10 Easy Ways To Get More Reading Done r

Reading a book is like undergoing a chemical reaction.

You’ll never be exactly the same when you finish a book, because every book has the power to teach you, encourage you and shape you.

I hope these 10 tips enable you to be changed for the better through the power of reading many more good books. Continue reading

5 “Truths” You Might Tell Yourself That Are Actually Lies r

Here’s the deal: this pep talk becomes a problem when what you’re telling yourself – those “truths” about the world – aren’t true at all. They’re lies. White ones, yes, but they’re holding you back from going farther and faster. Continue reading

Post-traumatic Growth: What Research Says About Why Some Grow While Others Break In The Face of Adversity

Yet we hear very little of what psychologists call “posttraumatic growth”. For example, a casual survey by Martin Seligman from the University of Pennsylvania, found that only 10{54c12dad2cc2b53ae830e39915b1a3e70288dbcbbeb8bbf8395437c5dc3c512c} of his respondents are aware of the term. What is more widely known (97{54c12dad2cc2b53ae830e39915b1a3e70288dbcbbeb8bbf8395437c5dc3c512c}) is its evil twin: posttraumatic disorder. Continue reading

New Rules For American Dreams

Those who try to dismiss its relativity are not living in the same America I have lived in. Those who deny its current existence clearly are not viewing this country as I am. The American Dream is alive and kickin’ I can assure you. Continue reading

How to Turn Your Good Intentions into Lasting Change – in 4 Simple Steps

We all have plenty of good intentions for our lives, but it can be really tough to follow through on these. As soon as the initial motivation wears off, and the hectic nature of day-to-day life gets in the way, we begin to let things slide. Pretty soon, we give up on our goals altogether. Continue reading

How to Develop a Nurturing Morning Routine

Developing a morning routine that will boost your productivity can help you stay on top of your commitments for the day. For me, I purposefully wake up an hour before I need to. This allows me more time and I am not rushed. I spend 15-20 minute shower. I get to eat breakfast, which we all know is the most important meal of the day. Continue reading