An optimistic delusion could be a very positive attitude…some might say an overly confident attitude. You might think that is just being braggish and even lying to yourself. You may be correct, but the science is fascinating on this issue.

Studies show that individuals who overemphasize their abilities, skills, and talents for a new endeavor ultimately execute at a higher level than those who are more realistic or pessimistic about succeeding.

People who overestimate their abilities learn skills better and are more successful. This is not too surprising. If you do not think you are good at something and cannot study to do it well, you will be less motivated and involved in learning that activity.

Conversely, if you expect the best, you will jump in and get busy conquering the new skill. With high expectations - even unjustly high hopes – you greatly enhance the odds of succeeding.

How Optimistic Delusions Can Help You to Reach Your Goals

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Stress is a natural part of life, but it can also feel overwhelming, especially for Christian women juggling multiple responsibilities. Stress can easily build up, affecting our mental, emotional, and physical health, whether it's managing work, family, or personal expectations. As followers of Christ, we know that God's plan for us is one of peace, and we are called to cast our burdens on Him (1 Peter 5:7). A Truth Mindset is the key to overcoming stress, as it helps us reframe our thoughts, trust in God’s sovereignty, and experience true peace.

Matthew 11:28-30 tells us, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."

 

This beautiful passage from Jesus invites us to trust Him with our stress and burdens. He promises rest for our souls when we hand our struggles to Him and embrace ...

 As I speak to others, my tone is calm and respectful. I know that if I would like others to listen, I have to communicate my thoughts positively. 

My language is typified by a constructive word choice, soft tone, and unhurried pace. My vocabulary is abundant and free from curses. I can get my point across without elevating my voice or using profanity.

Every person is like a well of precious insight. I use my effective communication abilities to draw out the abundance of knowledge in others.

I take pleasure in learning new things. I seek to uncover something fresh each day. If I take time to understand others, I am informed. 

My attitude attracts others to me. By being positive, I encourage others to travel unexplored waters with me.

People are not afraid to communicate their feelings with me because I am welcoming. They trust me enough to express their ideas and ask for my input. In turn, when I want help, others are more than ready to support me.

I stay away f...

 Are you pleased with the way events are going in your life? Hopefully, continuing to achieve the life goals you have set will bring you considerable happiness and contentment. But perhaps you have taken a different path, and you think it would be helpful to add some goals. Sometimes, life requires that we alter the track we are on.

Maybe your focus has changed due to losing a partner or job, requiring you to relook at the goals you created long ago. Whatever the case, considering a change in your life's dreams could be in order.

Consider these five suggestions:

1. Review your current life list. Pull out that file of life goals you listed years ago. Are they still what you desire? Maybe you are ready to let a few of them go to make room for some new ones that are more fitting. Permit yourself to adjust your list as needed.

• For example, maybe you thought you would become the company's president someday, but you have discovered that you are more of a salesman. You love
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The novel coronavirus surfaced in a Chinese seafood and poultry market in December 2019. We saw the first case in the U.S. in January. Now, in February, the World Health Organization (W.H.O.) proposed an official name for the disease the novel coronavirus causes: COVID-19. this is an acronym that stands for coronavirus disease 2019. COVID-19 has spread to nearly every country worldwide. 

What are the signs of COVID-19?

Current symptoms reported for patients with COVID-19 have included mild to severe respiratory illness with fever, cough, difficulty breathing, and fatigue.

Less common symptoms:

• Aches and pains

• Sore throat

• Diarrhea

• Conjunctivitis

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• a rash on the skin, or discoloration of fingers or toes

On average it takes 5–6 days from when someone is infected with the virus for symptoms to show, however it can take up to 14 days

If you develop symptoms such as fever, cough, and/or difficulty breathing, and h...

Laughter is the medicine that heals difficulties, so I incorporate some enjoyment into each day.

I make my job fun by listening to music that makes me feel like dancing. Although I sit in an office chair for most of the day, I rock from side to side. Moving to music keeps me feeling upbeat, and the challenges at work feel less burdensome.

I get creative with my entertainment.

Having game nights at my home invites laughter and joy to my sanctuary. My family and I love playing board games at home on a Friday night. These small experiences together last a lifetime in my memory and keep my spirit alive.

It is enjoyable to dance around when I am home alone. When I play my favorite Christian music, I feel like I am in my little world.

Working out is also fun because it improves my mood tremendously. I choose exercises that are challenging but manageable. It feels good to achieve the fitness targets that I set for myself.

A fit body makes room for me to accomplish a lo...

Are you tired of feeling like your work and personal life are in constant conflict?

Have you been struggling to achieve a sense of balance?

Organizational coaching could be the solution you have been searching for!

Let's explore how this approach can help women like you find the desired harmony.

Introducing Organizational Coaching

Over the years, many organizations have realized the importance of work-life balance in enhancing employee productivity, satisfaction, and well-being. In pursuit of this goal, organizational coaching has emerged as a valuable tool an organization can use to help employees achieve a better work-life balance.

Organizational coaching involves working with employees individually or in groups to identify their personal and professional goals, develop strategies for achieving them, and create a supportive environment that fosters growth and development.

Organizations can create a more engaged, productive, and fulfilled workforce by providing employe...

Anything women believe and think will project how we live our lives. Too many women do not consider this. They often attribute their hardships to chance or fate. Although there are some elements of this within our lives, how we think can change our future.

If you are a negative thinking woman, you will not see answers even when they exist.

You will beat down any notion that comes your way, thinking it is not possible. On the other hand, every idea can become an answer when you maintain a positive outlook. You will find the path much faster than when you do not acknowledge any ideas.

These consequences of positive and negative thinking play out for women repeatedly. Positive women advance where negative women stay stuck in place or, even worse, fall behind.

You will assemble with folks who share a similar mental mindset.

• Negativity will draw negative thinkers, and positivity will attract positive thinkers. If you get a group of positive thinkers together, who are all open
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This COVID-19 crisis has radically changed our lives. Just a few months ago, we had no idea our 'world' would be our homes!

This crisis is a powerful reminder of how important freedom is - and how much we need human connection!

Remember, you are not alone. Because what is DIFFERENT here is that everyone is impacted! Your neighbor, mom, boss, friends, and counterparts worldwide are all going through something similar.

So, it's important to remember:

Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms - to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way. Viktor E. Frankl

This is the challenge each of us must rise to today! If we are going to be at home, we may as well make the most of it.

Here Are 10 Things You Can do to Make Your Life Better while Physically Isolated:

1) Create a Healthy, Supportive Routine

When we feel powerless or helpless (as so many of us do at the moment), one straightforward thing is to create a...

There is something wonderful about new opportunities that stirs excitement in my soul. Adventures awaken my spirit and allow me to have an open mind to newness.

I love being able to explore the world. New places challenge my sense of adventure and teach me how to soak up the unfamiliar humbly. I feel alive when faced with a new language to learn or a new culture to respect.

I travel to have adventures, gain new knowledge, and make new friends.

There is little room for fear when I board a plane to a foreign country. I proceed with a brave heart and a peaceful soul because I believe that my steps are guided.

Sure, I get butterflies in my stomach when I try something for the first time. There is a mix of anxiety and excitement that comes with discoveries. But my sense of adventure wins out over fear every time.

It is easy for me to venture out into the unknown. When I focus on gaining a positive experience, I leave little time for negative thoughts. I make the most of ...