Attack Your Comfort Zone

Life is full of its ups and downs. One day, you may feel like you have it all figured out. Then, at a moment’s notice, you’ve been thrown a curve ball. We’ll all face obstacles throughout life, to varying degrees. Often, overcoming obstacles in life was exactly what we needed at that moment to move in a positive direction. Life choices may be hard and something we don’t want to face it. Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. Accept yourself, love yourself, and keep moving forward. Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal. Those who move forward with a happy spirit will find that things always work out. You must learn how to overcome Life Obstacles!  Why Is It Important to Overcome LIfe Obstacles?  Overcoming Life Obstacles is an important part of life. It helps us to grow and learn from our experiences. When we face difficulties, we are forced to solve problems and find new ways to succeed. This can help us to develop...

Willpower means having the ability to control your thoughts and behavior in difficult situations. Willpower also allows people to arrive at decisions and then follow them through with perseverance until success has been achieved. Willpower makes all the difference in the world. It is what stands behind most success stories. It is what helps us create new habits and what keeps us on a chosen course no matter how difficult the road gets. Willpower is like a muscle to a certain extent, you can build it up over time. Willpower is the ability to resist short-term gratification in pursuit of long-term goals or objectives.  What is Willpower? Understanding willpower is essential to recognizing why we behave as we do and how we develop our resilience. Willpower is the ability to control one’s own behavior intentionally. It is part of how humans make decisions, particularly when it comes to prioritizing long-term goals or short-term gratification. Willpower is more than just saying “no...

Willpower is the tool you need to achieve your goals and stay focused on what you want to accomplish. Willpower is the ability to resist short-term gratification in pursuit of long-term goals or objectives. Studies have found that the average person will spend 3–4 hours of their day trying to resist their desires That’s a fair amount of time that you spend simply trying to resist temptations. Improving your willpower means recognizing how your choices impact your efforts to practice good habits and choosing what helps you grow.  What is Willpower? Understanding willpower is essential to recognizing why we behave as we do and how we develop our resilience. Willpower is the ability to control one’s own behavior intentionally. It is part of how humans make decisions, particularly when it comes to prioritizing long-term goals or short-term gratification. Willpower is more than just saying “no” to cravings. It’s about keeping you on track to succeed at whatever goals you set, staying on...

Self-love can mean something different for each person because we all have many different ways to take care of ourselves. Figuring out what self-love looks like for you as an individual is an important part of your mental health. Self-love is about healing, helping, supporting, and empowering ourselves. It’s about examining what we believe about life and ourselves and then challenging those beliefs to see if they are truly beneficial to our health and happiness. Self-love means accepting yourself as you are in this very moment for everything that you are. It means accepting your emotions for what they are and putting your physical, emotional, and mental well-being first. Real transformative self-love is ugly. It isn't scented candles and bubble baths or scenic walks. It is something that can only be achieved by a deep dive into the core of your being. Self-love involves showing up for yourself even when you feel unlovable, or shameful. It involves taking the steps to listen to your...

Do you want to be more satisfied with your life? Improving yourself is a very personal journey, and the specifics can change from person to person. It requires putting in the work and being willing to experience discomfort. So, in this article, I’m going to give you 9 tips to invest in yourself and live a fulfilling life!  The people that choose self-improvement have powerful energy. They shine for how they are, and their brightness inspires and enlightens the path of others, too. Bettering yourself can positively impact every aspect of your life, and each time you improve one characteristic of yourself. Being a woman comes with a lot of societal pressures.  One unconventional move and everyone will judge you.  In fact, no matter what you do, society will always have something to say. Growth looks different for every woman because we’re all in completely different stages and places in our lives, but below you’ll find a few things that have helped me grow as a woman. It’s ...

Everyone who embarks on a self-improvement journey would say that the process is worth it, but it is messy and painful at times. Working on yourself can include building good habits, practicing a self-care ritual, and learning new skills. While there's no one way of working on self-improvement, there are some tried and true strategies worth mentioning. One of the keys to navigating growth is to remember why we are doing it and that what we are experiencing is normal, human, and an essential part of the journey. Why is self-improvement important? Unlock a better version of yourself, and improving oneself begins by knowing and understanding yourself better. Self-improvement you can then set the objectives and goals that will help you get to your dreams, giving direction to one's life. Self-improvement helps enhance strengths, improve mental health, and even heal relationships. Life is a continuous learning process. Therefore, it is necessary to strive for self-development if you ...

What is inner peace exactly? Perhaps more importantly, how can you achieve it? Inner peace means to some people balance, equanimity, even-mindedness, harmony, and stability In this article, we’ll break down what inner peace is. Finding inner peace does not depend on a problem-free life or the absence of conflict because we all go through challenges in our lives. Inner peace is not a state of passivity, and would certainly not make life dull. On the contrary, it will make you more conscious, alive, and happy. It would help you live life more fully.  Find Inner Peace in Our Life With Inner Peace within you, you can remain calm and joyful at all times, regardless of outside circumstances, or what life offers you at any given moment. When you remove all the unnecessary stuff from your mind, you become more alive. The negative and meaningless thoughts would be gone, and you begin to see everything more clearly like you never did before. It is like taking away a curtain that distorted yo...

We know it’s important to love ourselves. But what does it really mean to love and care for yourself? Self-love is typically the result of introspection, self-compassion, and self-awareness, all of which require time, effort, energy, and attention to cultivate. Self-love is a state of appreciation for oneself that grows from actions that support our physical, psychological and spiritual growth.  Self-love means finding peace within ourselves resting comfortably within the depths of our being. We might find temporary respite by doing something to nurture ourselves. But a deeper inner peace requires cultivating a certain way of being with ourselves a warm and nurturing attitude toward what we experience inside. What is Self Love. Self-love is the practice of treating yourself with kindness, compassion, and love. Just as you’d give a loved one your time, understanding, and respect, truly engaging in self-love usually requires the same. Loving oneself is a powerful thing to do, but it ...

If you were to die tomorrow, would you be happy with the life you lived? Would you be happy with the mark you left on the world? Would you be happy with what you did with your whole life and every day you lived? With the relationships you had? The last words you said to the people you love? Would you be happy with yourself? Surviving' would simply mean doing things that are mandatory for a person to be alive. But in order to live, we have to be content from within and go beyond our abilities. To take chances and try and experiment new things is actually called “living”. Whether we are living or surviving is a reflection of the quality of the relationship that we have with our emotions and the openness and availability of our mind to engage fully in that relationship. How to Determine Whether You’re in Survival Mode Here are the signs of survival mode: Everything is urgent. The deadline is now. Your back is up against the wall. Meetings, calls, and other appointments are constantly ...

Accept yourself, love yourself, and keep moving forward. If you want to fly, you have to give up what weighs you down. When life gets really tough, many people get stuck or lose their momentum. They suffer from fear, self-doubt, and other negative feelings. To get past obstacles in your way, you must fully acknowledge the problem and have a strong, motivating reason to keep moving forward. You also have to change any unrealistic expectations. Life is about accepting the challenges along the way, choosing to keep moving forward, and savoring the journey.  Let Go of Past Expectations Realize that life is oftentimes unfair. Know that things can and often will change. Accept that many things are out of your control. Let go of past expectations and work positively toward making the best of bad situations. There will be a lot of times in life when you’ll expect a good outcome, hit an obstacle, and then find that you’re going to have to create a new plan. Revise your expectations when it’...

One-third of Americans don’t get enough sleep. If you’re one of them, creating a bedtime routine is one of the easiest steps you can take to enjoy better sleep. Your activities during the evening hours can have a big impact on your ability to fall asleep and stay asleep each night. Bedtime routines are a simple lifestyle change that can help your mind and body relax before bed. It's important to have a consistent nighttime routine in which you allow yourself at least an hour before bedtime to begin winding down. here are healthy nighttime habits that will help you get a good night's rest and will allow you to wake up feeling refreshed and ready to tackle each morning with ease.  Set yourself up for success tomorrow A bedtime routine that includes a few steps toward preparing for the next day can have several advantages. First, getting a head start on tomorrow’s to-do list gives you one (or two or three) fewer things to stress over as you try to fall asleep. Having less to do in...

From the moment you wake up, your mind is flooded with all the things you need to do. This can feel so overwhelming that you end up wasting time. Does your current morning routine consist of hitting the snooze button four times and walking out the door five minutes later as you put on your shoes and eat a protein bar, all while checking email on your phone? A morning routine means you perform the same basic tasks in the same order every day. With a morning routine, you start the day right. You spend every moment of your time on something valuable and productive from the moment you wake up. Creating a morning routine is not focused on who can accomplish the most or check off more boxes than everyone else. Instead, it is about allowing yourself to begin your day with confidence, peace, and a positive attitude. Starting the day this way can allow us to effectively complete tasks and to handle things that come our way without constantly feeling stressed or overwhelmed. Walking through expe...

Goal setting can help you create a realistic plan to put you on the right path to accomplishing your goals or objectives. Goal setting can help boost your engagement and provide a sense of purpose.  If you are having trouble achieving your business or personal goals, you're not alone. It might be time to change your approach to goals. Whether you have small dreams or lofty expectations, setting goals allows you to plan how you want to move through your life. Write your goals down When setting goals, they should answer the highly specific questions of who, what, where, when, and why. For each specific goal you make, you should ask yourself why it is a goal and how it helps your life goals. When you write your goals down, they become real and tangible instead of a vague idea that resides only in your mind. Once you’ve written your goals down, keep them somewhere visible put personal goals up on your mirror or near your computer screen, put team goals up on the walls next to everyone’...

 Motivational levels are always changing. When life gets hard, your character is defined and built. It is important to have some go to actionable tasks that you can perform to help you stay motivated along the journey. Maybe you’re feeling a little stuck working on a creative project, like writing an article or painting a piece of art. Don’t dwell on what went wrong. Instead, focus on what to do next. Spend your energy moving forward together towards an answer. Perhaps you started a new business, took on a major project at work, or began a new health or fitness regimen. Your initial excitement has worn off, and you’re now feeling stuck, confused, or overwhelmed by how to keep progressing forward. If things in your life haven’t gone the way you hoped, dwelling on this will only bring you unhappiness, and hold you back from uncovering your true potential. The only thing a person can ever really do is keep moving forward. Take that big leap forward without hesitation, without once loo...