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.

Get The Feeling That People Don’t Like You? 13 Signs They Probably Don’t

by Barrie Davenport

You can feel it in the air, that coldness, that distant vibe when you’re around certain people or in a certain situation.

It feels like they don’t want anything to do with you, even though they haven’t outright said it.

And it's even harder to figure out if you're right about these intuitions.

But what if there were signs that could tell you for sure whether or not people actually like you?

Signs that would put your mind at ease and let you know where you stand with the people around you?

Well, luckily for you, there are.

And we'll explore them all and what you can do to turn things around.

9 Ways To Start Living For Yourself and Stop Living For Others

by Barrie Davenport

If you’ve been told living life for yourself is unforgivably selfish, you’re in the right place.

It’s time we put that idea where it belongs (far away from you).

There’s a reason you have a will of your own.

Living your own life is something only you can do.

Other people have their own lives to live and their own choices to make.

Other people’s lives are their responsibilities.

Your life is your own.

How to Stop Being Bitter: 13 Steps To Overcome Bitterness

by Barrie Davenport

Feelings of resentment, bitterness, and anger are normal when bad things happen, but you must not let these emotions rule your life.

Bitterness describes prolonged anger and resentment toward people or entities that you believe have wronged you.

Blaming forces outside yourself is the hallmark of bitterness.

Your perceived helplessness toward whatever left you bitter deepens your distress, but your health and well-being rely on freeing yourself from the persistently negative state of mind that bitterness creates.

Left unchecked, bitterness could weaken relationships, close you off from new opportunities, rob you of energy, ruin your health, or even provoke you to commit acts of vengeance.

Do You Feel Guilty When You’ve Done Nothing Wrong? 9 Ways To Let It Go

by Barrie Davenport

upset woman how to stop feeling guilty when youve done nothing wrong

You know you didn't do anything wrong — yet you feel guilty.

Have you found yourself in this position?

Don't worry, lots of people feel unnecessary guilt and shame.

To help you figure out why this happens and what to do about it, in this post, we're breaking down the ins and outs of feeling guilty when you have done nothing wrong.

186 Of The Top Things To Be Thankful For In Your Life

by Barrie Davenport

hands with fruit, things to be thankful for

Do you take time to feel thankful for the blessings in your life?

Even during difficult times, there are so many things to be grateful for. In fact, intentionally focusing on gratitude can make you feel happier and help you recognize that you have far more good than bad in your life.

In the United States, Thanksgiving Day is around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to make (or review) your list of things to be thankful for.

So, to help, we’ve made a list of things to be thankful for — along with reasons to be thankful for what you have.

Feel free to use this list as you create your own, and enjoy the opportunity to bask in gratitude for a while.

And if you ever get stumped when someone asks you (maybe at the Thanksgiving table), “What are you thankful for?” consider the lists that follow as your launch pad.

And don’t forget why we give thanks in the first place. It isn’t all about the food.