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.

Don’t You Hate It When You Can’t Get Something Off Your Mind? 19 Ideas For Letting It Go

by Barrie Davenport

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Have you ever had a repeated thought that will not stop?

The process of continuously thinking about the same ideas is called rumination.

The best way to control rumination or negative thoughts is to distract your mind with other ideas or to find a way to resolve the problem.

Just think – distraction or action.

But it may not be as easy as it sounds.

If your circular thoughts prevent you from living life or going out, it's time to take action.

Whether you try counting or cooking, there are simple ways to help you get something off your mind.

Trying To Please Everyone? 8 Proven Steps To Let It Go

by Barrie Davenport

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Do you feel attached to the positive reinforcement you receive when making others happy?

Is your sense of worthiness connected to trying to please everyone?

If so, disappointing people, making them angry, or doing what others deem as unacceptable is deeply uncomfortable for you.

You may also have a low tolerance for conflict. You often acquiesce to the wishes of others — even when you don't agree.

You would rather act against your own desires rather than provoke a conflict.

Trying to please everyone can be addictive.

You become addicted to the approval and good feelings that come from making people happy and comfortable, as you tend to their needs over your own.

You crave this acceptance in order to feel validated.

You keep giving and giving to get your fix of approval and self-esteem.

Eventually, you begin to lose yourself.

You lose sight of who you are, what you want, or how to live your life on your own terms.

You've trained your friends and family to expect you'll bend to their will, follow their lead, and do it all with a smile on your face.

Any attempt at standing your ground is met with shock and disappointment — and sometimes outright anger.

11 Assertiveness Exercises To Build Your Confidence

by Barrie Davenport

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Some of the moments when we feel the most trapped, insecure, or anxious come when we have trouble advocating for ourselves and being assertive.

Learning to speak confidently about your wants and needs doesn’t come easily to everyone.

Some people naturally develop these skills, while it takes others many years to work past the feelings of shame and guilt that inhibit them from being assertive.

Assertiveness is one of the most potent qualities we can possess, both in our personal lives and at work.

If you have trouble developing this skill, we have compiled a list of assertiveness exercises for adults to help you.

Stop Being A Pushover And Learn To Stand Up For Yourself

by Barrie Davenport

Why do you let people push you around? You’ve asked yourself this, but the story behind your “must please everyone” behavior is not something you like to think about.

You ask yourself, “How can I be nice without being a pushover?”

But every time you’re faced with an opportunity to stand up for yourself, you give in to your need to make someone else happy. And they keep letting you.

It’s time to learn how to stop being a pushover.

But first you need to understand what that is and how you got here in the first place.

21 Life Purpose Examples To Help You Write Yours

by Barrie Davenport

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As kids, we are asked what we want to be when we grow up.

At that age, our answers are often simple: doctor, fireman, scientist.

Once we get to college or start working, our outlook on the future becomes more complicated.

Our goals are less oriented towards purpose but rather towards success.

However, to live happily, our views of success should align with a sense of purpose.

There are many different kinds of purposes of life to pursue, but it’s essential to find something that brings joy and fulfillment to your life.

To visualize and actualize your future goals, consider writing a life purpose statement.

We have put together fifteen life purpose statement examples to inspire you to write yours.