Kim Cubitt

We read stories every day where someone with absolutely no experience learns how to build a complete house - structure, plumbing, electrical, everything - using only YouTube tutorials. It seems logical and certainly possible therefore that we could also learn how to coach ourselves, doesn’t it? The essence of all coaching is in the ability, desire, and appropriate action required to create positive change, and we have all made some fantastic changes in our life without a coach, haven’t we? Read on to learn more.

You probably know that meditation is an effective way to relax, but it can be used for many other purposes too. If you’re trying to build your confidence, daily mindfulness practice may help. Self-confidence is one of the most important ingredients for your happiness and success. Do you want to feel surer of yourself and your ability to face life’s challenges? Learn how to use meditation to build your self-esteem and confidence.

People often confuse these two terms. Many assume they’re simply just two different words for the same thing, but this isn’t true. You can have a lot of self-esteem and minimal self-confidence. The opposite is also true. Having both is important. You’ll be more successful, happier in general, and happier with yourself if you can cultivate both qualities.

It’s easy to understand why any couple would want some help dealing with hardships like unemployment or health issues. What may not be so obvious is that success can also come with its own set of challenges, especially if one partner seems more accomplished or luckier than the other. A recent study found that men’s self-esteem dropped when they were told that their girlfriends aced an IQ test. The researchers attributed the results to competitive feelings and fears that their significant others might start looking for more attractive mates. Although only men were studied, many commentators believed that the results would also apply to women. How can you avoid such jealousy and insecurity so you can operate as equal partners and cheer each other on? Try these tips for dealing with your partner’s success.

When your attitude and outlook are positive, you feel good about your life. You might think that your attitude is dependent on the conditions in your life. That’s true if you permit it. You also have
the choice to take responsibility for your attitude. Control your focus, and your attitude will shift.
This isn’t easy to do when life is beating you up, but you can still say positive in the worst of conditions. The more positive your attitude, the better you’ll be able to enjoy your life and make positive changes.

Happiness has more importance than just feeling good. Happiness is also important to your health, longevity, success, and relationships. The importance of happiness is often discounted in a culture obsessed with material success, but it’s hard to purchase something that will make you happy in the
long term. Your happiness isn’t just important to you. It’s also important to your friends, family,
and your employer.

There’s a lot to be said for making a series of small changes to your life and taking your time. It’s an effective way of changing your life with a minimal amount of stress. But, what if you’re impatient?
What if your life is such a mess that you’re willing to risk being uncomfortable to have a chance of changing your life quickly? In this case, there’s another option. If you want to make big changes quickly, you can do a hard reset. Doing a hard reset on your cell phone erases everything and allows you to start over from scratch. You can do the same thing in your life if you’re tough enough. A hard reset can be in just one part of your life or can encompass several aspects of your life.

Most of our behaviors weren’t consciously chosen. We just seem to find ourselves doing the same things each day, day after day. It doesn’t matter if the behaviors are harmful, make zero sense, or take us further
from our goals. It also doesn’t matter if the behaviors we want to do are good for our health, bank account, or the future. We can’t seem to get ourselves to do the positive behaviors regularly. However, changing your behavior is the key to changing your life!

Humans love to be comfortable. It’s one of our strongest urges. Unfortunately, the desire to be comfortable can be a prison. It’s hard to grow and flourish if your primary objective is comfort. Escaping your comfort zone is important if you want to have an exciting and fulfilling life. Use the following strategies to move beyond your comfort zone and create a meaningful life.

Change occurs naturally, but it can be difficult to keep it flowing in the direction you want. According to some estimates, 80% of New Year resolutions fail. When it comes to losing weight, more than 95% of dieters regain the weight they lost within three years. Even if you sincerely want to make positive changes in your life, success may elude you. Maybe you’re sabotaging yourself without realizing it. Maybe you’re skipping essential steps that would make your efforts pay off. Find out what is holding you back from living the life you want. Take a look at three common obstacles to personal change and learn how to overcome them.