Do you wonder what your dominant mindset is? According to Dr. Carol Dweck, a psychology professor at Stanford University and author of the book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, there are two basic types of mindsets: the growth mindset and the fixed mindset. One type is instrumental in a person’s success, while the other … Read more
When a child is born, they have a clean slate. While they don’t know it yet, they’re faced with years of opportunity to create a fitting and unique life for themselves. Unfortunately, many of us don’t realize until much later in life just how much control we have over the directions of our own lives. Part of … Read more
People love to talk about themselves. Because everyone sees the world from their own perspective, they often feel inclined to share it with others. Even though there is nothing wrong with voicing an opinion, some people talk about themselves too much. If you find that someone continuously directs the conversation back to them, they may … Read more
Hi! It’s me. I’m you… Let’s say it was 20 years ago, give or take. I was where you are at this very moment… about to fly the coop and make a life for myself, on my own. No parents. I’m not talking about going to college for the first time, but about getting my … Read more
Many people are deep into their New Year’s Resolution mode by the start of February. They are setting goals and making plans to succeed. Those who take it really seriously understand that goals are meant to be long term and produce lasting results, not just a blip on the radar that soon falls by the … Read more