8 Life Tips for How to be a Happier Person
Joy and happiness are more skill than circumstance. Here are 8 easy-to-use strategies to boost the positive feelings you get from everyday events and become a happier person. Four of them are in the "what to do" category and four are "what not to do".- Ann Silvers
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10 Positive Quotes and Sayings About Success
You may be looking to improve yourself, your career or your life.
Click the pic or "Read More" for 10 positive quotes and sayings to help point out some of what can contribute to your success, inspire you, and motivate you to achieve your goals.
- Ann Silvers
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Self-Esteem: Understanding Yourself from the Inside Out
Self-esteem shapes how you see yourself, relate to others, and navigate challenges. This overview explains what self-esteem is, how it differs from confidence, and how low self-esteem impacts daily life, with links to deeper posts on causes, signs, benefits, and practical ways to strengthen it.
- Ann Silvers
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The Link Between Perfectionism, Anxiety and Depression
Perfectionism is a tough taskmaster. The drive to be perfect and have everything around you be perfect is a ball and chain that holds you back and bogs you down.
Discover what researchers have uncovered about the negative impact of perfectionism, PLUS tips and tools for overcoming toxic perfectionism.
- Ann Silvers
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How to Silence Your Inner Critic and Stop Negative Self-Talk
Your inner critic can hold you back and wear you down. This post walks you through how to spot negative self-talk, where it comes from, and how to change it. With practical steps, real-life examples, and tools for lasting mindset shifts, you’ll learn how to rewrite the messages you say to yourself and replace criticism with encouragement.
- Ann Silvers
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Growth Mindset Tip: Drop Your Fear of Trying
Trying isn't a weakness—it's the first step toward growth. If you've been told not to say you'll "try," you're not alone. But the truth is, avoiding effort out of fear of failure or judgment can hold you back. This post explores how embracing the courage to try supports a growth mindset and helps you move forward, even when success isn't guaranteed.
- Ann Silvers
- Tags: anxiety anxiety relief emotional intelligence happiness self-esteem and self-confidence stress
