3 Surprising Signs That Your Self Confidence Is Becoming Dangerous

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Let’s be honest. Lack of self-confidence is an issue that plagues society. So many of us think that we aren’t good enough. In jobs. Relationships. Studies. Chances are that there are certain areas of your life where you could really use a confidence booster.  

However, today, we’ll be looking at the other end of the spectrum. As the saying goes, too much of a good thing becomes toxic. In this case, let’s look a closer look at self-confidence and 3 surprising signs that it may be getting out of control.

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Why I decided to fall in love with being bored at home

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Well, we’re back in lockdown again.For the third time. Gyms closed. Shops closed. Restaurants closed. Now, we’re all stuck being bored at home again. It seems like a never-ending nightmare at this point. 

However, while I was sat on my couch as the days blurred together, I had a thought. Why do we associate boredom with negativity? Surely, it can’t be all bad. There must be some positive side to it, so I went on a research hunt. What I found truly changed my life. I’ve now set a goal for the new year. To fall in love with being bored.

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50 Morning Affirmations To Start An Amazing Day

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So, for the past few weeks, I’ve been looking into new methods of self-care. It wasn’t long before I stumbled across morning affirmations. They seem to be the hot and trendy self-care idea that is recommended on almost every site. 

As someone who has a scientific background, I was sceptical. On the surface, morning affirmations just looks like repeating good things to yourself at the start of the day. It seems like the bare minimum of self-care. How useful can that actually be?  

Today, we’ll take a deeper look at the scientific theory behind morning affirmations.  In addition, we’ll figure out how to practice them properly. Finally, I’ll be sharing 50 examples to use every morning that will help jump start your day. Let’s get into it.  

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5 Brutally Honest Ways To Be Kind To Yourself

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2020 has been a rough year for everyone. Many have lost jobs. People haven’t seen their partner in months. It’s been difficult. I’m no exception, I’ve struggled a lot this year. The biggest thing I’ve had to accept is that I’m nowhere close to the expectations I set for myself at the start of the year. I know I’m not alone in thinking this way, punishing myself for not being good enough. I lost the ability to be kind to myself.

As the year comes to an end, it’s time to make a change. Negativity has no place in 2021 for any of us, so it’s time for some good old fashioned self love. We’re not just talking affirmations in the mirror every morning. It’s going to be a lot deeper and more difficult than that. Today, I’ll be sharing 5 brutally honest ways to be kind to yourself.

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How To Feel Better In 5 Steps

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The moment of panic. Something anxiety-inducing has just happened to us. The trigger is different for everyone. Kids running about. Rejected from a job. Left by a partner. Failed a course. It doesn’t matter. The reaction is the same. Increased heart rate. Struggling to breathe. Desperately looking for a way feel better. It’s a truly terrifying experience.  

Personally, I’ve been here more times than I’d like to admit. Most recently, it was triggered by the mounting workload that was starting to build up. There’s no way it can be done in time. I should just quit. It’s not worth it. In these moments, I used to think that there was nothing that could take these feelings away from me. But I was wrong. Over the years, I’ve managed to gather a few pieces of advice that helped prevent me from going into a deep dark spiral. Today, we’ll be talking about how to feel better in 5 steps. 

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