Most of the time, fear “lives in the future.” In other words, the vast majority of times, when we get frightened, it’s because we’re thinking about something that might happen, or could happen. Fortunately, it’s usually not happening right now.

When it comes to getting in shape, developing persistence is no small task; it requires a bit of persistence in and of itself. In order to get yourself motivated to follow through, you need to ask yourself a few honest, hard-hitting questions.

I have a handle on the fact you just don’t launch willy-nilly hither and yon down the boulevard into something as pressing, essential, and life-altering as a thing like this can be. You better be primed, that’s what I have to say.

Rebecca Morgan on why her use of to-do lists – as well as an amazing attitude – prevents her from getting stressed out.

Trying to be perfect is not only an obstacle to being better, in many ways, it’s an excuse to avoid the work it takes to improve.

Change can be frightening and uncomfortable. However, it’s also necessary. The sooner we accept it, the better we will be. Embrace the new.

If you just sent in your check to the IRS, the first word that comes to mind might not be “prosperous.” However, compared to how more than half the world lives, you are beyond wealthy.

Patrick Donadio, in a brief video, talks about how to get past over-thinking a conversation

When we analyze our histories, the reality is that too often, we opt for the smoother, shorter, easier pathway guaranteed to lead in the end to a sense of defeat and unhappiness.

Winding down for a half hour in the middle of the day is a healthy habit for mind and body, but a lot of people feel like it’s more of a hassle than a health benefit.

Listen to as many ideas as you can. Even if you don’t use what others say, you won’t have the option if you don’t listen.

Christie Ward, creator of The Impact Institute, what she does when she’s feeling stressed out.

As much a part of the human condition as falling in love, habits, like our favorite aunt, exist only to smother us in comfort, giving us reprieve and safe haven from worry and concern.