Motivation
Use Active Hours In Windows to Prevent Updates When You Need to Use Your PC
Windows: Microsoft has a nasty habit of pushing updates when they’re least convenient. If you’re tired of updates occurring when you’re working, the new Anniversary Update can avoid them during work hours.
Eight Smart Ways to Use Your Kitchen Shears
The humble kitchen shears are an often underappreciated tool, and many of us don’t bother when a knife will do. This video from Bon Appetit however, showcases some surprisingly useful ways to use your kitchen tools to make food prep (and serving food) much easier.
Regularly Clean Your Refrigerator’s Coils to Make the Fridge Last Longer
You probably don’t think too much about the life of your refrigerator, until it breaks of course. If you want to put off having to replace this essential appliance, make sure you clean your fridge’s coils regularly.
Five Things to Do Now to Prepare Your Home for the Summer Heat
We’re weeks away from sweltering temperatures, hurricane warnings, and bug invasions. And this year is expected to be an especially hot one in many areas. Before summer hits at full force, make sure you and your home are prepared.
5 Ways To Turn Self Doubt Into Self Confidence
It’s so easy to fall into a self doubt trap. We doubt our ability as parents, employees, bosses and many other things. Many of us carry that niggling feeling that we might be doing something wrong, maybe we’re not cut out for this, maybe we’re not smart enough to handle this job. Never giving ourselves enough credit for just being ourselves. Where did our self confidence go and we can ever get it back? Some of us have never even had the taste of self confidence and wouldn’t know how to go about getting some. There are definitely ways to turn self doubt into self confidence.
Self doubt or limiting beliefs often stems from something from our past. It could have been the way we were raised or the way an ex wife or husband treated us. It might have even been carried over from elementary school if you were bullied as a child growing up. Whatever the case may be, you have plenty of self doubt and here is a small list of ways to turn that into self confidence.
1. They don’t really know you.
Remember that. The people from school that bullied you or maybe your boss or coworker who don’t think you are smart enough or good enough. They have no idea who you are, what’s inside of you and what you are capable of. You are brilliant and extremely smart. Anything they ever said to cut you down was their perception of you and none of that matters. Their opinions, perceptions or judgement of you is simply a reflection of them. Don’t forget that. You are far better than that and you already know that.
2. Remind yourself that you can handle and do anything.
We don’t give ourselves enough credit for our skills and talents and we are constantly fearing failure. You won’t fail. You won’t ever fail at anything. Failure is never an option. You will try, you will give it your best shot and you will either succeed or learn. Either way, you win. Trying or doing anything new is scary even for the bravest and smartest person in the world, but they still do it. That’s how you grow.
3. Just do it.
Whatever it is that is gnawing at you that is scaring you or holding you back from doing something, you need to face it, take a big deep breath and just go. Do it. Stepping out of our comfort zones and doing things is a very scary thing and because for so many years we have been led to believe that we can’t do anything, when we finally decided we want to do something, those old voices pop up in our heads. Shut them up and go do that thing.
4. Mirror work and talk.
This one is awkward, silly but fun. Go look at yourself in the mirror and tell yourself how incredibly amazing you are and how great you are at doing anything and everything. It is up to you to convince yourself of how awesomely talented you are. You aren’t here to impress anybody but yourself. Life isn’t a competition. It’s you against you, so you need to tell you how fantastic you are.
5. A reward awaits you.
Ah the great reward. Who doesn’t want one? Remember when you finally overcome self doubt and achieve a level of self confidence you will do things you once thought you never could. The result? A great reward. A great pat on the back. A fantastic level of accomplishment unlike anything you’ve ever felt before. Self confidence has its own rewards and they are all centred around the self. Way to go you, you did it.
Shutting down limiting beliefs is not an easy thing to do and many of us do require the help of a professional to get over this. However, you need to do it, whatever it takes, the rewards of letting go of limiting beliefs is wonderful. You will reach a whole new level of amazing and the sky will then be the limit.
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7 Wrong Ideas About Happiness You Need to Eliminate
You’re reading 7 Wrong Ideas About Happiness You Need to Eliminate, originally posted on Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement. If you’re enjoying this, please visit our site for more inspirational articles.
You know you want to be happy. You try to do things to be happy.
But it eludes you. Happiness seems so hard to get. And it’s frustrating because you’re rational adult with intelligence.
Perhaps then, it’s time to admit that you’re doing something wrong.
It’s not really your fault though, for there’re so many wrong ideas out there by malicious people!
1) Success brings happiness
Straight up: Success does not bring happiness.
It’s the other way around.
More often than not too, we view success in the form of money, relationship, marriage or a good career in the works. But all of that may make you realize that once attained, it’s not a big deal at all and you aren’t feeling any better.
Happiness brings success. It is when you’re happy that you attract the best things in your life.
2) Money does not buy happiness/Money does buy happiness
This is a little paradox here.
Most commonly, people say that money does not buy happiness.
Oh come on. Money definitely makes your life a lot easier and solves a lot of problems. I am sure from there, you can easily be happy without all the stress, worry and struggle. So make you have enough saved and work hard to get that money.
Yet, always remember that money, at the end of the day is a material thing that cannot solve your spiritual or mental problems. It can only give you so much ease in life. Why do you think there’re so many rich people and celebrities going through depression? Remember to always take a step back and look at the bigger picture in life.
3) A self-help program will cure all your problems
Be it a book, a seminar, inspiring YouTube video or even a mentor. They can’t cure all your problems.
Sure, they may inspire you and give you some short-term happiness, but it’s not going to last.
At the end of the day, happiness depends on you, not them. So learn all you like, but apply yourself and eventually do it your own way.
4) Happiness is ‘instant’ and it won’t take any kind of work at all
You know how in movies, when the main character sees a therapist, has a flashback, hits an epiphany and then his life turns around completely?
That is a fairy tale.
Happiness doesn’t come in an instant and stays with you forever.
If you want to heal yourself and rid yourself of your problems, it’s going to be a long-term process. I know because I’ve been through therapy myself. You must put in the effort and give yourself time.
That’s how it actually gets better.
5) A relationship will make you happy forever
If you feel lonely, it’s easy to think that getting a partner will make you happy.
But as with life, everything takes time and effort. A relationship will only last to be a happy one if both parties are putting in the work.
And sometimes, even that is not enough. The relationship may have to end. You WILL be unhappy if you do not have the courage to break away from a toxic and loveless relationship.
Again, happiness does not depend on your partner. It depends on you.
6) Passion brings happiness
Ideas on passion today are seriously overrated. Successful people all around keep talking about passion as if it’s magic.
It’s not magic. Passion does not solve all your problems or automatically makes you happy. You still need to do the work!
And nobody can indulge in their passion 24/7. Take a break some time! You’re only human so you’re bound to feel less-than-stellar from time to time.
7) Happiness depends on everything else apart from you
In case you haven’t gotten it by now…
Happiness is a choice.
It’s up to you to choose it.
As long as you refuse to choose it, you’re not going to be happy. Period.
It’s all on you now baby.
Just for Pick The Brain readers!
Sick of all the wrong ideas out there on personal development and happiness?
Check out what I have to offer: The Happy As F**k Membership!
I just launched this bad boy. Get in on it if you want zero-bullshit advice on life!
Alternatively, you may get my free book here: 12 Things Happy People Don’t Give a F**k About!
You’ve read 7 Wrong Ideas About Happiness You Need to Eliminate, originally posted on Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement. If you’ve enjoyed this, please visit our site for more inspirational articles.
7 Wrong Ideas About Happiness You Need to Eliminate
You’re reading 7 Wrong Ideas About Happiness You Need to Eliminate, originally posted on Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement. If you’re enjoying this, please visit our site for more inspirational articles.
You know you want to be happy. You try to do things to be happy.
But it eludes you. Happiness seems so hard to get. And it’s frustrating because you’re rational adult with intelligence.
Perhaps then, it’s time to admit that you’re doing something wrong.
It’s not really your fault though, for there’re so many wrong ideas out there by malicious people!
1) Success brings happiness
Straight up: Success does not bring happiness.
It’s the other way around.
More often than not too, we view success in the form of money, relationship, marriage or a good career in the works. But all of that may make you realize that once attained, it’s not a big deal at all and you aren’t feeling any better.
Happiness brings success. It is when you’re happy that you attract the best things in your life.
2) Money does not buy happiness/Money does buy happiness
This is a little paradox here.
Most commonly, people say that money does not buy happiness.
Oh come on. Money definitely makes your life a lot easier and solves a lot of problems. I am sure from there, you can easily be happy without all the stress, worry and struggle. So make you have enough saved and work hard to get that money.
Yet, always remember that money, at the end of the day is a material thing that cannot solve your spiritual or mental problems. It can only give you so much ease in life. Why do you think there’re so many rich people and celebrities going through depression? Remember to always take a step back and look at the bigger picture in life.
3) A self-help program will cure all your problems
Be it a book, a seminar, inspiring YouTube video or even a mentor. They can’t cure all your problems.
Sure, they may inspire you and give you some short-term happiness, but it’s not going to last.
At the end of the day, happiness depends on you, not them. So learn all you like, but apply yourself and eventually do it your own way.
4) Happiness is ‘instant’ and it won’t take any kind of work at all
You know how in movies, when the main character sees a therapist, has a flashback, hits an epiphany and then his life turns around completely?
That is a fairy tale.
Happiness doesn’t come in an instant and stays with you forever.
If you want to heal yourself and rid yourself of your problems, it’s going to be a long-term process. I know because I’ve been through therapy myself. You must put in the effort and give yourself time.
That’s how it actually gets better.
5) A relationship will make you happy forever
If you feel lonely, it’s easy to think that getting a partner will make you happy.
But as with life, everything takes time and effort. A relationship will only last to be a happy one if both parties are putting in the work.
And sometimes, even that is not enough. The relationship may have to end. You WILL be unhappy if you do not have the courage to break away from a toxic and loveless relationship.
Again, happiness does not depend on your partner. It depends on you.
6) Passion brings happiness
Ideas on passion today are seriously overrated. Successful people all around keep talking about passion as if it’s magic.
It’s not magic. Passion does not solve all your problems or automatically makes you happy. You still need to do the work!
And nobody can indulge in their passion 24/7. Take a break some time! You’re only human so you’re bound to feel less-than-stellar from time to time.
7) Happiness depends on everything else apart from you
In case you haven’t gotten it by now…
Happiness is a choice.
It’s up to you to choose it.
As long as you refuse to choose it, you’re not going to be happy. Period.
It’s all on you now baby.
Just for Pick The Brain readers!
Sick of all the wrong ideas out there on personal development and happiness?
Check out what I have to offer: The Happy As F**k Membership!
I just launched this bad boy. Get in on it if you want zero-bullshit advice on life!
Alternatively, you may get my free book here: 12 Things Happy People Don’t Give a F**k About!
You’ve read 7 Wrong Ideas About Happiness You Need to Eliminate, originally posted on Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement. If you’ve enjoyed this, please visit our site for more inspirational articles.
The Mirror’s Edge Desktop
I’m pretty excited for Mirror’s Edge: Catalyst, and this desktop, submitted by reader 0BUX to our Desktop Showcase certainly isn’t helping. It looks amazing. Here’s how to make it yours.
Roll Perfect Sushi at Home Without a Sushi Mat
Making sushi at home is fun, delicious, and easier than you think. You don’t need special equipment like sushi mats to make perfect rolls. All you need is a kitchen towel, plastic wrap, and your sushi ingredients.
Sig Nordal 