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November 5, 2022

Why You Keep Hitting the Same Setbacks in Life (And How to Break the Cycle)

Most people don't experience just one setback. They experience the same kinds of setbacks over and over again. Different jobs. Different relationships. Different goals. Yet somehow the same frustrations keep returning. We feel stuck, wonder why progress seems so difficult, and begin believing life is simply happening to us. Over the years, I've found it helpful to separate two ideas that often get lumped together: roadblocks and setbacks. They aren't the same thing, and understanding the difference changed how I approach problems, make decisions, and recover when life doesn't go according to plan. If we learn to recognize which challenges are standing in our way and which have already changed our circumstances, we can respond far more intentionally instead of simply reacting.

June 20, 2018

5 Ways to Develop Mental Toughness and Self-Discipline

Mental toughness is one of the most valuable skills a person can develop. Goals rarely unfold exactly as planned. Obstacles appear. Motivation fades. Unexpected setbacks test our patience and resolve. The people who consistently achieve meaningful goals are not necessarily the most talented or intelligent. More often, they are the ones who continue moving forward when circumstances become difficult. The good news is that mental toughness is not something you're born with. It is a skill that can be developed through daily habits, intentional choices, and consistent practice. By strengthening your ability to manage adversity, make difficult decisions, and follow through on commitments, you can become more resilient in every area of life. Here are five practical ways to build mental toughness and develop greater self-discipline.

August 23, 2017

Why Writers and Illustrators Struggle With Rejection (and How to Push Through It)

Depression is a very real, very damaging, very painful experience that can be short term or long term and have long lasting consequences. This perspective of author depression in no way is intended to come across flippantly as if to compare on the same level as chronic or acute depression. An author, however, can learn a great deal about how to process the feelings and thoughts encountered during the road to publication by examining depressive symptoms.