Category: Rise & Thrive

Should is an evil word. It robs us of so much in our lives.
Should robs us of all our ability to discern because we are too busy judging.
Should robs us of ability to adjust because we are busy shaming
Should robs us of our joy because we are busy comparing to some imaginary standard.
I truly believe that we SHOULD banish the word should from our vocabulary.

Having to change may make us feel like giving up something pleasurable or relinquishing something familiar and comfy. Perhaps we are unsure of our genuine desire for change. Maybe we are uncertain whether the change is worthwhile. This list might be endless. However, such factors can contribute to the complexity of a transition. Hence we are all aware that a change may be a challenging process. Also, the majority of us have almost certainly witnessed it firsthand. Nevertheless, there is an approach that simplifies the process of transition.

There is no external rivalry when there is no internal conflict. There is a great deal to unpack in that single, simple, yet meaningful phrase. You can learn tens of thousands of things from others when you have that mindset. Mainly, you need to be aware of three factors regarding this sort of competition. 

Undoubtedly, many factors contribute to our impatience with ourselves and our inability to make the progress we desire. However, there are two primary traps into which people frequently fall. The first pitfall we fall into is comparing ourselves to those who are simply further along in their journey than we are. The second tap is that we always want to harvest as quickly as possible. However, there are ways to avoid falling into those traps.

Frequently in life, we tend to get stuck on a particular response to a question and then defend that answer. Moreover, the underlying reason for this is the belief that we cannot change something. Also, on the other hand, we must clearly distinguish whether the solution we are considering expands our possibilities or closes them down. If it is blocking off the opportunities, we must seek a different response or, at the very least, challenge the current one.

Almost everyone believes that listening is critical in life. However, the majority of people are not naturally good listeners. On the other hand, repetition of words does not constitute listening. That does not indicate that you get the meaning, context, consequences, and the feelings and significance of the terms. To listen effectively, we must make a conscious effort to absorb, digest, and comprehend what others are saying. In a nutshell, listening is another technique of demonstrating to others that they are significant.

The way we perceive, feel, and explain the world around us has great influence in our life journey. Optimism is a way of responding to the world around us that has many benefits, including developing better coping skills, lower stress levels, better physical health and higher persistence when pursuing goals. In this episode we explore how to make the choice of optimism and what we can do incorporate optimism into our lives.

Most of us are not born with attributes such as patience, courage, confidence. The way we gain those attributes is via our experiences. In this episode, we dive into how our experiences shape our lives and personalities, how to harvest the valuable lessons that come with experiences, and how you can join UnYielded to be a part of an upcoming initiative that will allow people to gain clarity on the roles that truly matter in life.

The ideal self is a scientifically validated method for influencing behavior. Determining your perfect self might be challenging and time-consuming. Yet, it can be beneficial to approach a problem from a variety of directions. In today’s episode, let’s dive into some activities that would help you work with your ideal self. Almost certainly, not all of these will strike a chord with you. Hence today’s goal is to identify at least one which does. Also, remember, no matter what happens this week, make sure that you rise and thrive. I am here to back you up.