Setting goals is not about what you get; it’s about what you have to become. Although this stems from a desire to accomplish something great, when you are setting a goal, you are stating that you believe you are the kind of person who can achieve that goal. This belief in self is powerful...

The story of who you are is something that only you can write. No one else can tell you who to be or what to stand for. Mentors and role models can help shape us into the individuals we become, but ultimately, we have control over what defines us. How we perceive ourselves and our self-talk are...

When you picture your ideal self, do you think of that as an attainable reality? Sometimes it is difficult to imagine that we can actually achieve what we desire, but the key to moving forward toward that goal is the belief in self. Without a positive self-concept, you are holding yourself back...