Wondering whether we are boring is probably something we worry about at times, because others don’t usually give us feedback about being bored in our presence. So it’s hard to know. None of us want to be boring, and there are reasons why some of us are boring.
When we are working on a project, or towards a goal we may start with a flourish, full of enthusiasm but after some time or some difficulties, or because of bad habits, we begin to fall behind in our progress. For whatever reason, we can fizzle out and lose the plot, or limp along at […]
Have you ever asked yourself “Who am I”, and started to wonder about yourself? The ability to do this, and to reflect about your life, your habits and personality, and to make any self-improvement would be impossible without a level of self-awareness. To be unaware would involve some unconsciousness, and an inability to understand our […]
No! ‘Course we’re not! Most of us like to believe that we are rational creatures, that is, until the emotions take over. Then we can be highly irrational or even justify our irrational behaviour and attitude. Well, what is irrationality? Put in a nutshell, it is when we have a distorted view of reality. This […]
IS YOUR MIND IN A TRAP? Part 1. Do you consider yourself a “free-thinker, a person who holds your own opinions and a person who can change your opinions and mind whenever you want? Do you consider that you have formed your own values, beliefs, and attitudes after careful thought? If you do you must […]
Reading and acting upon relevant tips in the previous article can go a long way to preventing failure. You may think up some more tips of your own, according to your own situation. If you are tackling a project alone, a key question to ask yourself is: What do I need to do here? Then draw […]
Relax! Having this fear may actually be a plus for you. If you are too complacent you may not give your best, try your hardest, produce your best results, and end up failing anyway. However, having this fear all the time is a negative driver which can become very stressful. It is much better to be motivated and confident […]
There are many reasons for failure, some are obvious, for example, lack of preparation for a task, and some not so obvious, such as unconscious self-sabotage. When we have a task or project of any kind there are things which we must know and perhaps avoid in order for us to be successful in that task. Firstly, let’s start with […]
I divide love up into having and doing aspects. For example it’s important to feel secure in ourselves, and to have confidence. This means we will not take the comments of others personally or personalize them. Being secure in ourselves is a good start for being able to love and appreciate others. We’re able to […]
Here are some tips for getting organised with the housework. Even if some of these tips work they will make life easier for you, and make it possible for you to get on with more enjoyable or more important things in your life. Shopping Reduce the frequency of your shopping expeditions. Keep a list of […]