Posts Tagged ‘confidence’
Are You “Nice,” Or Kind? 5 Major Differences
Only one has pure intentions. e’ve all heard the old adage that “nice guys (and gals) finish last.” I’ve been very open about my past as a “nice guy” and all of the challenges that it brought to my life. To overcome these challenges, I didn’t need to stop being good to people, I simply…
Read MoreBuild Bulletproof Self-Worth With These 5 Proven Mindset Strategies
The belief that you are worthy of love and happiness is something you have the power to choose. Think about all of the things in life that are affected by your sense of self worth. The people you date. The jobs you accept. The risks you take. The friends you surround yourself with. The treatment…
Read More5 Behaviors Mentally Strong People Don’t Tolerate
You can’t control how people act, but you can control what you accept from them. Every single day we’re faced with an internal question that we don’t often define to ourselves. Yet, it dictates the quality of almost every area of life. Our relationships, our careers, our friendships, our family life… The question is: What behaviors…
Read More5 Ways To Start Choosing Better Relationships
Choosing the right person is all about trusting yourself to do so. Here’s how. You’ve faced heartbreak — we’ve all been there. Maybe it was recent, or maybe it’s been awhile since you’ve gotten back out there. Either way, one thing is for certain: You’re wondering why the next time will be any different than the last,…
Read More7 Mindsets To Break The Negative Patterns Holding You Back
Many of us hold ourselves back with negative beliefs about ourselves or our abilities. Here’s how to overcome them. How many people do you think are capable of more than they’re currently doing? Odds are, the first person who came to mind reading that was yourself. It’s okay, everyone feels that way now and then. We…
Read More9 Affirmations to Make Dating Fun Again
Dating is as an opportunity to create the love life you’ve always desired…if you choose to see it that way. “I just want to skip the dating part and go right to the phase where we’re comfortable on the couch together.” This is what someone I’m coaching said to me on one of our recent…
Read More10 Ways to Stop Being the Nice Guy who Finishes Last
It’s not the “nice guy” who finishes last. It’s the pushover. Back at the dawn of time, men began using the excuse that “nice guys finish last” to convince themselves that they weren’t responsible for their own dating failures. I know this, because I was one of them. I did everything I thought women (girls,…
Read MoreHow To Eliminate Negative Self-Talk
The way we speak to ourselves can quite literally shape the reality that we live in. I was talking to someone I’m coaching last week and she told me: “I always date men who are bad for me.” I encouraged her to reframe this thinking to start saying “I used to date men who were…
Read More5 Ways To Smash The “All Men Are The Same” Stereotype
You’re not obligated to fit into the mold. Here’s how to smash it to pieces. As men, we constantly fight the stigma that we lack empathy, compassion, and the ability to communicate about anything besides sports or beer. Every day, you have the opportunity to show up in the world in a way that smashes…
Read MoreThe Guide to Evolving into an Even Better Man
Each new phase of life requires a further evolved version of the man we are today. So, how do we go about creating him? I often find myself contemplating how I can improve in all areas of life. How can I be a better boyfriend? A better son? A better brother? How can I be…
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