me. It is now too, but for different reasons. Back then,
22 Steps On The Path To Spiritual Bliss
Barrie Davenport November 16, 2011
The word “bliss” is such a soothing word. It feels both soothing and joyful, like a soak in a warm tub. I think
25 Best Self-Improvement Blog Posts Of 2013
Barrie Davenport December 8, 2013
There are just a few more weeks left in 2013. In these last days of the year, I find myself reflecting on all
25 Christmas Gift Ideas For Friends And Neighbors
Barrie Davenport September 20, 2019
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