All of have voices in our heads that provide both insight and criticism on our thoughts and actions. Don’t worry – it’s not a type of mental illness. In fact, these voices are actually our subconscious minds chiming in on whether or not we’re behaving in ways that are consistent with our core values and [...]
Assertive versus Aggressive: Which Side are You On?
Learning to behave more assertively is an important part of being successful in life. Whether your newfound assertive behaviors enable you to push for that big salary raise you’ve deserved for years or simply to command more respect from your peers and colleagues, identifying and modeling assertive behaviors is a great way to improve your [...]
Affirmations: BS or Valuable Personal Development Technique?
If you’ve read my past posts, you know I think that the “Law of Attraction” – by itself – is pretty much bogus. I mean, really – you can sit around on the couch all day, wishing and hoping for a fit body, a million dollars and a supermodel girlfriend. But until you actually take [...]
Fake it ‘Til You Make it: How to Convince Others You’re Confident
Are you frustrated by feelings of low self-esteem, inadequacy and shyness? Do you struggle seeing “naturally” confident people and wish that – just once – you could feel like they do throughout your daily life? Well get over yourself! Really, there are very few people in the world who are born confident. For the rest [...]
3 Techniques That’ll Get You a Date
In today’s ultra-connected society, getting a date just isn’t as easy as it used to be! Pick up lines are overplayed, while the constant stream of information provided by popular dating websites makes screening potential partners easier than ever. So if you’re struggling to find love in this frustrating situation, consider the following NLP techniques: [...]