Believing in yourself is the key to achieving your goals. When you think you can succeed, you’re more likely to take action and push forward. But when you doubt yourself, you tend to hold back or sabotage your efforts. You probably know this, and have experienced it too. So how do you go about achieving it? And what does “believing in yourself” actually mean? Simply put, it’s having faith that you can set meaningful goals and take steps over time to make them real. It’s not about having sky-high confidence all the time or thinking you can snap your fingers to manifest anything instantly. It’s ..read more

In the grand tapestry of life, have you ever wondered what sets the movers and shakers apart from the rest? The secret sauce, quite often, is the fire of motivation that burns within. As humans, we’re somewhat quirky in how we perceive time. We’re often sidetracked by the insignificant, overlooking what genuinely matters. Instead of following our heart’s desires, we find ourselves chasing shadows and living up to others’ expectations. It’s no surprise then that, as noted by Bronnie Ware in her impactful book The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, one of the most profound regrets people voice on t ..read more

Think about the last time you wanted to make a change. How many of us, when seeking that spark of motivation, sit and wait for some external force to suddenly light a fire within us? It’s a familiar scene: waiting for that one video, that one book, to be the catalyst for our grand ambitions. It’s easy to say, “I really want to get in shape, but today’s just not the day,” or “I’ve got this business idea, but I’m not feeling it today,” or “I’d love to paint again, but the inspiration isn’t there.” We’ve all been there. That looming task or dream sits on the horizon, but instead of diving in, we ..read more

In this episode of The Lifehack Show, we have invited Alice Inoue, Founder & Life Guide at Happiness U — a business with a purpose to help individuals find unprecedented clarity, to join us. Alice is an award-winning author and life guidance expert who has dedicated her life to helping others find answers to life’s challenges. As one of Hawaii’s thought leaders and celebrated expert, thousands of individuals have found clarity over the past 20+ years through her work. Her unique brand of life wisdom is featured in her eight books on self-growth and happiness, as well as in her long-running ..read more

Do you feel like others are more focused on what they want to accomplish while you’re drifting along in life? Are those around you driving at full speed towards their purpose while you feel lost? The good news is you’re the author of your story. You can steer the car in the direction you choose, take the helm into the vastness of the sea, or even pave the way where there are no roads. The path is endless, and it’s all down to how much you want to write your story. Stop questioning life and start taking control of what you have lost. Here are three insights to get back on track when you’re in t ..read more

Oh, those voices in our heads! You know the ones. They whisper words of judgment and doubt. They ask us, “Who do you think you are?” and “How could you possibly be so clueless?” They are masters at making us feel as if we’re just not good enough. And before we even realize it’s happening, slowly but surely, we start losing confidence in who we are, what we do, and pretty much everything we ever thought we knew. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. According to the online therapy platform BetterHealth, everyone lacks confidence occasionally.[1] It’s also not your fault. So many factors contribute ..read more

Motivation is an important driving force in people’s lives. It can affect both minor and major aspects of your life. Oftentimes, one’s level of motivation—or lack thereof—can determine their level of success. In this article, I will discuss the psychology of motivation and present six psychological motives that drive people. Moreover, I will present some tips on how you can get motivated and discuss reasons why motivation is so powerful. I will also add my thoughts from my world where motivation plays an important role: the world of athletics. The Psychology of Motivation American Psychology d ..read more

We’ve all needed a bit of inspiration at some time in our lives. In the past year or two, that need most likely has grown. Who hasn’t been trying to shed those extra pounds we put on during the pandemic? Who hasn’t felt the need to fake a little enthusiasm at joining yet another Zoom call? Who hasn’t been trying to get excited about trekking back into the office for a 9 to 5 (longer if you add in the commute)? Feeling “meh” is a sign of our times. So, too, is incentive motivation, a way to get back our spark, our drive, and our pursuit of the things we say we want most. In this article, I’ll t ..read more

You know the feeling—that “I still have another whole work day to get through” feeling? It sucks. The worst part is knowing that you have to get up, get to work, and be productive when you feel checked out, unmotivated, and would rather go back to bed. The trickiest part about it is that even though you may know intellectually that you’re not the only person who has ever felt that way, at the moment, it can feel very lonely. If you feel the Friday funk and want to shake it off, try these six tips to lift your Friday motivation. 1. Eat a Solid Breakfast and Plan to Eat Lunch The first thing you ..read more

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