How Highly Successful People Handle Self-Doubt
Think about the last time you felt fear and anxiety take control of your day. Maybe it stopped you from speaking up in a meeting because you felt like your opinion wasn’t worthwhile. Perhaps a simple email took you hours to write because your inner critic kept telling you it wasn’t good enough–that you weren’t […]
The Secret To Building Self-Confidence is the Opposite of What You’ve Been Told
What would you guess people are most stressed out about in their careers? One might assume that hating your job or dealing with the frustration of finding a new one, would top the list. But according to the results of an annual survey that I send several thousand readers of my email newsletter, the most common […]
Stressed? Try This 1 Minute Self-Care Practice To Regain Control
The average person makes about 35,000 decisions every day—from choosing an outfit to deciding which seat to take at a meeting. In fact, we make 200 judgments each day about food alone. But research shows that all that decision making can be mentally and physically draining. Although the idea of willpower as a finite resource is now contested in the field […]
10 Warning Signs You’ve Become a ‘Work Martyr’
Today being “crazy busy” is a way of life. Americans are taking less vacation time than ever before not only to show dedication, but also to simply keep up with the demands they face. This pressure to stay competitive combined with the 24/7, always-on reality has contributed to a well-documented rise in burn out. In fact, nearly 40% of employees say […]
Feel Like A Fraud? 9 Signs of Imposter Syndrome
Many high-achievers share a dirty little secret: deep down they feel like complete frauds. They worry that they’ll be exposed as untalented fakers and say their accomplishments have been due to luck. This psychological phenomenon, known as Imposter Syndrome, reflects is the core belief that you are an inadequate, incompetent, and a failure – despite evidence that indicates you’re skilled […]
My Top 10 Blog Posts of 2017
The year is quickly drawing to a close. In the spirit of holiday time reflection, I thought it would be fun to take a look at my top 10 blog posts from 2017. Without further ado, here’s a round-up of my most popular posts from this past year. Enjoy! Change Negative Thoughts That Limit Your […]
