The Secret Place Where All Great Ideas Are Born

Where do great ideas come from? The cliched view is that they come fully formed in a flash of inspiration. You’ve probably seen this in films or on TV, a character might be working over night trying to come up with a big idea, and suddenly their idea hits them.

However, the reality is actually far more complicated. The truly great ideas, are the product of processes. They are the product of what a person sees and gets in touch with every day that combine to influence a thought. A random thought turns into an idea, then the idea is worked on.

OVERCOMING PROCRASTINATION

Samuel Smiles said “Persons with comparatively moderate powers will accomplish much if they apply themselves wholly and indefatigably to one thing at a time”.

One of the best ways to overcome procrastination is for you to get your mind off the huge task in front of you and focus on a single action that you can take.

HOW TO DEAL WITH CHILD SEX ABUSE

Many people believe that child sex abuse is so emotionally devastating that victims never recover and can never enjoy sex. In fact, healing is quite possible, and so is a deeply fulfilling sex life. If you’re a man whose lover was sexually victimized as a

child or teen, here’s how best to support her recovery.
Abuse teaches women that men are sexually out of control. Stay in control of yourself.

Understanding what you want and what you expect out of a relationship

Understanding what you want and what you expect out of a relationship does not make you selfish. But you have to be willing to accept that one other person may not be able to fulfill your EVERY relationship need. We aren’t saints, after all. But you are NOT selfish for expecting fundamental relationship needs out of your partner. These needs might be different than someone else’s, but no matter what relationship, both partners have to be willing to do two things: prioritize and communicate.

Embrace Your Little Faults. They Are What Defines You.

How much of our lives have we dedicated to perfection? The straight A’s, the beach bodies, the perfect scores; the list goes on. Striving towards perfection and then not achieving it can lead to depression, unhealthy mood swings, and self-deprecating doubt. These frustrations pile on, and eventually, a perfectionist may find themselves struggling to accept themselves.