Motivation Archives

Why You Should Commit to Growth & 3 Ways to Do It

Do you want to grow personally? How committed are you? If you want to live meaningfully and realize your potential, you have to pursue personal growth. One of the first steps is to commit to growth. John C. Maxwell explains why commitment is necessary and why you shouldn’t put commitment off. He offers a few ways you can embark on intentional growth today. Continue reading to learn the importance of commitment and three ways you can move in that direction.

You Create Your Own Destiny: How to Believe In Yourself

Are you in charge of your fate? How do you create your own destiny? Be Your Future Self Now by Benjamin Hardy walks you through the many steps of connecting with your higher self to become the best person you can be. His last step is to believe that you create your own destiny, which is imperative in trusting yourself and your gut. Discover how believing you’re in charge of your future can do wonders for your self-esteem.

How to Keep Yourself Motivated: John Maxwell on Motivation

Do you struggle to get things done? Do you feel like you never make progress toward your goals? Are you ready to give up? According to John Maxwell, motivation makes it easier to reach your goals. But, it must be consistent to be effective. You probably already know that part but wonder how to stay motivated for the long haul. Maxwell offers two practical ways to do this. Read more to learn how to keep yourself motivated until you cross the finish line.

Psychology: Why Is It Important to Find Your Purpose in Life?

Why is it important to find your purpose in life, according to psychology? Why is having a purpose a basic human need? According to psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman, it’s important to find your purpose in life because it brings you closer to self-actualization—the highest point of human potential. However, Kaufman claims that you must meet your needs for security and growth before striving towards a higher purpose in life. Read on to learn more about Kaufman’s views on why it’s important to find your purpose in life.

The Law of Intentionality: The 4 Ways to Grow on Purpose

Do you expect to grow as you go through life? How do you think growth happens? John C. Maxwell understands that growth operates by certain laws. One of those laws—the Law of Intentionality—says that growth doesn’t just happen by itself; it happens when you make it happen. You have the power to grow by planning strategically and taking thoughtful action. Read on to learn why thoughtful action helps you on your journey of personal growth and to discover four ways to take thoughtful action effectively.

Keep Learning, Keep Growing: 3 Ways to Become a Lifelong Learner

What’s the arrival fallacy? Do you have a mentor? What are you learning right now? No matter how successful you become, it’s vital to never stop growing—which requires a lifelong commitment to learning from your experiences. John C. Maxwell explains why continual learning optimizes growth, and he shares strategies to maximize learning and growth throughout your life. Continue reading to discover how to keep learning, keep growing, and become the person you dream of being.

How to Change Your Self-Talk From Negative to Positive

Want to learn how to change your self-talk? How can you effectively reframe your negative thoughts? Gary John Bishop claims that learning how to change your self-talk begins with increasing your understanding of how your mind works. In his book Unfu*k Yourself, he says that it’s important to realize that the way you think dictates your reality. Keep reading to learn Bishop’s advice on how to change your self-talk from negative to positive.

How to Trust Yourself: 4 Tips to Make Confident Decisions

How well do you trust yourself? Do you want to be more confident in your decisions? A boost in self-esteem starts with the ability to trust yourself. When you’re surrounded by confident people with strong opinions, it can be easy to second-guess yourself. But with our strategies, you’ll begin to believe in your own instincts. Learn how to trust yourself and why self-trust is important.

Developing a Growth Mindset: 4 Ways to Excel and Thrive

Do you believe you’re incapable of growth? What’s the difference between a fixed and a growth mindset? As you’ve gotten older, you’ve probably discovered certain abilities that you excel at and ones you struggle with. But this doesn’t mean that you’re stuck with what you have. A growth mindset helps you improve by embracing challenges and learning new things. Let’s look at what a growth mindset is and four ways that developing a growth mindset can be a smooth process for you.

How to Stop Holding Yourself Back With Negative Thoughts

Want to know how to stop holding yourself back with negative thoughts? How do negative thoughts limit us? According to author and life coach Gary John Bishop, the way you think dictates your reality. To learn how to break free of negativity and stop holding yourself back, you have to first learn to reframe your mindset, which Bishop helps his readers do in his book Unfu*k Yourself. Read on to learn how to stop holding yourself back with negative thoughts, according to Bishop’s advice.