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Do you know what it means to behave in a passive-aggressive way? Let's talk about this behavior today, and maybe you'll recognize yourself or someone you know. 
 
The term passive-aggressive came into being during World War II, when an Army psychiatrist used it to describe soldiers who ignored or resisted orders.
 
According to clinical psychologist Scott Wetzler, passive-aggressive behavior is not being passive one minute and aggressive the next. It is really sugar-coated hostility, or aggression with an escape clause.
 
Passive-aggressive people are invariably an hour late, a dollar short and a block away, armed with an… >>>

Today, let's talk about how to deal with setbacks in your quest to be a better person.
 
Affirmations are a wonderful way to help you change in positive ways. Affirmations are simply present-tense, positive statements of a desired end-result. For example, an affirmation you could make if you want to be a more loving person is, "I treat all people with respect and courtesy in every possible circumstance."
 
Given this affirmation, what happens when you're driving to work and another driver cuts you off, glaring at you as if you had no right to be on the road… >>>

Today, we'd like to propose that using the phrase, "I can't" is actually contrary to what it means to be human.
 
Over the millennia of recorded human history, the story (so far) is one of progress or, at least, improvement of the human experience. Each "today" is better than yesterday, and each tomorrow is reflected in today's hopes and dreams. We are constantly working toward something better. "I can't" or "We can't" simply gets in the way.
 
If we had allowed "I can't" to get in the way, there would have been no sea trade by the Phoenicians;… >>>

Do you ever feel that the people who are closest to you are the ones who resist the most when you try to change for the better?
 
Sometimes, when we are committed to personal growth and change, family members and others who are close to us will do everything they can to try and get us to change back. Did you ever wonder why that might be? Well, for one thing, when people get used to their lives being a certain way, any change - even when it's an improvement - can be threatening. And sometimes, people who are… >>>

Most people who want to succeed in the world of business know that they have to be good managers. Actually, it's probably important to be a good manager, no matter what your field is, if you want to be a success.
 
Why do we say that? Well, here's a laundry list of a few things you should be able to manage effectively if you want to lead a productive life: You have to manage ideas, money, time, opportunities, other people, talent, training, energy, risk, decisions, problems and your imagination.
 
You see, failure is not the result of a… >>>

How much control do you believe you have over what happens to you in life? Today, let's talk about how our feelings about who is in control, affect our end-results. 
 
Some people believe they have very little control over what happens to them. When good things occur, they believe it's mostly a matter of luck or circumstance. They don't set goals or plan very far ahead because they think that how things turn out is beyond their control. 
 
Their tension and stress levels are generally very high, as you might expect, and they often feel overwhelmed, helpless and… >>>

If you could change one thing about your life, what would it be?
 
Now, we are not talking about magic, because some things - such as how tall you are - simply cannot be changed.
 
But, you know, there really isn't much that you can't alter if you want it badly enough - assuming you know how to go about it, and assuming that you take action as needed. Wanting to badly is a great start, but it won't get you anywhere by itself. Neither will affirmations or visualizations, if that's all you do.
 
If you want… >>>

You know, high achievers are a lot like mountain climbers.
 
When you think about mountain climbing, maybe your stomach does a little flip-flop. But, you know, people who are successful in life are really a lot like mountain climbers. They don't start out climbing Mount Everest. Instead, they train and practice on smaller slopes until they build the skills and confidence to move on to bigger challenges.
 
When they choose a goal, they map out a plan and, as much as possible, they follow it. They equip themselves as well as they possibly can and they learn from… >>>

Do you know anyone who has a hard time admitting they were wrong? If so, they may be struggling with uncertain self-esteem.
 
No one enjoys being wrong or making a mistake, but in spite of what some folks would like you to believe, we all do it. In fact, the more venturesome you are and the less afraid of taking risks, the more likely you are to be wrong from time to time. But then what? How can you salvage your self-esteem when your pride has been shaken by a wrong decision?
 
Well, it's not as hard as… >>>

Like adults, teenagers come in all shapes and sizes, with every type of personality on the planet. Today, let's consider the case for parents who want to make sure their teens become responsible drivers.
 
If you want to see what mixed feelings look like, watch a parent whose 16 year-old has just brought home a driving learner's permit! Combined with the relief of knowing that your days as chauffeur nearly may be over is the fear of knowing that every year, thousands of teenagers die in traffic accidents, and many more are injured. While local and state restrictions have… >>>