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.

15 Reasons Blaming Your Mother for Everything Is Bad for Both of You

by Barrie Davenport

Mothers carry the weight of the world on their shoulders, not to mention the heaping loads of guilt they feel for not being perfect.

Adults who blame their parents have so many psychological aspects to focus on, from Attachment Theory to the unmet needs of an inner child.

Even basic acts of love, like fixing a daughter's smudged lipstick, can elicit harsh responses.

What is it going to take to stop blaming your mother?

Can we create a world where no mother ever wonders again, “Why does my daughter blame me for everything?”

You Never Know What Someone Is Going Through: 13 Reasons To Always Be Kind

by Barrie Davenport

men talking, you never know what someone is going through

You don't know what others are going through when they are irritating, unpleasant, or short-tempered.

It’s not about you. It almost never is, and that’s a good thing.

Negative interactions with others are unfortunately inevitable, but we do have power over how we respond to them.

Whether some guy cut you off in traffic or the waiter forgot your drink order, you never know what someone is going through until you walk in their shoes.

Before you shout obscenities from your car window or leave a bad tip, consider what they might have gone through today and the positive impact being caring towards them could make.

Why Am I So Unhappy? 15 Top Reasons You’re Miserable

by Barrie Davenport

Do you wake up in a lousy mood nearly every day and ask yourself, “Why am I so unhappy?”

Before you even get out of bed, you feel stressed and negative.

The world simply does not look like a happy place in your mind.

Like most of us, you may have some legitimately difficult things going on in your life.

Maybe you're worried about money, and that is undoubtedly stressful.

Or you might have problems in one of your relationships or an issue at work.

Even though your life isn't terrible and your problems aren't devastating, it feels like a dark cloud follows you around everywhere, and you just can't shake it.

7 Stress-Free Ways To Let People In And Get Close To You

by Barrie Davenport

Are you struggling to let someone in?

Have people tried to get close to you only to crash repeatedly against the walls you put up?

You can admit to yourself, “I don’t let people in,” but you still shut people out.

It’s your go-to defense mechanism.

You want the love, but not the fear and pain that has always felt inseparable from it.

So, how do you get better at letting people in?

Have You Defined Your Priorities In Life? The Top 10 You Should Focus On

by Barrie Davenport

woman sitting at desk priorities priorities in life

“What are your life priorities?”

This question seems easy enough to answer, right?

After all, we all know what is important to us.

For instance, most people would say that their family is a top priority, followed by their friends, health, and career.

But if you really think about it, have you ever sat down and defined your priorities in life?

Most of us proceed through life on autopilot, going through the motions day in and day out, without giving much thought to what we're doing or why we're doing it.

Why am I working so hard?

What is my purpose in life?

What do I really want to achieve?

These are tough questions to answer, but they're vital.

If you don't take the time to define your priorities, you'll end up living a life that isn't truly fulfilling.

Let’s explore top priority examples and how you can use them to create a more fulfilling life.

We will help you understand the importance of priorities in life and how to set them.