Motivation Archives

Fail Forward: Overcoming Major Setbacks in Life

What do you do when you encounter setbacks in life? Do you lose hope and give up? Or do you persevere until the end? Everyone meets with opposition and setbacks in life. Unsuccessful people allow these setbacks to defeat them. They use opposition as an excuse to throw in the towel and say it just can’t be done, whether it’s buying a house, starting a business, or getting a promotion. Don’t let these setbacks paralyze you—use them to move forward. Here’s how.

Brené Brown: Shame Resilience in 5 Steps

Why is shame so detrimental to our self-worth? What are Brené Brown’s five steps to developing shame resilience? Shame is built on foundations of fear, self-hatred, and the sense that you’re not “enough.” Worthiness simply can’t flourish if you think this way. That’s why it’s imperative to develop shame resilience. Continue reading for Brené Brown’s shame resilience guide from The Gifts of Imperfection.

Learn From Others’ Mistakes: Errors Are Good

Can you learn from others’ mistakes? Why is it so important to view errors as investments? Part of building antifragility is being able to make errors and be stronger for them. But you don’t actually have to make all the mistakes yourself. You can learn from others’ mistakes just as easily, and improve upon their strategies. Keep reading to find out how to learn from others’ mistakes.

Directing Attention: How to Achieve Your Goals

What does directing attention have to do with achieving your goals? What three factors affect how you focus your attention? Your attention is the process your consciousness uses to take in and evaluate information. Achieving your goals requires directing attention towards your goals without losing focus. However, there are three main factors that affect your ability to maintain focus. Continue below to learn why attention is crucial to achieving your goals.

Courage, Compassion, and Connection—The 3 Gifts

Do you want to know more about the three values from The Gifts of Imperfection? Why does Brené Brown say courage, compassion, and connection are the gifts of imperfection? In her book The Gifts of Imperfection, Brené Brown says that the three gifts are courage, compassion, and connection. We could never reap the values of these gifts if we all lived ideal lives. Keep reading to learn why struggles and mistakes lead to huge benefits.

Miracle Morning: Visualization in 3 Easy Steps

Do you picture yourself reaching your goals? What is Miracle Morning visualization, and how can it lead to results? In The Miracle Morning, Hal Elrod explains visualization and discusses what difference it can make. He provides three simple steps to make creative visualization part of your morning routine. Elrod also shows how a vision board can help you achieve success. Read more to better understand visualization and learn how to practice it.

Failure Is a Part of Success: Learn From Your Mistakes

How to Deal With Failure at Work and Build Resilience

Why is failure such an important part of success? How can reaching rock-bottom be a good thing? Failure is a part of success and the more you fail, the greater your success will be. Mark Manson, author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, reached rock-bottom and it forced him to get creative and come up with his own means of success. Keep reading to learn why failure is an integral part of success.

What Is the Meaning of Modern? Forced Stability

What is the meaning of modern? How does modern stability reinforce false ideas about stability? The meaning of modern varies but is considered to be a society in which the structures and systems are consistent over leading to the present. This is problematic when people believe they can force modern society to be stable and prevent changes. Read more about the meaning of modern society and why enforcing it is untenable.

How to Make Big Changes in Your Life: Just Start!

Wondering how to make big changes in your life? Why is it better to just start even if you don’t have a plan? Mark Manson, author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, says that there is no process for making big life changes, you just have to do it. It may be easier to procrastinate or to be swayed by conflicting emotions, but the best way to initialize change is to just do it. Keep reading for advice on how to make big changes in your life.

Habit Formation: How to Use the Compound Effect

What does behavioral psychology say about habit formation? How can you unlearn old, self-sabotaging habits and craft new, positive habits that align with your goals? According to Darren Hardy, the author of The Compound Effect, habit formation is a slow and gradual process. The key to successful habit formation is introducing small behavior changes and compounding their effects over time. Read about the psychology of habit formation.