Perfectionism is dangerous. You probably haven’t heard it put in such stark terms before. After all, we live in a culture that valorizes those who sacrifice their personal lives for work. We have lionized CEOs who work for 100 hour weeks and workers who refuse to take breaks. But the truth is that perfectionism is […]

There are times in life when we have to make difficult decisions. It might be a choice about a relationship or whether you need to go back to school. It might be about whether you should stay at your job or look elsewhere for work. Making tough decisions is never easy. There are so many […]

Having trouble building confidence? You aren’t alone. Building confidence is one of the hardest things for anyone to do. But there’s an old saying: “Fake it til you make it.” Even if you aren’t confident in your abilities now, you need to believe that you can be. Find people that you respect and emulate them. […]

We’ve all been there. We’ve all had a moment where we felt like quitting. Where we felt like giving up. That is often a do or die moment. Sometimes we push through and accomplish our goals. Other times our goals are forgotten and fall off of our calendars. So how do we stay motivated when […]

When we think of journaling, we often think of something that we did as kids. It seems to be coded as something that is childish. But the truth is that journaling is something that we should all take part in, even as adults. Why? Because journaling is key to self improvement. It allows you to […]

Saying “no” is one of the hardest things to do. Especially when we have to say no to our family and friends. It also can become a problem in our professional lives. There are times when we feel obligated to perform more work than we can, just because people ask us to take on more. […]

Being a great problem solver is something that can help further your career. So can being a great debater or someone who knows how to pick apart someone else’s argument. But while these skills are valuable, it is also important to know when to use them and when not to. Knowing when to pick your […]

When you have some success, it can make you feel as if you are destined to have more. In that way, early success can sometimes be a curse because it “tricks” us into believing that success is inevitable, instead of something that you have to work hard for every single day. Even though success is […]

Most people struggle with relationships at some point in their lives. These relationships don’t have to be romantic–they can be friendships, work relationships, family relationships, or anything in between. Relationships are difficult because it is relatively easy for signals to get crossed and for people to misinterpret certain types of communication. Feelings can get hurt, […]