If you’re aiming for success in the writing sphere, there’s a good chance you’ve learned more about anxiety than you ever dreamed possible.

Here are 39 ways to make your blog more entertaining to read and more pleasurable to write.

Sometimes criticism crushes me. A one-star review wrecks my day. An online barb served up via Twitter knocks me off course. A comment via email throws me for a loop. Why do I get stuck so easily by random strangers and their words? Because I’ve confused my art with my identity. That is a mistake. Your art is not your identity. It’s not who you are, it’s a byproduct of knowing who you are. The difference is subtle but critical.

If 9-year-old you could master basic math functions, then present-day you can certainly use them to take back your time and improve your life.

The biggest roadblock to your productivity is the smartphone on your desk.

With so many people in the world, the odds of you coming up with an idea, name, topic or concept that nobody else has touched on before are pretty slim.

Whether you’re pitching an epic novel to an agent or posting a short article on your blog, dealing with rejection as a writer sucks.

Look around you. Does it seem like people operate with a sense of urgency? Does it look like others are hungry to win; passionate about what they are doing? Are they fuelled by a burning sense of purpose and a desire for success? It can be hard to tell. Some of us might not show it. What I do know is how easy it is to be influenced by others.

Running a business, being a writer, living a full life — these things depend on the knowledge that we can gain and use. What we call following our gut, is really us being subconsciously guided by every piece of information we’ve ever consumed, shaping our instincts and ideas and forming us.

You could make something right now. If you wanted to stop reading, grab a sheet of butcher’s paper and brainstorm ideas, you could probably come up with half a dozen ideas for apps, books or products. Ideas aren’t the hard part, after all — just ask Tom Haverford.

How to Accept and Appreciate Our Imperfect Art

Relationship communication is such an important topic because it's woven through every aspect of what you and your partner does and how you feel about each other.

Do you sometimes imagine a future where you will be rich and be able to afford all that you ever need? You may already be on your way to achieving that dream already. In this article we take a look at common signs that will help you know that you are going to be rich. These signs are very common among people who against all odds became rich from a humble beginning. So if you posses some of these signs, you may well be on your way to becoming rich.

In-depth thinking isn’t the solution to every problem.

Death of a Loving Father, My Tribute to Him #death #grief #cope Disclaimer: Note: I apologize for the delay in posting Thankful Thursdays this week.  Due to the personal nature of what I am writing and the fact that we were waiting for the appropriate time to put this on any type of social media, I had to

Vincent Nguyen shares his personal stories and offers his insight into how you too can become more confident, meet more people and begin to influence them.

If popcorn isn't eaten within an hour or two, it starts to turn stale. The popcorn does not have to be thrown away; it can be made crispy again.

There are three major macronutrients that the human body needs in order to function properly: carbohydrates, protein, and fats. Find out how much of these you need on a daily basis with this handy calculator.

Everyone has one common goal in life: to achieve true happiness. The biggest factor holding us back from achieving our dreams is, simply and sadly, our own selves.

A lot of people are new to the gym, or haven't yet picked up on the social norms. Here is a list of a few dos and donts so you can make sure you aren't hassling people at the gym.

We don't really have a choice when it comes to getting stressed -- we may as well work to undo its effects. With that in mind, here are 20 ways, backed up by good scientific evidence, to keep your stress in check:

Why feeling competitive can be good for us, and how not acknowledging its presence can be harmful.

It is conventional wisdom that we’re our own worst enemies and despite the cliche, the idea rings true. We often drive ourselves insane striving for perfection in our experiences, relationships and selves, and honestly it just becomes exhausting.

Successful careers are often built off of lessons learned, but it’s hard to believe business moguls like Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg have ever faced a career slip-up. We turn to the Quora community to see what others have to say about their biggest career mistakes.

There are some things that are beyond your control. You might not get the job or win your true love or make the sale...and it might just have nothing at all to do with you. No use gnawing on the bone - get back out there and try again. The photo gives a hint as to how Selena Gomez got her big break, and why so many others did not on that day.

Positive words, such as “peace” and “love,” can alter the expression of genes, strengthening areas in our frontal lobes and promoting the brain’s cognitive functioning.

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Think and Understand

“Some of us think holding on makes us strong; but sometimes it is letting go.” — Hermann Hesse quotes Often, we have come across sayings like do not give up, fight back, hold onto the situation. These are very inspiring words and need lots of courage and strength to hold on to the situation, fighting back, never …

If you’re tired of feeling bad about yourself, or just want some tips for those down days, these 7 practical strategies will help you take action to boost your self-esteem.

Couple of week back, I was travelling to my home town. During that journey I had met few people who force me to think about our own attitude and thinking towards right and wrong activities. I am not here to define what is right or what is wrong. What I want to discuss is the …

People who tell you you’re awesome are useless. No, dangerous.

Ted talk on how to be more confident in 2 minutes by Amy Cuddy.

Things or experiences? Both are nice to have, but which do you value most?

Whatever you wish to do, do it well. Perseverance is the only way to see it through to the end.