I used to be a very shy and insecure person. I didn’t have a lot of self-worth and it showed. Not only that, it hurt me both in my professional and personal life. People are attracted to those that are confident. Who would you hire if you had two candidates for a job? The one that convinces you they can do what you need done, or the one that shyly hides behind their resume and “thinks” they may be qualified. You’d pick the confident one, as would I. That’s why it’s so important to work on confidence.

I have a simple little hack for you that can turn you from a hesitant and apprehensive person into someone who’s collected, composed and at ease in any situation. Are you ready? Here it is:

Fake It Till You Make It

It’s not a joke. It’s a life hack that works over and over again. Think about confident people in your life. How do they act? How do they walk and talk? Pay attention to the confident people around you and study them. Continue reading →

Are you a procrastinator? Were you the kid that would study for a big test the night before and get homework done on the way to school? It’s nothing to be proud of, but we all have our moments of procrastination.

Here’s a simple little life hack to stop procrastinating and getting stuff done. You’ll be pleasantly surprised how much more productive this will make you.

Make a To-Do List

To-Do lists stop procrastination better than anything else I know. Get out a piece of paper and a pen, or download a free app on your phone and make out your list. Start by jotting down everything you need to get done today. As you work your way through each item on your list, cross it off. It’s a great feeling, isn’t it?

This simple way of doing it will make a huge difference, but we can do even better. Here are some easy tips to help you make the most of your to-do list: Continue reading →