One of my strengths, which is actually also one of my weaknesses, is being a perfectionist. How can perfectionism be both you may ask? The main reason is because there are many advantages and pitfalls of being a perfectionist. And they tend to drive people like me crazy because we hate making mistakes and have high expectations for ourselves. If you're a perfectionist … [Read more...]
Redefine Your Limits And Achieve More Than You Ever Imagined
The mind and body are powerful tools. And they are also some of our biggest road blocks. Athletes are constantly pushing themselves to keep going when their bodies are telling them to stop. While engineers and scientists are always looking for new discoveries that our brains and physics tell us just isn't possible. It's hard to believe in the unknown and look beyond the … [Read more...]
If I Knew Then What I Know Now
Do you have a lot of regrets? Ever wonder what your life would be like now if you had made different decisions in the past? I spent some time recently reflecting on my life and the choices that I've made. Overall I'm pretty satisfied with where I am and who I am today, but there are definitely some things I wish I had done differently. After all, how many times do we catch … [Read more...]
Why Is Growth So Hard?! Important Self Improvement Tips
Growth can be so darn hard as adults. The older I get, the more I understand why older people are stereotyped for being stubborn, stuck in their ways, and close minded. Even though change brings progress and growth, the longer we do things a certain way, the less and less we are willing and eager to change. But that doesn't mean we should use years of experience as an excuse to … [Read more...]
20 Ways To Fight Afternoon Drag At Work Without Caffeine!
Do you have a constant battle fighting afternoon drag at work or at school? It's so frustrating! Afternoons can feel never ending sometimes, especially when you're sleepy. And feeling like a zombie is so draining. I used to dread afternoons because I was always struggling to get through them at the office. I'd literally fall asleep at my desk accidentally for brief periods of … [Read more...]