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Coffee.Yoga.Life. is a community for those of us who know that we are ready for success in our lives. My goal is to help you get the skills, encouragement, and motivation to achieve your goals. This list of personal development resources includes the books, online course sites, resume writing sites and podcasts that have helped me over the years. And, if you’re at all like me, you also love a good personality test. So there’s a few of those listed as well.

Almost everything we do is a habit, which means that in most cases you have been doing it so long that it is now an unconscious thought or action. As soon as you see someone, you make a judgment and categorize them. We can’t help it. Our brains are always trying to keep us safe, based on our unconscious definition of safety. It has to quickly categorize the people and situations you encounter so that it knows how you should respond. 

This is the basis of unconscious bias. 

New experiences open you up to meet new people, try new things, and learn a bit more about the world around you. And they open you up for more new experiences.

What are you missing out on because you are scared? 

Because something feels uncomfortable? 

What would it take for you to step out of your comfort zone and do the thing that makes you scared?

It’s amazing how one book or one story has the potential to completely change your focus and your mindset. This one book for me was...

Will you allow your unhappiness to continue or will you stand in your power and demand the respect you deserve?

Challenges with self-confidence can be intimidating. But it doesn’t have to ruin your ability to go after great opportunities. In fact, by embracing your primary strengths, you can develop the self-belief you've always yearned for.

Showing gratitude to others may seem like a selfless act, but it's something that you also benefit from. When you show your gratitude every day, you change the way you think.

 You'll appreciate your good life when the majority of your thoughts remain positive. Negative thoughts can sometimes be overwhelming, and just because you have them doesn't mean you're a bad person. They happen to everyone, but you can strive to keep them to a minimum with the help of a grateful attitude.

 Sometimes showing your gratitude can be as simple as saying “thanks,” but other times you can show gratitude by helping others, or “paying it forward.” After all, you’ll never know how a simple, kind gesture will affect someone’s day.

Be grateful for everything you have. Even if you’re struggling to survive below the poverty level, you’re still living better than the vast majority of the world’s population. That doesn’t mean you have to be satisfied with your current situation, but you can still be grateful for what you do have. Practice gratitude. Your mood and perspective will be lifted. Your opportunities for success will increase. And you’ll receive even more good things to be grateful for!

Comparing yourself to others is detrimental to your mental health. It is limiting and self-defeating. No one can be expected to compare favorably to the vast number of people in the world. Make an effort to limit your comparisons. Focus on your goals and the actions needed to accomplish them.

Decide to become the best possible version of yourself. Your potential is only limited by the limits you place on yourself.

Remember, consistent action gets you to your goal. Keep looking forward and you will get there!