You intended to start the year off with a bang. You made all the necessary plans to ensure that this would be the year you made significant changes and saw big results. However, most people either forget about or give up on their New Year resolutions by February. Does this sound familiar? Where are you at four weeks into the year?Even if you’re one of the masses that needs to be on track, there’s still plenty of time to pull …

Affirmations can be a simple way to address your fears and make progress in a non-threatening way. Affirmations are just positive statements that you make to yourself that have the potential to change the way you think and behave.Affirmations seem simple, but it is essential to understand the details needed to use them effectively. See how you can use affirmations as a valuable tool in overcoming fears:Keep affirmations positive. Affirmations work better if they’re positive rather than negative. For example:● …

Do you pride yourself on meeting the expectations in your job description and completing tasks on time? That’s a great start, but if you want to stand out at work, you must go beyond fulfilling your job requirements.In today’s employment market, many qualified applicants compete for limited openings. Even when you land a position, you must keep proving your worth.Strengthening your skills and adding to your achievements makes you more competitive and gives you more security.Discover the secret to impressing …

Are you tired of reading job ads that sound like an excellent match for you only to discover that they require a college degree? You might start feeling like you’re the only one who didn’t finish college.The truth is that you have plenty of company. According to the US Census Bureau, two-thirds of American adults lack a bachelor’s degree. While higher education is enriching, it can also be challenging to afford.You can have a satisfying career without a four-year degree. …

Shyness is a common complaint, especially among school-age children. However, adults can also be shy and find their shyness a frustrating barrier to living life to the fullest. You might believe you were born shy; some science suggests that shyness is partially hereditary. However, you can learn to be less timid and to enjoy your life more. You weren’t born able to walk, talk, or ride a bike, but you still learned. You can learn to be more socially comfortable, …

Biofeedback is a tool and process for managing stress and other ailments. Its information is gathered using specialized instruments that measure one or more physiological markers, including muscle tone, breathing rate, heart rate, blood pressure, brainwaves, skin temperature, and sweat production.We experience biofeedback all the time. For instance, when you watch a scary movie, your hands might become sweaty, and your heart rate increases. These physical responses diminish if you move your attention away from the movie and think about …

Laziness is frustrating. Everyone has been in this situation more than once. A lazy day isn’t an issue on occasion, but chronic laziness can cause many short—and long-term challenges in life. Learning to deal with laziness effectively is essential in your life skills toolbox.If Laziness is negatively affecting you, try these techniques to curb it:· Start with the most complex task. Many people find that just one task prevents them from taking action. If you could just put that task …

Is your life in a rut? Do you admire those on the National Geographic Channel exploring the Amazon? You may be intrigued by stories of skydiving that your coworkers shared by the watercooler.Perhaps you’re sick of eating macaroni and cheese every Thursday night. You could take a new vacation instead of camping by the river for the 8th year.You want to experience some adventure!Consider these strategies to add some adventure to your life and feel alive again:1. Find the time. …

Each day allows you to make your life a little better or worse. Most of us are too focused on surviving another day or too distracted to focus on the things that matter the most to us.Asking yourself questions is a great way to focus your attention and set your priorities. When you ask yourself something, your brain can’t help but try to answer it. Give it something worthwhile to respond to.Regularly asking yourself meaningful questions can change your focus …

So, you’ve been working in the same position for over a year, and no one has said anything to you about a promotion or increase in pay. There could be many reasons for a company not giving you a promotion or a raise; some of them are valid, such as a downturn in the company’s profits or even your job performance.However, not all companies are suffering downturns. If your company is thriving but you still need to get a raise, …