Motivation and Confidence

A healthy, successful relationship is built on a solid foundation of communication. However, it can be difficult to know where to start when trying to talk about your deepest feelings and desires with your partner. It’s okay if you feel like things are going well between the two of you; there’s always room for improvement. But before you can even think about changing things for the better, you have to know what you both want from your relationship. Listen to Podcast:  https://bit.ly/Macpod160 Watch Youtube Video:  https://youtu.be/34tdPYRHpsE Read Transcript:  https://bit.ly/361MpAE Here are some main points to consider when beginning conversations with your partner. Be specific and honest: it’s important that both of you talk things through instead of leaving things vague and open-ended. If you start monologuing without giving your partner a chance to respond, it will be difficult for her to get a clear picture of what’s going on in your mind or how she can try to help. ...

  Stop Procrastinating You can't get your work done unless you start it. This is a problem many people face when they struggle with procrastination - for some, the task of actually getting started tends to be too much to handle and leads to more delays and quitting. But in order for an idea to become a reality, you often need to put it aside for a time or two. This is why you need to learn how to get started with what you are working on. Here are some methods that have been proven to work time and time again. 1. Start Small If you are someone who struggles with procrastination, you might often find that your plans for a big project get undermined by the large workload as well as the fear of getting started on the task at hand. The best way to deal with this is to break down your projects into small tasks and take them one at a time. This will not only ensure that you get what you want to do done but also provide you with a sense of accomplishment as you complete each task. ...

 Step One: Find an inspirational thought or quote you can use as a mantra. This could be a call to action, a short excerpt from your favorite book, or even something from the Dalai Lama Step Two: Take a break. Get up and go for a walk, eat lunch with friends, or watch that documentary on Netflix you’ve been wanting to check out. Step Three: Before you say anything in your creative space (or wherever you choose to work), repeat the mantra three times. This sets the tone of your session and will help clear the cobwebs from your mind so you can concentrate. This is one of my favorite techniques because it really does work. It’s easy to learn, takes a few seconds out of your day, and doesn’t require anything extra from you besides repeating a phrase a few times

Building up confidence is easier said than done, but these tips can help. 1. Start small Small accomplishments add up to a bigger success. So start by setting yourself small, manageable goals and then work your way up from there. What are you most afraid of? Tackle that first and see how it goes! 2. Focus on what you can do, not what you can't Let go of the things you can't control and spend more time focusing on those you can. It's tempting to worry about things that are completely out of your control, but come up with ways to handle it if and when it happens. If you're not able to do anything about the situation, chances are no one else is either and it won't even matter in the long run. 3. Get some perspective     If your insecurities are getting the best of you, take a step back and look at the big picture. Think about the reasons why you're insecure in the first place: does it really matter that much? How will it affect your relationships and everyday life?...