Self-Improvement

Are you looking to make positive changes in your life to improve your health, emotional well-being, daily habits, productivity, or relationships?

We all have areas where we want to improve and become a better version of ourselves and better cope with life challenges. You are a wonderful work in progress, and we want to help you reach your self-improvement goals. On this page, you’ll find articles on a variety of self-improvement topics with actionable steps and ideas you can use.

11 Ways To Let Go of Expectations In Your Relationships

by Barrie Davenport

It’s not that your standards are too high (though they might be).

What we’re trying to avoid here is the heartache, frustration, and misery that come from unrealistic expectations in relationships.

No one can meet all your expectations, even if you make them clear to the people in your life.

The problems usually come, though, with expectations you assume are universal.

When those unspoken expectations are imposed (consciously or not) on real people with independent wills, disappointment is inevitable.

So, what can you do instead?

The Power Of Personal Responsibility: 11 Ways To Improve It

by Barrie Davenport

confident woman at work, personal responsibility

Do you take personal responsibility for your actions?

Do you sometimes wonder what that actually means — and whether or not you’re doing enough?

Taking personal responsibility has to do with your actions, words, and choices and how they affect you and others.

Accepting responsibility is essential to anyone who acknowledges and seeks to honor the connectedness between all living beings.

To admit that your actions have consequences, not only for you but also for others, is to own your role in the co-creation of the environment you share with others.

Acceptance of that role requires something of you, and your response shapes your character and either facilitates or prevents your personal development.

But what does the right response look like?

25 Books You Can’t Put Down

by Barrie Davenport

woman reading at the beach books you cant put down

You love spending time with books that are hard to put down.

We have that in common!

While your list of gripping books might differ from someone else’s, some books find their way onto more lists than others.

If you’ve read any of the books listed below, you already know they’re too good to put down, even when you’ve reached the last page.

And they stay with you.

If you haven’t read all of the following books yet, you’re in for a treat!

Feel free to browse, download some samples, and get started on a new favorite of your own.

91 Pet Peeves That Can Drive You Crazy

by Barrie Davenport

We all have that one little thing that just grinds our gears no matter how irrational.

Many of us have the same pet peeves, providing a universal language for kvetching.

However, some of us are so bothered by inconsequential behaviors that we may begin to wonder if we are the only ones.

You may even be wondering if any of your little ticks are the cause of someone else’s headache.

If so, we have put together a list of popular pet peeves that get on people’s nerves.

151 Positive And Loving Words That Start With E To Describe Someone You Care About

by Barrie Davenport

woman sitting on sofa writing words that start with e

When you're writing a nice message to someone, the perfect word can be elusive.

Forget the advice in English class about not using too many adjectives.

Go ahead and get as wordy as you want.

Your effort will shine through, especially if you're trying to make an impact.

A dazzling word that describes a person perfectly will get you noticed and remembered.

People like to be recognized for their best qualities.

This list presents many character traits that start with E.