It is pretty comfortable to sit back and keep the status quo. After all, if you do not rock the boat, you cannot fall into the water. But with few risks, there are few rewards.

Abandon Your Fears

You already recognize that accepting risks is, well, risky. To develop courage, you need to master your fears. But, it is not as straightforward as it sounds. If you have spent the better part of your life with fear, it is ingrained in your subconscious, but it is not impossible to change. All you require now is the willingness to overcome your fears. When you want to abandon your fears, there is nothing that can stop you!

Here are a few tips to keep fear at bay:

1. Recognize Your Fears. Recognize your fears for what they are. You will soon discover how your fears are limiting you by your reactions to them.

• Let's say you are afraid of driving. If you are ever in the driver's seat, your response might be a quick "Oh no! Get me out of here!" If you continue this pattern of thinkin
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“I do not have the time.”

How frequently do you say these words when it comes to self-care? Oh, you know it is good for you. But really, what woman has hours to spare to take care of themselves?

Very frankly… you do. You have more time than you imagine. The following six self-care tips will each take you less than one minute to do.

Take a Deep Breath

Anytime you feel tense, stressed out, or even just a little ‘off,’ taking some deep breaths will alter the situation for the better. The key? Do not just breathe. Hold your breath in-between steps for the most significant impact. Begin with inhaling to the count of five, then hold it for the count of five, and exhale to the count of five.

Slow Down Your Lunch

When was the last time you relished your food? The next time you eat something, pause while chewing to appreciate the textures and flavors. By doing so, you aid in digestion and rediscover the joy of eating simultaneously!

Pause the Whole Shebang

There is much t...

Do you appreciate how much you can improve your outlook on life by simply being thankful? This is what is known as an "attitude of gratitude." If you cultivate an "attitude of gratitude," you will bring even more joys into your life like a fulfilling career, health, pay raises, stronger relationships, and wealth.

An attitude of gratitude is genuinely a magnet for prosperity and success. After all, much of life is about our attitude and our outlook on things. There is an adage that optimists might be wrong and pessimists might be right about some things, but optimists relish the ride. Which one are you?

When you transform your attitude, you can change your entire universe. And yes, you really can change your attitude by demonstrating gratitude a little more often.

Be Thankful for All You Have

Lots of women, possibly even the majority of us, believe our lives are boring or meaningless. Isn't that awful? Frequently we see not much to be thankful for because we are always t...

When you are stressed out and cannot find a moment of peace for yourself, you probably need to simplify your life.  We often make our life more complicated than it needs to be, so if we turn it down a notch and make matters simpler, our stress levels will decrease rapidly, and our life will be much more enjoyable. 

We often think everything is of equal importance in our lives, but there are some great ways to evaluate what matters to gain a new perspective on life.

6 Simple Ways to Simplify Your Life

1. Determine what is essential. Make a list of all activities you have going on in your life right now. It would help if you looked at the first four or five and made sure that you put most of your energy into these things. It is the first four or five factors in your life, like your family, relationship, or work, that ought to get the most emphasis on a day-to-day basis. Once you make this list, it is a whole lot easier to see where you are devoting most of your time (and where
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Conquering the fear of the unknown is a challenging endeavor, but it is possible. If you agonize from a fear of uncertainty, knowing what fear is and how it impacts you can allow you to embark on the road to conquering it.

There are several definitions for fear; however, the most fundamental meaning of fear is an emotional response because we face something unfamiliar or feel impending danger.

When women experience fear, several physiological and psychological responses take place all at the same time.

Psychological events include feeling emotionally overwhelmed, having high levels of anxiety, and even feeling terrified. Physiological responses include a faster heart rate, shallow breathing, and similar effects.

Experiencing fear can significantly impact your view on life, your confidence levels, and even the potential that you have as an individual.

Here is an illustration of a situation where a woman had the crippling fear that everything she did would fail:

No matter how hard you strive, bad days are going to creep up now and then. While you cannot regulate the things that happen to you, you can manage your responses. You can also releave a negative situation by taking action to remedy the problem.

The first task is to acknowledge the fact that you are having a miserable day. Once you do this, you can consciously choose not to concentrate on the negatives anymore. Allowing all those emotions to spin around in your head is only going to make your day worse.

The next task is to discover something you can do to cheer yourself up. Every woman is different and likes different things. What ‘cheers you up’ is not necessarily going to be the same for everyone.

Check out these ideas for turning your bad day around:

1. Finding comforting activities. A rotten day is prone to trigger you to get stressed out and tense up. You can combat this feeling by participating in something you find relaxing, such as prayer, meditation, reading, o
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I have been coaching ladies for a few years. The biggest thing I have learned, both for my clients and myself, is that the key to it all is inner confidence. 

There are multiple strategies, ways of thinking, patterns of behavior, and practical tips for improving your life and feeling better about yourself. But they are redundant if the foundation is not stable. That foundation is your genuine self, the you that deep down you know you are. The secret is that it takes confidence to find that foundation and bring out the real you.

Three steps to confidence you can take today:

1. Understand your values

Personal values are a big passion, and I often get carried away when I talk about them. I make no apology for that, though. They are one of the most important things you can know about yourself and are vital in getting genuine inner confidence.

Your values are right at the very core of who you are. They are building blocks, cornerstones, and foundations. A value is something i...

Life is a beautiful journey. A journey that you only get the pleasure of enjoying once. So, you must maximize your time on this earth by ensuring that you appreciate every single moment you can.

It truly is those little things in life that bring us the most joy. Some women believe that their level of personal happiness is dependent upon the actions of others. While contributions from loved ones certainly can boost your spirits, the key to everyday satisfaction rests in your own hands.

Four easy approaches to bring more pleasure into your life each day:

1. Spend alone-time with your partner. Love is the most powerful prescription for happiness. Luckily, it is free, enjoyable for both parties, and readily available! Take advantage of the beautiful person you have by your side and spend as much quality time together as possible.

* Schedule a monthly date night, even if you live with each other. (Hint: Being in a lively atmosphere where the crowd disappears will bring you ...

Developing balance and harmony among all the aspects of your life can bring you true happiness. It can be challenging to keep everything in order, but the harmony you create makes a tremendous difference when you do.

The trick is to spread your focus reasonably equally among the different areas of your life. This means that, while your work life might be stressful, you cannot overlook your relationships, spirituality, or other areas that are also vital to you.

The situation can be compared to the beautiful music performance by an accomplished orchestra. All instruments perform in perfect harmony together. Occasionally one instrument will come forward into the spotlight while the other instruments wait or keep on playing quietly, fulfilling their part of the total beauty.

Use these techniques to bring the beauty of balance and harmony to your life:

1. Avoid completely focusing on one issue. If you devote all of your energy on one aspect of your life, the others fall by th
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Dealing with conflict diplomatically can be an overwhelming challenge if you have a short temper. The way you treat others affects your career contacts, friendships, job security, and even romantic relationships.

To deal with conflict kindly, be willing to agree to change.

The next time you face confrontation, follow these tips:

1. Step out of your shoes. Scrutinize the situation objectively as it will allow you to see both sides of the story honestly. Why is the other person unhappy? What could you maybe have done to offend them or cause them to feel as if they were wronged or attacked? Is there any merit to their reaction?

* Remember, most people hardly ever lash out without a feeling of justification. Find why they approached you so hastily so you can figure out how to diffuse the situation.

2. Be understanding. Sometimes, all someone needs to calm down is to feel as if they are understood. Say something that will make them feel like they have the right to think
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