Category: reflections

One of the greatest struggles many of us face is how to let go of things we are unable to control. We’ve often been taught that letting go of control goes directly against our modernized, industrialized way of living — after all, we always strive to remain the architects of our destiny. That’s what I learned growing up from teachers, magazines, songs, movies and so on, at least. My DNA simply did not allow things to merely happen on their own, and I had never been one to sit back and passively let go of control in the first place. That free-spirited, carefree attitude never played a role when it came to control for me. Over the years, however, my perspective has significantly shifted (for the better). I’ve learned that a great deal of the control we believe we don’t have over our lives is nothing but an illusion. If you also struggle to cope with difficult situations that are beyond your control, continue reading for tips on how to overcome this.

You and I may or may not share some things in common, but I know one thing is for sure: We are always on the hunt to constantly improve our lives and be the best version of ourselves. Sadly enough, so many people have lived their lives without any change or betterment, even though we are fully capable of making both small and large transformations that hold great significance. To do this, I’ve compiled a list of positive things to start doing for yourself — now.

We have all faced it at one point or another in our lives. Although it’s not something exciting to discuss, it’s important to understand how a lack of self-confidence can easily stand in the way of accomplishing our goals, and ultimately leave us feeling unhappy. Here are some tips on how to overcome this obstacle and boost your self-confidence.