self-esteem – Page 9 – Empowering Your Mind

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July 6, 2018 Linda-Ann Stewart

3 Proven Ways to Increase Your Confidence
Studies find confidence is closely associated with success. Fortunately, confidence is something that you can cultivate and improve. You can choose to expand your confidence by being willing to try and fail. Learn from it, rinse and repeat. This article shares 3 ways that you can build your confidence.

How Self-Reflection Gives You a Happier and More Successful Life
Self-reflection allows you to assess whether you might be going in the right direction for you, or if it’s time to make a different choice. When you take the time to learn from your mistakes, you have a greater chance of avoiding them in the future. Self-reflection also improves self-esteem and self-confidence. This article explores the importance of self-reflection and gives you a step-by-step guide about how to do it.

3 Essential Steps To Becoming More Authentic In Life And Work
Many people crave to be more authentic in their personal and professional lives. They want to stand up and be themselves, without fear of reprisal. But they hide who they are so they don’t alienate people. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are some tips on how to be more authentic, allowing you to explore what it means to you.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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June 14, 2018 Linda-Ann Stewart

Why Attitude Is More Important Than Intelligence
Most people think that intelligence will lead to success. But research has disputed that concept. Apparently, success is more dependent on whether you think you can grow and improve. They outperform people with high intelligence, but who believe that they cannot change. Fortunately, you can change that fixed attitude and be more able to solve problems and overcome challenges. This article gives 7 tips on how to develop the type of attitude that will bring you success.

Who Do You Think You Are? Why You Could Be Wrong
We tend to label ourselves, and act within the framework of that identity. These roles were developed when we were children, when we adapted to the clues from our parents and other adults around us. When we grow up, we rarely reassess them to determine if those ideas are true. Many times, they aren’t.

4 Actionable Steps to Build a Positive Money Mindset
Many entrepreneurs are realizing that they have limiting beliefs and attitudes about money. Those ideas keep them from taking positive action that yield success. Believe it or not, you have a relationship with money, either positive or negative. To be a successful business person, you need to heal that relationship and release the negative associations you have with it. Follow these tips to begin appreciating this resource.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

Sparks of Insight

June 11, 2018 Linda-Ann Stewart

Don’t park discernment at the door of your consciousness. Just because you’re working at being non-judgmental, more tolerant and compassionate doesn’t mean that you should avoid being discerning. If someone is being rude, discourteous, inconsiderate, you don’t have to label them as “bad.” But it also doesn’t mean that you have to put up with their attitude or actions. If you’re being used or abused in some way, recognize it and deal with the situation appropriately. Discerning whether someone or something is good for you is a god-given attribute.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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June 8, 2018 Linda-Ann Stewart

5 Ways You Can Use Mindfulness to Fix Your Brain, Decrease Stress and Improve Performance
Mindfulness meditation has multiple studies showing how it changes your brain. Research has found it impacts eight areas of the brain. Two of those regions increased brain activity and the density of brain tissue. You can reap the multiple benefits of mindfulness in just a few minutes a day.

10 Scientifically Proven Tips for Beating Procrastination
Procrastination is one of the biggest blocks to success. It affects productivity, effectiveness and confidence. The suggestions in this article will get you off the starting block and taking small steps. And generally, just getting moving is all it takes to break through that block.

6 Ways That Night-time Phone Use Destroys Your Sleep
Using your phone at night makes you sleep-deprived and exhausted. This article is based on a study by Harvard researchers that found why you need to shut it off an hour before bed. And it’s not just your phone. Your computer, tablet, e-reader and television can affect your sleep, as well.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

Sparks of Insight

June 4, 2018 Linda-Ann Stewart

“What a man thinks of himself, that is which determines, or rather indicates his fate.” – Henry David Thoreau

If you think well of yourself, you’ll make decisions that are beneficial for your health and well-being. You’ll make sure you eat healthy, exercise, have boundaries to be sure you’re not taken advantage of, and surround yourself with friends who are positive and treat you well. In this way, your positive energy will attract opportunities and connections to help you on the path you’re already on. Your fate lies in the standards by which you live your life.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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May 31, 2018 Linda-Ann Stewart

Are Your Excuses Really Lies That Sabotage Your Life?
An excuse can be worse than a lie, because you use it to hide your motives from yourself. Most people know when they’re lying to themselves, by a sense of discomfort, even if they dismiss it. But an excuse can seem reasonable, even rational, so it’s more insidious. Learn a way you can determine if your excuse is a lie you’re trying to pass off as plausible.

5 Proven Ways to Set Goals and Achieve Them
Goal setting is important because you’re either working your plan or letting someone else impose their plan on you. When you set a goal, you’re taking charge of the direction of your life rather than letting the wind send you wherever it blows. Studies show that those who set goals are happier and more successful. This article also includes a goal setting worksheet.

How to Say No When You Feel You Can Only Say Yes
Some people are people pleasers and have a hard time saying “No,” even when it costs them. Meeting others expectations is more important than meeting their own. This can lead to stress, overwhelm and a feeling you’re not living to your potential. But when you start saying “No” to what others want from you, you start making your life and goals important. Here are 7 tips to help you start saying “No” so you can be more successful.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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May 25, 2018 Linda-Ann Stewart

This column will change your life: don’t say ‘I can’t’ if you can say ‘I don’t’
We all talk to ourselves, either to encourage, doubt or demean ourselves. Our inner self-talk can either motivate or undermine our goals. But there’s a subtle tweak to your self-talk you can make that can help you stay on track. It has to to with reframing your commitment to your intention.

What You Can Learn From The Excuses You Tell Yourself
It’s normal to make excuses, but doing it too much can get you stuck. Excuses can keep you from following your heart and your dreams. Become aware of whether your excuse or your rational mind is in control. This article gives you some red flags to consider and three ways you can overcome your excuses.

Understanding the Mind of a Narcissist
Believe it or not, narcissists have a low self-image and seek validation from others. But when they get it, they fail to appreciate it because it’s never enough. This article describes the traits of a narcissist and three different kinds of them. It also explains how they became the way they are. When you can understand the reasons for their behavior, it can make it easier to deal with.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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April 19, 2018 Linda-Ann Stewart

How to Stop Procrastinating
Procrastination is something up to 95% of us do at some time or other. In this article and video, explore why it happens and strategies for managing and prioritizing your workload more effectively. Learn 4 tips on how to overcome the habit of delaying important tasks.

5 Toxic Personalities Successful People Avoid
Some people are dream killers or stop us from taking a risk, and we don’t always realize what they’re doing. It’s important to be aware of who we’re spending time with. We need to distinguish between those who support us. and those who don’t. Learn the five types of people to avoid when chasing goals.

The Extraordinary Power of Visualizing Success
When you think of obstacles, you allow them to stop you from achieving your goals. Top performers, in sports and business, know the importance of picturing themselves succeeding in their minds before they actually do in reality. Learn some tips on how to use visualization to accomplish your dreams.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

Sparks of Insight

April 6, 2018 Linda-Ann Stewart

What are you doing to show yourself that you matter? Are you indulging yourself with self-pity, not standing up for yourself, eating too much, indulging in unhealthy substances, etc.? Or are you making sure you get enough sleep, exercise, eat properly, socialize with people who treat you well? If you don’t care for yourself, why would anyone else? Life treats you the way that you treat yourself. Take steps that show you that your health, well-being and peace of mind is important. Only when you treat yourself as if you count will Life reflect that attitude.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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March 8, 2018 Linda-Ann Stewart

3 Reflective Ways to Refocus Your Thinking for Success
We tend to think that what we see in our world is reality. But we’re seeing it “through a glass, darkly.” Our thoughts and beliefs filter reality, and it’s corrupted data. To be more successful, we need to question our thoughts and not believe everything we think. Here are 3 ways to start doing just that.

Just looking at your smartphone makes you less intelligent, study finds
It has long been believed that smartphones are actually making us dumber; but now there is evidence for it. Researchers have found that having them in our field of vision makes us less able to remember information. This was true even when the phones were switched off. However, the further away the phone was, as in another room, the better cognition was. If you value your intellect, this article will make you think twice about being dependent on your smart phone.

Impostor’s Syndrome and the Afflictions of the Accomplished
Debilitating self-doubt affects the successful and struggling alike. Success and achievement is no guarantee that people will feel confident and and fulfilled. It seems that there are three key afflictions hold people back from experiencing deeper fulfillment. Here are some remedies for the fear of being “found out.”

~ Linda-Ann Stewart