Posts Tagged ‘confidence’
5 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…
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…
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