Much has been said about happiness, but the path to happiness can be elusive and completely different for each person. However, finding happiness really starts with your own understanding of who you are. When you understand yourself, you can identify your strengths, weaknesses, values, and desires. This understanding can help you make better personal and professional decisions, find more fulfilment in your relationships, and live a more meaningful life.
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How to embrace growth through failure
We all want to become successful in whatever it is we set ourselves to. We all want to be successful at life, however we may define success for ourselves. However, failure is an inevitable part of life and is not something we can avoid. It’s something that everyone experiences at some point, whether it’s in their personal or professional life.
Read moreHow important is it for you to feel accepted?
Feeling accepted is a basic psychological need that can have a profound impact on our emotional well-being and mental health. When we feel accepted, we feel valued, supported, and validated, and these positive feelings can have a ripple effect throughout our lives. This is a deep-seated instinct we all have; to be accepted and to belong somewhere.
Read moreHow self-talk can be a tool for positive change!
Self-talk is the inner monologue we have with ourselves throughout the day. That inner voice can say positive or negative things to us and can have a significant impact on our mental well-being.
Read moreHow do I connect better with people?
Connecting with people can sometimes be challenging task, and in today’s fast-paced world, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to connect well with others. We’re often too busy with our own lives to take the time to connect with others, or maybe they are too busy and preoccupied to connect. Building good human connections is essential for our happiness and well-being and can determine how strong our support circle is. While it may be difficult sometimes to connect, with a little bit of effort and a positive attitude, anyone can improve their ability to connect with others.
Read moreCan helping others make you feel happy?
As people, we have an innate desire to help others and a desire to be of use and service in some way. Whether it’s offering a helping hand to our friends and family, neighbour, donating to a charitable cause, or volunteering our time to a worthy organisation, there can be satisfaction in doing good for others. Perhaps there is some happiness that can be found in service to others.
Read moreWhen is it time to ask for help?
Asking for help is an essential skill that everyone should have, but too often we are held back by our own denial and pride. Many people struggle with knowing when to ask for help, and this can be a significant challenge in their recovery. Knowing when to ask for help can be the difference between success and failure in many areas of life.
Read moreHow to pick yourself up when you’re down
Life can sometimes be tough, and we all have those moments when everything seems to be going in the wrong direction. It could be a failed exam, a failing relationship, or losing a job, it can be easy to get stuck in a downward spiral and feel like you can’t bounce back. However, you can pick yourself up, no matter how difficult the situation may seem. There are some things you can do to help.
Read moreFinding your authentic self
In a world where you are constantly bombarded with images of what you should look like, what you should wear, what you should eat, and how you should behave, it can be challenging to find your authentic self. It’s easy to get lost in the noise of expectations, and it wouldn’t be uncommon for you to feel like they don’t know who you truly are.
Read moreOvercoming Self-Doubt to Achieve Your Goals
Self-doubt and uncertainty are things every person will experience, regardless of how well-adjusted or positive they are. You’ve probably experienced self-doubt many times in your life and caused you to question your value and worth, and these can often be major obstacles to achieving your goals and living a fulfilling life.
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