Every stage in the human life cycle is enhanced with self-awareness and willingness to affirm inner strengths. The second half of life with its unique challenges not only improves with these insights-it demands them.
Posts Tagged ‘Challenges’
Who’s in Charge, Anyway? Part 5
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009Those with an internal locus of control see the world through a more adaptive perspective. They believe that hard work and personal abilities will lead to positive outcomes. They are therefore more likely to work hard, more ready to meet challenges – makes sense, because if you believe that working hard will payoff, there you are likely to do so The very belief of “Internals that their actions determine outcomes greatly enhances their psychological well-being, regardless of whether that actually happens in every instance. Internals are likely to respond to failure by trying harder. They are also more adept at living in the social world; they tend to be more achievement oriented and to get better paid jobs.
The Grass is Greener – Make Change Work For You
Monday, June 8th, 2009With the right actions, commitment and enthusiasm we can meet the challenges of change – the need for responsibility, contribution and effort – head on and make our world a better place. Utilize the five areas suggested here and help make change work for you.
Perseverance – A Key to Accomplishing Your Goals
Monday, June 8th, 2009Perseverance – a term for human endurance is key to achieving your goals/dreams. The road to accomplishing your goal will always be full of challenges and obstacles. To be able to navigate through them and come up on top you need to possess the ability to weather the storms as you go through life. Not giving up in the face of setbacks makes you tougher to face the next challenge.
Never Look Back and Never Giving Up!
Monday, May 25th, 2009Setbacks are inevitable in life. A setback can act as a driving force and also teach us humility. In grief you will find courage and faith to overcome the setback. We need to learn to become victors, not victims. Fear and doubt short circuit the mind. Ask yourself after every setback: What did I learn from this experience? What should I do to make sure this doesn’t repeat again? Only then will you be able to turn a stumbling block into a stepping stone. Disappointments will cross your path in the future. Every day brings its share of challenges. Still, we can choose to enjoy each day as it comes, purposing not to dwell on the things we can’t change. As our attitude towards life changes, we identify the opportunities left in front of us. This hope re-ignites in our hearts, and we begin to dream again.
