The critical voice inside our head

Most don’t realize it, but as we go about our daily lives, we are subconsciously interpreting every situation that arises–both big and small. We have an internal voice inside our mind that shapes our perception about what we are experiencing.

Some of our internal conversations can be negative, unrealistic, self-defeating and self-deprecating. We say things like, ‘I’m going to fail for sure’, or ‘I didn’t do well. I’m hopeless. I’m useless.’

HOW TO HANDLE MULTI TALENT

Discovering your career purpose is tough work, especially when you have multiple interests . Too many choices, the feeling of potentially missing out and the inability to decide can all act as roadblocks to finding that elusive dream job. When you have multiple interests, it’s easy to feel paralyzed about what you should be working on.

Here are five ways to get in the game:

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.

Don’t Surrender To Any Definitions — You Can Decide Who You Are

It’s the ultimate cliché and something we all hear a thousand times over: to be truly happy, you need to start with yourself. But how often do we not live up to this? Media outlets are bombarding us with images of how we should look, society is telling us how we should act, and people with limited beliefs are telling us how we should feel.

A lot of the time, we are forced to define ourselves by other people’s ideas and perspectives. We seem to care too much about what other people think of us and live our lives pleasing or conforming to what society as a whole tells us is right.

APPLYING THE 80/20 RULE

Wolfgang Von Goetheb said; We always have time enough, if we will but use it aright.

80/20 rule states that 20% of your activities will account for 80% of your results. resist the temptation to clear up small things first, Remember whatever you choose to do , over and over eventually

How to Stop Surviving and Start Doing What You Love

Clock in. Clock out. Head home. Repeat. Millions of people follow this same predictable pattern for years, or even decades. And while there’s nothing wrong with punching a clock and making an honest living, isn’t there more to life? Isn’t there something you’re passionate about that you’d rather spend 40 hours of your week doing?

I have posted this article here before but I have this urge in me to repost again for the benefit of those that might not have seen it or come across it

Here are a few practical tips that will allow you to start living your life the way it was meant to be lived, by doing what you love.