Posts Tagged ‘confidence’
10 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…
Read More5 Signs You’ve Been Putting Yourself Last For Too Long
You can’t pour water from an empty cup. Many of us are taught that caring for others is a noble trait, and often times we garner a sense of significance or contribution from it. While it is important to be a positive influence in the lives of others, many of us fail to draw a line to…
Read MoreTo Find “The One” You Must First Become “The One”
We don’t attract what we desire, we attract what we project. Dating is difficult. There are a lot of people out there who don’t (or can’t) properly communicate, who aren’t looking for real commitment, or who aren’t even sure what a healthy relationship looks like at this point. Dating apps are frustrating, messages don’t get…
Read MoreWe Can’t Be Honest With Others Until We’re Honest With Ourselves
If we avoid the important questions we’ll never discover the important answers. I recently posed a question on my Facebook page: What is a non-negotiable dealbreaker for you when it comes to a relationship? The answers, while varied, largely gravitated towards one simple concept: Honesty. Being honest with our loved ones should be one of…
Read MoreHow To Stay True To Yourself At All Times
How do we stay connected to our true identity and purpose while living in a world that is always trying to tell us who we’re supposed to be? Let’s think about the concept of identity for a moment. It seems simple at first, the basic fundamental idea of who you are. Your name is Susan,…
Read More5 Proven Strategies For Attracting The Love You Deserve
You don’t need someone to complete you, only for someone to accept you completely. Material items are not the only things people search for in order to fill an emotional gap. Perhaps even more common is the search for a partner in order to accomplish the same goal. Not surprisingly, this is an equally ineffective…
Read MoreWhat You Do For A Living Doesn’t Define Who You Are As A Person
Times of high unemployment can be dangerous if we equate losing our job with losing our identity. It doesn’t have to be that way. IfI asked you to define who you are right now, what would you say? Many people have told me that they’re a teacher, or a doctor, or an accountant, or a…
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