a comprehensive collection of self improvement articles with a focus on motivation

Steal This Lesson: White Space Enhances Productivity

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Erin Falconer

For some people, it’s hard to come up with ideas, to think of ways to be more creative, to find time to nurture a passion.

For Pick the Brain readers though, a different type of problem presents itself: how to regulate the output of all those creative processes going on in your head. Make it sustainable. Make sure you don’t go crazy. Corral all those voices in your head before they become a problem. Here’s where borrowing from another discipline helps. You know, like ballet for football players? Continue reading →

10 Ways to Start Believing in Yourself Right Now!

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Erin Falconer

Believing in yourself is another way of saying having confidence, but I think it is a much more explicit way to say it. It explains what is required.

What is confidence? Confidence is often linked with self-esteem and self-worth. It is self-assurance. It is believing that you have much to offer and that you are valuable. Much of that is gained through accomplishments and successes. Some of that is gained through other peoples opinions.

Confidence in yourself also means trusting yourself to be able to handle any situation that comes your way. This means preparation by gaining knowledge and experience. Continue reading →

Applying a Scientific Mindset to Everyday Life

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Erin Falconer

The scientific mindset is a great way to better understand the world and how to adapt to it. This mindset is not only useful in colleges and laboratories, but also in our everyday life.

By learning to be a more scientific thinker, we respect the facts, question our beliefs, practice our knowledge in the real world, and never stop learning new things.

This mindset can significantly benefit ours lives by teaching us how to adapt effectively to our always changing world.

I believe that anyone can benefit from adopting a more “scientific mindset.” Continue reading →

6 Powerful Ways to Overcome Fear (And Craft the Lifestyle of Your Dreams)

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Erin Falconer

You want to follow your dreams.

You want to live the lifestyle you know you deserve.

Yes, the one you’re secretly afraid of following.

But something is holding you back, or so you believe.

What if I told you that nothing is holding you back?

You’d probably roll your eyes, right?

But it’s true. Nothing is holding you back. You can have the life you want, and more. And in this article you’ll discover how. Continue reading →

How to Begin to Find Your Purpose

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Erin Falconer

I believe everyone knows what they want to do in their life. This includes you! However, you may not be consciously aware of your purpose because of the little voice in your head: your “ego”. Your ego suppresses your ability to fulfill your purpose because it fuels feelings of self-doubt, self-limiting beliefs, and paralyzing fears that prevent you from taking action. Thus, deep down you know what you were born to do and this article will help you figure it out by bringing it to your awareness. Continue reading →

A Powerful Way to Build Self Esteem

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Erin Falconer

You probably know the famous quote by Descartes, “I think therefore I am.” He didn’t say it last week or a decade ago. He said it over 300 years ago. And for the most part we believe it. But is it true? Are you what you think or are you much more than that?

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