Category: Strengths

Do You Trust Others? Do They Trust You?

5/18/2016

Learning to trust is one of the most important elements of life. Those who trust others live calmer, more emotionally stable lives. Every bit as important, those who live their lives in ways that are trustworthy will no doubt be living their best lives. Trust can be defined as complete confidence in a person, plan or situation. Trust is also the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others. Essentially, when we trust someone, we have confidence or faith that they’ll behave a certain way.

Consider these strategies when you want to learn to trust:

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Reconsider Your Options: Advantages of Keeping an Open Mind

3/23/2016

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If you occasionally feel challenged by the views of friends and family, you know how frustrating it can feel to realize that you have no control over their thoughts or responses. The good news is that you can always change your own perspectives.

If you can train yourself to keep an open mind, you’ll find that new opportunities in your life open up as well. Ensuring that your perspective is open to all possibilities will bring a myriad of good things your way – a whole new world of thoughts, experiences, and adventures.

Consider these advantages of entertaining all your options:

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How to Develop the Courage to Lead

11/18/2015

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It takes courage to be a leader, but even if you have fears that have kept you from leadership roles thus far, it doesn’t mean that you can’t overcome them and achieve positions of leadership.

Each decision you make in your personal and business life is a testament to your courage. Something as simple as refusing a rich dessert because you want to stay fit takes a certain amount of courage if you have gnawing cravings for sugar.
Other decisions you must make may be monumental and require the courage of a lion. A decision to quit a high-paying job to follow your life’s dream is a major decision that takes courage – and planning. And, some decisions may seem unimportant in the moment, but later you may see that they were life-changing.

So, how do you muster up the inner resources to step out there and go for it?

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leading by example

9/29/2015

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Whether you’re head of a large corporation or head of your family core, the best way to lead is by example. It builds trust and admiration and you can easily get much more accomplished in a shorter amount of time. It’s especially helpful for team leaders to lead by example so they can rally and inspire the group to victory.

Here are a few ways to lead by example – no matter who you’re trying to lead:

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5 common mistakes of new leaders

9/17/2015

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Leaders are prone to take risks and those risks may cause others to see them as "losers," especially if the leaders don’t have full knowledge of what the endeavor consists of before they become involved. Some mistakes come from thinking so radically that it’s impossible to know how taking a chance will turn out. If it turns out well, the leader is a hero. If not, serious consequences may be the result.

There are some common mistakes made among most leaders that are avoidable if you know some leadership strategies. Here are five common mistakes which can and should be avoided if you’re in a leadership role:

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how to develop self-reliance

9/8/2015

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This is the third article in a series. Parts 1 and 2 are here to catch you up.

Self-reliance is a highly regarded trait that is not only worthy of respect but is also capable of enriching life and creating many more opportunities. When you don't rely on others to do the things you want to do, or to get by on a day to day basis, you increase your options and you build confidence and experience.

But if you are not someone who is naturally independent or self-sufficient, what can you do to acquire these traits? Is self-reliance something you are simply born with… or not? Or can it be learned?

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the power of a positive morning routine

8/26/2015

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Does your morning routine consist of staying in bed as late as possible while barely making it to work on time? Getting the day off on the wrong foot can negatively impact your entire day. Imagine how different your life would be if you had a morning routine that ensured a good day, instead!

If you’re like most people, your morning probably goes something like this:

Alarm goes off.
Hit snooze (3 times, at least).
Lie there and think about how much you don’t want to get up. Or maybe you think about how much you dislike your job.
Shower.
Get dressed.
Run out the door with a granola bar (or nothing) in your hand.

How can you expect to have a great day when you have a morning routine that is disjointed, harried, and unhealthy? A good day requires intentional preparation and a solid foundation.

Consider these ideas when developing your positive morning routine:

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3 Habits that improve focus

7/17/2015

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Unless you’re a Zen Master, you certainly encounter distractions from time to time that minimize your effectiveness in getting your work done. The internet is especially disrupting with email, messages, status updates, and more. But distractions also include co-workers, family, and our own wandering minds. It seems that we dawdle our lives away five minutes at a time.

The big question is how to defeat this tendency. How can you make use of the Internet constructively without falling victim to its distractive qualities?

Try turning these strategies into daily habits that help you become more efficient and effective:

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Do You Trust Others? Do They Trust You?

Reconsider Your Options: Advantages of Keeping an Open Mind

How to Develop the Courage to Lead

leading by example

5 common mistakes of new leaders

how to develop self-reliance

the power of a positive morning routine

3 Habits that improve focus

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