creativity, failure, growth mindset, motivation, personal development, resilience, self-improvement, success

Lessons from Failure: How to Use Failure to Your Advantage

Failure is unacceptable for many in a world that mostly celebrates achievements and success. Most people are so afraid of failing that they miss out on great opportunities because they decide not to try.  Fear of failure can be immobilizing, and it manifests itself in self-sabotage behavior like procrastination and excessive anxiety, low self-confidence, inability ...

Nathan Machoka

Failures leading to success.

10 Strategies to Use When Feeling Unmotivated

Feeling motivated is like an unpredictable friend. Sometimes, it’s energizing and abundant; at other times, it’s elusive and draining. We’ve all experienced moments when we are unmotivated and uninspired. Maybe you are trying to juggle too many tasks, are bored with a monotonous routine, or are overwhelmed by choices. 10 strategies to motivate yourself when ...

Nathan Machoka

An unmotivated-looking young man at his desk.

How to Motivate and Engage Your Volunteer Team

Volunteering isn’t just about filling in the gaps — it’s about creating a tapestry of compassion and care. Organizations, especially the smaller ones with limited resources, heavily rely on the power of such selfless people to achieve their goals.  Volunteering has an incredible ability to transform people. It builds bridges between diverse backgrounds, allowing them ...

Viena Abdon

A group of volunteers.

The Surprising Truth: Motivation Often Follows Action

We’ve all been in situations when we know we should get started on work or move toward a goal, but we don’t have the motivation to take the initial step toward achieving either. We keep our fingers crossed, expecting the next wave of inspiration to carry us forward magically. What if, on the other hand, ...

Haidene Go

Motivation comes before action.

The Common Negative Effects of Rewards on Inborn Motivation

In recent years, many institutions have shifted their focus from punishment to rewards. This change is for a good reason because punishment fails to improve people’s motivation in schools or jobs. Instead, it often results in short-term compliance, while a pot of dislike, defiance, or anger boils underneath. If punishment is bad, it follows that ...

Nathan Machoka

Rewards and recognition for employees.

How to Stay Healthy When Busy

Staying healthy when busy can be extremely tough. This is why as an active person, there are a few guidelines you should follow to keep yourself healthy, productive, and strong. Many people fall victim to unhealthy, unfulfilling lifestyles, and despite being able to focus on their goals, their health usually comes to bite them back ...

Mike West

Two people at a laptop working on a project.

4 Uplifting Stories About Family Love, Laughter, and Tears

Every family has cherished memories, a long history, and can recount stories, events, and anecdotes of good times, happy times, and difficulties. 4 insightful family stories from around the world 1. Under the wall A boy was addicted to the Internet at a secondary boarding school. He often snuck out of the school dormitory in ...

Michael Segarty

A family walking on the beach.

Discipline Is Overrated: Be the Person You Want to Be

We look at others and remark how disciplined they are for what they do while complaining about our weakness for not being able to achieve their levels of dedication. All of us do it. We make a vow, every now and then: to get up early, start working out, eat healthy food, and be a ...

Armin Auctor

Lost, found. searching.