Self-Improvement Archives

Neil Pasricha: The Key to Happiness Is Positivity

What is the key to happiness? Can you train yourself to be happier? The first key to feeling happier is training yourself to think more positively and feel happy regardless of your circumstances. In his book The Happiness Equation, Neil Pasricha suggests training yourself to be happier with six methods: 1) get active, 2) do good deeds, 3) switch off, 4) engage fully, 5) practice meditation, and 6) be thankful. Here’s how you can stop external circumstances from dictating your mood and train yourself to be happier.

How to Get Through Hard Times in Life as a Christian

How do you handle it when life gets tough? Do hard times tear you down or build you up? In Battlefield of the Mind, Christian author Joyce Meyer discusses how our attitude toward adversity matters greatly. She explains how the devil tries to use negativity to tear us down. However, we can turn that around by adopting a Godly, positive mindset that can make all the difference in the way suffering shapes our lives. Keep reading to learn more about Meyer’s view on how to get through hard times in life.

Wilderness Mentalities: 10 Common Negative Mindsets

What are “wilderness mentalities”? Which ones might you be stuck in? When Satan’s negativity goes unchecked, it can derail our lives. Joyce Meyer explains that, if negative thinking becomes habitual, we can become so lost in unhealthy patterns that a positive life becomes impossible. Meyer calls this being stuck in a “wilderness mentality” because no matter what our actual circumstances are like, a negative mind can make life feel like an unnavigable wilderness. Here are 10 different wilderness mentalities (negative mindsets) and some ways to get unstuck.

Stop Seeking Validation in Pursuit of Happiness

Do you worry about what other people think of you, looking for ways to gain social approval? How does striving for external validation erode your happiness? Seeking validation makes you unhappy by pushing you to act in ways that don’t support what you really want. Many of “your” goals are actually an attempt to gain approval from others, and the way you judge yourself depends on how you perceive others’ reactions to you. When you put so much weight on others’ opinions, you erode your own happiness because chasing external validation breeds self-contempt and prevents you from pursuing things that

Spiritual Anxiety Relief: What We Can Learn From Birds

How should a believer deal with anxiety? What do birds teach us about spiritual anxiety relief? Christian author Joyce Meyer argues that, if our minds are full of anxiety and worry, it’s a sign we’re under attack from the devil, who uses anxiety and worry to torment us and consume our thoughts with negativity. According to Meyer, worry and anxiety are unproductive emotions that rob us of the present moment, which is a gift from God. She says that birds offer a practical lesson for us all. Keep reading for Meyer’s perspectives on anxiety.

How Your Criticism of Others Might Be an Attack on You

How can your criticism of others harm you? What if you left judgment to God instead? If you find yourself feeling lonely and unhappy, it may be because Satan is attacking your mind and leading you to sabotage your relationships. Joyce Meyer explains that Satan tries to convince you to judge and criticize others, thus causing you to alienate people. Continue reading to better understand how criticism harms—not just others—but you, as well.

Unfocused Mind? Why the Devil Might Be the Cause

What are the spiritual dangers that accompany a lack of focus? How does the devil use distractions to distance you from God? The author of The Battlefield of the Mind, Joyce Meyer, contends that our minds are a spiritual battlefield. An unfocused mind is a sign that we’re under attack by the devil. She explains why our minds wander and how the devil is behind these distractions. Read more to understand Meyer’s argument.

The 33 Strategies of War: Quotes to Instruct & Inspire

What are some quotes from The 33 Strategies of War that are worth pondering? What ideas can you apply to your life to achieve success? Best-selling author Robert Greene (The 48 Laws of Power, The Laws of Human Nature) asserts that life is a daily struggle—a war between you and the people, organizations, or other forces that work against you. To be successful in life you need to win the war, and to win the war you need a winning strategy. In The 33 Strategies of War, he presents strategic insights based on his synthesis of military history, historic writings

Fighting Spiritual Battles: 6 Signs You’re Under Attack

Are you aware of the spiritual battles going on in your mind? What are the signs? In Battlefield of the Mind, Joyce Meyer explains that you’re constantly fighting spiritual battles in your mind, whether you realize it or not. She describes several conditions that indicate that your mind is under attack from the devil. Keep reading to learn how to recognize attacks while you’re fighting spiritual battles.

The 33 Strategies of War by Robert Greene

Are you beating the competition in business? Are you winning at life? Best-selling author Robert Greene (The 48 Laws of Power, The Laws of Human Nature) asserts that life is a daily struggle—a war between you and the people, organizations, or other forces that work against you. To be successful in life you need to win the war, and to win the war you need a winning strategy. Read more to learn the basics of The 33 Strategies of War by Robert Greene.