Posts Tagged ‘self love’
Here’s What Real Confidence Actually Looks Like
I used to believe that confidence was something simply bestowed on a lucky few upon birth. Some people just had it, while others were left wishing for it. In my mind during this phase of life, I was always in the “other” category. The ones who were passed over in the genetic lottery when confidence…
Read More6 Traits Of Mentally Strong People
What does it mean to be “strong?” We hear it all the time — they’re a “strong person,” and we’re usually not talking about physical strength at the time. Mental strength is arguably even more difficult to build because it requires emotional trials and tribulations. When you do establish it, though, you recognize different actions and traits…
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 MoreYou’ll Be Your Own Worst Enemy Until You Change This One Thing
What can a story about two fish teach us about self-awareness? Have you heard the story about the two fish swimming in a fishbowl? One goes up to the other and asks, “How do you like the water?” The fish responds: “What is water?” The point is that the fish is so immersed (literally) in…
Read More3 Reasons You Give Too Much In Relationships (And How To Stop)
Your identity and passions are the very things that draw someone to you in the first place. So, why do you sacrifice them when you get into a relationship? Someone I coached once told me that he identified as a “people pleaser,” and these tendencies made their way into his relationships. What he would do…
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 MoreEverything You’ve Been Taught About Masculinity Is A Lie
As our society evolves, so must our view of what it means to “be a man.” masculine [ mas-kyuh-lin ] adjective pertaining to or characteristic of a man or men. Well, there it is. The definition of masculine. Characteristic of a man. As our species and societies have grown and evolved, the roles of men have…
Read More5 Proven Methods For Building True Self Love
Confidence is something that can be deliberately built over time by doing the “inner work.” Here are a few strategies for accomplishing it. Growing up I used to look at people who had a high level of confidence and feel a sense of jealousy. Why wasn’t I given that gift of confidence? As I got older and dove into…
Read MoreOur constant need for “better” is keeping us unhappy. Here’s how to overcome it.
First, props to you for taking the time to read this (assuming you finish it). Why? Because you probably interrupted your scrolling through your newsfeed to click off and come here. And, what were you seeing on that feed? Cars, jets, houses, couples with 6-pack abs frolicking in Tahiti. Fashion models, shoes, you get the…
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