Some people get in the way of themselves in life. They get in the way of their own happiness, joy and satisfaction in life. They also get in the way of true enjoyment and even finding love. They do this, many times, by taking themselves too seriously.

Taking oneself too seriously can range in severity from mild to extreme. On the mild end of the range it can be getting frustrated or angry at yourself when you make a mistake or something just doesn't go the way you wanted it to.

In the middle range, it goes further where you dwell on it longer and it can effect your mood or general disposition. You might also put unreasonable expectations upon yourself and as a result of not fulfilling them, you become unhappy and your health can suffer. [Read more...]

Inspirational & Self-HelpTJMarch 23, 2017happiness, joy, satisfaction, enjoyment, love, emotions, mood, expectations, journey Comments

What Does Success Look Like To You?

Success surely has its own meaning to many people and the meaning has surely evolved over the years. With that said, what does success look like to you?

The most common meanings for success revolve around wealth and/or a high paying high profile career. Because of this, a lot of people over the years have been striving for success from an early age. Many parents have pushed their children to be competitive in school and/or in sports and to attend the best schools. Once they get into the workplace that feeling of having to be competitive continues in the workplace and beyond. [Read more...]

Inspirational & Self-HelpTJAugust 3, 2016fun, success, job, happiness, fulfillment, money, travel, love, career, individuality, competition, workplace, satisfaction, conscious, wise, wisdom, personality Comments