16 Things That Mentally Strong People Don’t Do

Contrary to popular belief, successful people aren’t necessarily mentally strong. I’ve gotten to meet quite a few successful people who live in constant fear of failure and struggle with feelings of inferiority despite their achievements. I’ve also gotten to meet and hear about senior managers and CEOs who are filled with negative emotions, prone to […]

How to Accept the Things We Can’t Change?

Although there are positive aspects in the life of each one of us, there’s almost always something that clouds over them and seems to prevent us from enjoying what we have. It could be something significant, such as the loss of someone dear, dismissal, separation, a difficult financial situation, or physical disability. Or something less […]

What’s the Difference Between Sharing and ‘Venting’?

One of the false beliefs that many agree on is that what’s called ‘venting’ or ‘letting off steam’ is a natural and healthy way to deal with emotional burdens. “But if I bottle it up inside I’ll explode….” This is the argument I hear time and time again when I advise my clients to give […]

How to Break Free from Self-Judgment?

Anyone who suffers from self-judgment knows how painful it is, but few are aware of how destructive it is. Despite the pain it creates, most people believe that self-judgment is a positive thing; that if they get angry enough at themselves, it will serve as an incentive for change, and that without self-judgment they’ll remain […]