How we describe situations or things to ourselves literally shapes our perception of them — Every exit is an entry somewhere. — Tom Stoppard. Feeling insecure is something we all experience from time to time. But when it becomes frequent and overpowering, it’s time to change your mindset and overcome insecurity once and for all. Insecurity can hold you back in many ways. And make…

I’m not going to lie. Dealing with a toxic person is unpleasant and challenging. But you have to do it — it’s your job — You’ve probably worked with them: the coworker who puts others down. The boss who delegates work without explanation. The friend who always says yes but never delivers. They are like poison and can be just as destructive. Have you ever been in a situation where you had someone at work…

Do you ever look in the mirror and feel inadequate about your reflection? — It’s time to break free from this monster and make it realize that it doesn’t have any power over you. Does it sometimes seem like an insecurity monster has taken up residence in your head, making you feel like less of a person? I can relate! There are days when…

C’mon, stop being so hard on yourself! # 1 Stop Sabotaging Yourself! — Do you feel like you’re constantly berating yourself? Whether it’s about how you look, your perceived flaws, or what you think is missing from your life. Chances are, you’re not too happy with yourself these days. Life doesn’t have to be so complicated and stressful; it can actually be fun…

You can do things to ensure you don’t become blue in the first place — and if you start feeling down, you can do something to help yourself feel better and recover faster — Motivation is a funny thing. It can appear out of nowhere and blindside you. At the most inopportune times. It can also be something you must work at. An elusive goal that gets harder and harder to reach with each passing day.

For many years I struggled with feeling bad about myself, not just at times but almost all the time — It took me years to realize that loving myself wouldn’t come naturally to me. It was something I had to learn how to do. Here are some of the biggest mistakes I made trying to love myself unconditionally. Never Feeling Good Enough When we fail to love ourselves, it’s easy to feel like something…

Finding your own potential is the biggest struggle you will face in life. — “When you start seeing your worth, you’ll find it harder to stay around people who don’t.” — Unknown. The ability to feel confident and worthy, even with low self-worth, is crucial to surviving and thriving in this world. Negativity and self-doubt constantly bombard our minds. Especially on social media sites…

You’ve probably experienced at least one or two of these eight toxic workplace behaviours before — Whether you’re the manager or an employee, it’s essential to know how to react appropriately so that the harmful behavior doesn’t escalate or create an unhealthy work environment in the long run. This article steps you through ways of dealing with each problematic behavior and how to confront it directly…