Have you ever felt like you’re not strong enough to do something hard? Maybe you’re going through a challenging time, or practicing a skill at the moment. Are you feeling the tugs of insecurity and weaknesses pulling you down? Or maybe you’re trying to identify your strengths because you want to figure out your life path and mission.  Everyone in life will hit hard times at one point or another. And we all need to know that we have strengths. Weaknesses, insecurities, mental illness, and more are also a part of life. But they’re definitely not the whole story! You can find strength withi ..read more

Do you want to stop perfectionism in your life? Maybe you realize that you’re unhappy with final results, or that you over-stress about the tiniest details. Perhaps you often feel like a failure if something doesn’t turn out “perfect,” a few points are missed on a test, or something didn’t turn out the way you imagined it would.  Perfectionists tend to be very self critical and unhappy with themselves and their work, and if you’ve noticed this in yourself, it’s time to stop perfectionism.  In this article we’ll cover 10 ways to stop perfectionism and help boost your self confidence ..read more

We’ve all heard of how bad social media is for our health and wellbeing. Not only does social media make us compare our lives and selves to others, but it can cause feelings of anxiety, sadness, and discontent. Let’s not even go into how much time people spend on their apps!  Is there a way to use social media for good? If you’ve read the other articles on here about social media, you’ll know that we don’t like social media. However, it’s one of the easiest and free ways to gain an audience and attract people to this Kanani Life blog and our YouTube channel.  But want to know a litt ..read more

Do you struggle to have confidence in any situation? Maybe you feel confident in some situations, but other situations make you feel anxious, nervous, or out of place.  How can you have confidence in any situation, even when you don’t know anyone or if you feel like you don’t belong? If you have anxiety, can you feel confident in any situation? Are there times that you shouldn’t feel confident, or is it ok to have confidence at any time?  In this article we’ll explore everything you need to know about how to have confidence in any situation. Whether you have anxiety, struggle to boo ..read more

Is there something you want to do, but people laugh and say it can’t be done? Maybe they didn’t say that outright, but the look on their face said it all. “Why would you do something like that?” they might ask. Or “Why don’t you try something else?”  But if there’s something you truly want to do, and there are dreams you want to reach, don’t let others pull you down. How is that possible though?  Don’t we all love a little validation from others? In this article we’re going to explore the many ways you can (and should) believe in yourself when nobody else does. You have so much ahea ..read more

Do you want to create a vision for your life but aren’t sure where to get started? You’ve probably heard successful people say that they got to where they are because they have a vision. So what is a vision? And how do you create a vision for your life?  In this article we’ll answer all those questions, as well as dig into why you should have a vision. As you work towards your dreams, goals, and future hopes, a vision will get you there faster. With self confidence and a commitment to your vision, you can do anything you set your mind to. Let’s dive right in! What is a vision for your l ..read more

Do you want to learn how to use social media without getting addicted? Whether you are new or experienced to social media, you’ve probably noticed it’s easy to get hooked. The endless feeds can scroll on forever. There’s so much information to consume, people to follow, and things going on.  Social media has specific algorithms and processes that can keep you distracted, mindlessly scrolling for hours. A lot of people find themselves immediately opening their social media apps, without even realizing it. Social media becomes an addiction, something you can’t stop looking at, thinking abo ..read more

Is there such a thing as being humble and confident? Perhaps you’re starting to finally see success in your business, creative endeavor, or entrepreneurial pursuits. Doesn’t it feel good? While you might want to shout your success from the rooftops, you hesitate… After all, you don’t want to come off as snobby. You don’t want to make others feel bad because of the good things that are happening in your life. And, of course, nobody wants to act or be viewed as prideful.  The scriptures say that pride is “enmity to God,” so how can we be humble and confident? Is it possible to be both of t ..read more

Do you want to learn how to set yourself up for success? Maybe you finally decided on a new goal, dream, creative endeavor, or business.  So… now what?  How can you make it easy on yourself so that you have every chance of succeeding?  The answer is to set yourself up for success! In this article we’ll explore how to set yourself up for success through a few simple tips and strategies. If you really put your mind to something, you can do it. But why not make it easier on yourself by setting yourself up to succeed? Let’s dive right in!  “If you fail to prepare, prepare to ..read more

Do you know why you should stop using social media? Maybe you’ve hit a point of realization that social media isn’t all it seems to be. Perhaps there’s more to life than posting, scrolling, liking, following, and more.  After all, social media is endless. You won’t ever have enough time to consume everything on there. And you shouldn’t want to. While social media can be a great tool to connect with people from around the world and influence others for good, it can also affect mental health, productivity, and creativity.  So is there a better way to connecting with others, instead of ..read more