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Taking risks and sea otters
Most of my life I played it safe. I didn’t raise my hand in class as a kid unless I knew for sure I knew the answer so I wouldn’t get embarrassed if I was wrong. I only tried out for sports and activities that I was somewhat good at, I only socialized with people that I was already comfortable around.
Do you want to be thin, or do you want to be happy?
What I have come to understand is that happiness is an inside job. All of our emotions are created in our minds, not by external achievements, but by our thinking.
Self-doubt is a real kill joy
Self-doubt can be defined as a grouping of thoughts that create feelings of insecurity and low confidence in one’s abilities to do something.
1-2-3 goal!
I believe that one of our main purposes to be on this planet is to evolve. Setting and achieving goals is one of the best ways I know how to do this.
Meet the Author
Melanie Shmois, LISW-S, is a licensed therapist and multi-certified coach working with high-achievers who've built real success on the outside and want the same strength on the inside. As founder of Mind Your Strength Coaching, she helps driven professionals close the gap between performance and fulfillment, with the same precision they'd expect from any high-level advisor.