Most of us are obsessed with controlling our thoughts. We want to be in charge of everything we think of at every minute. If it was possible, some of us would even plan what we will be thinking about throughout the whole 24 hour day. This might seem like a good idea, as that will […]

Let’s face it, at one point or another, we've all wondered how to make a person agree to our request, or to get on our side.   Whether in a meeting at work, pitching an idea to a client, or even convincing your kids to do something without telling them to do it. Here is […]

At this time of the year, most of us are looking back at what we achieved last year and what we would like to achieve this year. This reflection period helps us understand why we might have failed to reach certain milestones.  Personally, one of my draw backs was lack of self-discipline. My goals were […]

Jealousy is usually linked with the idea of toxicity in relationships, whether they are romantic or not. And it’s true: Jealousy can become destructive, and it can destroy relationships. However, jealousy can also have some underlining meanings that you might be missing. On top of this, it can further be dealt with a constructive and […]

Years ago, I began exercising so that I could become stronger and more toned physically.  I remember when I first started lifting, I could barely lift 5-pound dumbbells over my head. I’d go jogging and be exhausted within one minute. I could have gotten frustrated and given up. In fact, some days I really wanted […]

All of us are faced with problems from time to time. Some may be little, and some may be huge. In fact, it’s likely you have faced plenty already along your life journey. Regardless of how you’ve dealt with them in the past, you have an opportunity to view future problems or circumstances in a […]

Perhaps you remember the days of your youth, and your mom or dad getting on you because you waited till the last minute to do something. Or maybe your boss has brought it to your attention that you have a habit of procrastinating. One thing is for sure: Procrastinating will not get you the results […]

You can go all the way back to the ancient Roman times and find what now is called self-help literature, aimed to help men and women improve some aspect of their lives. In fact, there were conduct guides written for women all the way back in the Middle Ages, teaching them how they ought to […]

Habit stacking. 1% better. Showing up. There are lots of buzz words out there, but how can they help you actually build the habits to achieve your goals?  Recently, the Daily Motivation team started a Book of the Month Club, and we just finished James Clear’s Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build […]