Self-limiting beliefs are those unhelpful, negative thoughts we all have from time to time. Often, we don’t recognize self-limiting beliefs as they creep into our minds. They can significantly impact how we see the world, ourselves, and our potential. These beliefs keep us playing small and prevent us from becoming the person we could be….
Negative self-talk is a common phenomenon that can have a significant impact on our mental well-being. It’s the internal dialogue we have with ourselves, often characterized by self-criticism, self-doubt, and negative interpretations of our experiences. We’ve been talking a lot about imposter syndrome and I’ve mentioned negative self-talk as one of the characteristics. The Impact…
Developing a growth mindset is the foundation of all things related to personal growth and development. It’s the first thing I talk about to clients when we discuss executive function skills. Why? Because many people with executive dysfunction have a fixed mindset and simply don’t think they can improve their executive functioning. They believe it’s…
We all have days when we can’t seem to get out of bed, when the thought of getting up and facing the day seems too daunting. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Crafting a positive daily routine can help you start each day on the right foot and make the most of your…
Mindfulness is quite the buzzword these days. We tell people to live in the moment and be present in the moment. However, it’s easier said than done. Learning to quiet the other thoughts racing through your head so you can focus on the here and now is hard. Understanding what gets in the way of…
A positive mindset is key to making changes in your life. It’s easy to be positive when things are good. If you’re struggling with executive functions, you might also struggle to keep a positive mindset. You are probably working on building and maintaining routines. Creating new habits is difficult, especially if you stumble. Mistakes happen,…
When we talk about shifting your mindset from fixed to growth, having unshakeable confidence in yourself is a vital tool. If you can learn to believe in yourself, anything is possible. We’re all taught that as kids, yet when we’re grown and actually have the control over our lives to make things happen, we doubt…
You’ve probably heard of a gratitude attitude. Maybe you’re wondering why you should add gratitude to your life or maybe you know you need to, but you don’t know how. Why should everyone (not just the super successful) cultivate a gratitude attitude? Research has shown many benefits for people who express gratitude frequently. These people…
We all know we only get one life to live. We want to be able to live a long life. One way to do so is through happiness. There’s something special about happy people. Apart from smiling and laughing more often than the rest of the population, happy people also have some other characteristics in…
We’ve been talking about mindset and how oftentimes, we need to shift our mindset in order to make real change occur in our lives. And in all honesty, writing about positivity when it feels like the world is beyond fucked up is hard. But it is something I believe in. Over the course of my…