Skill-building to overcome limits and build up your resolve When I resolved to change and become something other than an ex-academic who didn’t thrive in academia, I had to find another job. (This was twenty years ago when college teaching for me became an embarrassment: I suffered from too much…

Use anonymity to your advantage “Individuals with increased inferiority feelings have a higher tendency toward self-concealment, which in turn results in an increase in loneliness and a decrease in happiness.” Here is a provocative quote that inspires a sense of familiarity and tempts me to spill the beans. Do essay…

Concepts to help reduce the difference between ideals and reality Success seems a common goal, but chances are it has eluded you more than once. I have pulled together several phrases and tactics that might convince you that success need not evade you forever. I have had numerous small-scale successes…

The Role of discipline and confidence in moving ahead — For me, self-respect has become a vital issue because I lost it in my younger days. I lost it due to some wrong moves. The worst was thinking that a career as a college teacher would be a good fit for me. It didn’t work out. Now I am interested…

A proven tactic for correcting shortcomings before they become widespread The self-affirmation theory is a psychological framework that suggests that individuals have a fundamental need to maintain a positive self-image. I am disposed to support and celebrate this assertion as it corresponds to my experience: self-respect is the gold standard…

Steps for uncovering your purpose and giving it tangible signs of achievement In the grand arc of life, everyone possesses a distinct purpose, a unique meaning that defines their destiny. Discovering your personal calling is a transformative journey; finding that purpose holds the key to leading an engaged existence. However…

By reading the experiences of others, you can draw on the lessons they learned for your own betterment I have been thinking recently about instances of self-transformation and how these become the subjects of well-known writings. …

But some compensations contradict the terrible news The quote “Old age is not for Sissies” is often attributed to the American actress and comedian Bette Davis. The expression emphasizes that aging is not a straightforward journey. It requires a willingness to confront the inevitable challenges of advancing years. But it…

How to manage shame so it doesn’t corrupt your behavior or relationships. George, the head of the history department, wondered what could be done for his colleague, Peter, an assistant professor. He harshly criticized himself every time there was the slightest problem with teaching. …