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Build Confidence With These Personal Growth Strategies

Build Confidence With These Personal Growth Strategies

Personal growth often comes with a lot of pressure to meet unrealistic goals or unrealistic (and often self-imposed) deadlines. An important part of making positive change, however, is enjoying the journey. Once you decide to tackle something new – whether it’s a fitness routine or a new career – Verywell Mind notes that it’s crucial to start small with your goals,...
How to Achieve Goals Without Perfectionism

How to Achieve Goals Without Perfectionism

In today’s competitive world, it’s easy to believe that perfection is the benchmark for success. However, perfection is not ideal. As countless high achievers will attest, it’s not about being perfect; it’s about being persistent. Learning how to achieve your goals without the added unnecessary weight of perfectionism can significantly...
Exploring How Healthy Filters Enhance Your Relational Landscape

Exploring How Healthy Filters Enhance Your Relational Landscape

In the intricate tapestry of life, relationships serve as the vibrant threads that connect us. Understanding boundaries within these relationships is crucial, akin to tending to a flourishing garden. Just as a garden thrives with the careful selection of plants and the implementation of nurturing practices, so too do our connections flourish when we apply healthy...
Addressing The Myth That External Gratification from Social Media Enhances Self-Esteem

Addressing The Myth That External Gratification from Social Media Enhances Self-Esteem

​First off, why do we need positive self-esteem? Self-esteem drives confidence which is linked to satisfaction and happiness. When you believe in yourself, you are less critical of yourself and more flexible with your thoughts in general – allowing you to learn, grow, evolve, and succeed more effortlessly. Giving yourself the benefit of the doubt helps to drive...