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14 Common Misconceptions About Goal Setting

Goal-setting is not about group discussions or team planning. It begins with individual values, outlook, and planning.  Continue reading

Why Self-Care Can Assist You in Stress Management

People who ignore their own needs and forget to nurture themselves are at risk of experiencing greater degrees of sadness, low self-esteem, and resentment. Continue reading

4 Venoms That Kill Your Motivation (and Their Antidotes)

Here’s a short story that may or may not sound a little familiar. One day an enticing and fresh idea knocks on your door, you welcome it into your life and soon it blossoms into an exciting new project you … Continue reading

How To Boost Work-Life Balance When Working Remotely

When I think about work-life balance, the first word that comes to mind is fluidity. While we’d like to imagine it as a static, ready-made formula we can buy off the shelf, the reality is work-life balance is not a … Continue reading

From Feeling Good to Feeling Great

You may be aware that my books, Feeling Good and the Feeling Good Handbook, have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide, and are still popular, even though Feeling Good was published 40 years ago.  One reason for the books … Continue reading

How To Stay Positive While Losing Weight

Losing weight can be difficult under any circumstances, but it can be especially difficult when you aren’t feeling happy with yourself or your progress. The reality is, though, that being down on yourself or what you have accomplished so far … Continue reading