I just finished another entry in my column over at lifehack.org entitled, How to Handle Criticism. People who know me well understand that I have a very odd style of accepting criticism and negative feedback. Although the initial blow of a harsh comment or criticism can damage your ego, it is my first aim to […]
When Everything You Try Doesn’t Work, Break Cycles
Where do you go when you feel you’ve been doing everything right and you still aren’t getting the results you want? When this happens it is important to understand there is a cycle of improvement. If you recognize the cycle you can break away from stagnant results. Whether your problem is a lack of meaningful […]
Fake Your State
One of the best techniques to temporarily control your emotions is simply to fake them. Feigning courage when you’re scared can make you feel more confident. Faking enthusiasm when you’re down can give you the extra push you need to keep going. Acting happy can get you out of a brief emotional slump. Why would […]
How to Manage Stress
Whether it is working towards goals, facing relationships challenges or just getting stuck in a traffic jam, life can often be stressful. How you manage to deal with this stress largely determines whether you are going to be a happy, self-actualizing individual or if you stumble into anxiety and depression. I’ve found a system that […]