introduction At the start of any journey, we tend to have high levels of motivation; yet motivation quickly wanes when the first obstacle appears. A stalled career path, stewardship of a difficult relationship, or a sudden shock can lower motivation…
Introduction Have you ever noticed that two people can go through the same struggle and one of them becomes stronger and the other continues to feel like they are stuck? Oftentimes the difference is not because of luck or talent;…
Introduction Have you ever found yourself wondering why some days flow more easily than others? The difference between these days often isn’t about who has more talent or luck or how much work you have to do; instead, it is…
introduction Have you ever experienced a burst of enthusiasm when you first set out to accomplish something only to find yourself without momentum or interest just a few weeks later? Many people have gone through this cycle. Research shows that…
introduction Have you ever wondered why two individuals who possess similar skills, abilities, background, resources and chances can lead such different lives? The reason why is not usually because one of these people has a greater natural ability than the…
introduction When going through life, most people have a moment in which the thought of quitting or giving up seems much easier than sticking with what they originally planned to do, such as working out, finishing school, or getting through…
introduction Motivation starts with understanding one’s “Why”, or purpose, and this connection between the goal and the motivation will create a motivational foundation that is sustained over time. Whereas short-term excitement may motivate an individual to pursue a goal initially,…
introduction It’s something we all know: waking up and feeling worn out, seeing an overwhelming number of roadblocks and feeling that the motivation that usually drives us is gone. Typically, it is not when everything appears so simply “easy” that…
introduction A study at Harvard began in the year 1938 and has continued as the longest running research on happiness ever conducted (for 85 years). The researchers collected a wealth of information throughout those 85 years, including demographics, physical health,…
introduction The significance of Daniel Goleman’s 1995 finding that emotional intelligence (EQ) can predict success just as accurately, if not more accurately, than Intelligence Quotient (IQ). For the last couple of decades, numerous studies have supported the notion that people…