Tag Archives: self-confidence
Decisions, Decisions, Decisionsā¦
Should I get a part-time job? Should I go to the gym this morning, or just skip it and have pizza for lunch? Well, since I have a test tomorrow, maybe I should go to the library. But it looks way too nice outside to stay indoors. Should I start looking into graduate schools? Ugh! Decisions, decisions, decisionsā¦
If youāre anything like me, then this is a typical day in your life. Letās face it ā every day we encounter choices in our lives. From the time we wake up to the time we go to sleep, weāve already made hundreds of decisions throughout the day. Some are conscious and intentional, like choosing outfits, deciding what to eat and when to walk the dog. Other decisions are made subconsciously and automatic, much like how our brain solves problems and processes memories from the day during our sleep and dream cycles. …
You Are What You Think
As the famous Henry Ford put it, āWhether you think you can or you think you canāt ā youāre right.ā In so few words, this quote illuminates the idea that life isnāt about whether you can or canāt achieve your goals and find success. The key is to focus on whether you āthinkā you can.
This mantra speaks on many levels about the true power of the human mind and the intentions of everyday thought. Throughout our young-adult lives, the anxiety and frantic thoughts about the future overwhelm our mental space and cloud our sense of confidence and purpose. Expectations rise with each year of our educational experience, and we may stumble along crossroads of emotional tolls and high-stake decisions. We ask ourselves questions surrounding the future of our career, health, love, and family. Every day, we strive for a better understanding of our personal goals and how to become …