And escaped the confines of my inadequacy and self-doubt. I’ve felt insecure in groups of extremely successful or attractive people. Networking events, parties, conferences, heh, they all triggered my nagging inner critic. ‘You just don’t measure up, man.’ I’ve heard this is called the ‘Imposter Syndrome.’ And I knew avoiding…

You’ve been working on your startup for two years. Your vision of a thriving business selling handmade crafts online is nearing reality. The site launch is set for 14 days away. Those late nights and weekends dedicated to tweaking your platform and building an inventory of products are about to…

Feelings of uselessness can get tossed out the window. You have inherent value that no one can take away. Nobody is good for nothing. I know some secrets about you that you need to hear. I also know that little voice in the back of your head telling you that you don’t matter. I know…

Stop feeling guilty about making time for you. Hold up a minute. When’s the last time you did something nice for yourself? Think about it… No. Scarfing down your dinner as you’re working late or catching up on the weekly laundry doesn’t cut it. I’m talking about really taking care…

Well, hello, future you! — You realized it was time for a change. Instead of being stuck in those fruitless habits, you made empowering shifts to renew your expectations. Every morning, you gave gratitude and wrote down three things you appreciate about your life. A genteel optimism to propel your days. You began nourishing your…

Instill self-awareness and expose your true character by testing yourself mentally, physically, and emotionally. Self-awareness has not come naturally to me. It’s been a challenging journey of small steps. I certainly haven’t mastered the art, but through the years I’ve slowly cultivated a deeper understanding of my inner mechanics. I…

Try to find your footing when you’re feeling vulnerable. — When have you not felt confident about a big decision? Next time you aren’t sure of yourself, the biggest question to ask yourself is, “What would I advise a friend to do?” Consider the role of a caring, objective advisor, to give you some clarity through that clouded judgment. Evade…

We live in a world of denial and excuses. But, the courage to take responsibility lights your way forward. Accountability has flown out the window, from celebrity apology tours to political blame games. We have all faced setbacks and disappointments. …

Because nobody is going to do it for you. Why am I qualified to say what I am about to? Because I was in my own ‘comfort zone’ for a few decades. But…Not anymore. I began shooting for a few goals all at once…so fast my head was spinning. And, it felt great. Writing stories. Writing every day. Built a survival…