Our inner critic develops in childhood and supports and protects us. Where is that inner critic when we grow up? It's right there with us, still taking care of us. But now, its program is outdated, and its protection is more like that of an overbearing bully.

Thanks to neural plasticity, we can change that using the strategies outlined above. It's time to take back your power, befriend your inner critic, and become the unstoppable team you need to thrive in this world.

Discovering your top character strengths can be a powerful way of discovering who you really are and what you value. It can help you build confidence, find purpose and live a fulfilling life. Use the VIA survey to discover your unique strengths profile and which virtues you are strongest in. Working with your character strength to develop personally will enhance your relationship with yourself and others, improving your well-being along the way.

Discover what mystical experiences are, what triggers them, and how to integrate them. Read our comprehensive guide to understanding these profound moments of insight.

Children grow and develop. It comes naturally to them. Personal growth is an inherent behavior. But why should it stop when we become adults? Our brains are plastic, capable of continuous growth, development and adaptation throughout our lives. Embracing personal growth as a lifelong adventure can lead to profound improvements in our mental, emotional, and even physical well-being.

How many hours did you lose to internet addictions this week? Whether it was gaming, social media or online dating my question is, what did you lose as a consequence? Was it work productivity, sleep or quality family time?

When all the odds are against us, how do we break free from internet addiction? No one is immune, we've all experienced internet or digital addiction at some point to some degree. But I think I've escaped relatively unscathed. So, how can I help?

Adopting a growth mindset is one of the most powerful things you can do for your personal and professional development. It’s about believing in your ability to grow and improve, no matter where you start. Adopting a growth mindset also improves our health and well-being.

Meditation can be hard for a Western mind. But breathing exercises give your mind something to do, helping it focus and develop a meditative state. What's more, breathing exercises have their own powerful benefits. Start your meditation practice today with mindful breathing and reap the benefits of meditation and breathwork.

Fed up with how things are going? Not getting where you want in life? Struggling to find meaning or purpose? Don't lose hope. There's a way out and its called positive psychology.

Positive Psychology helps people develop their personal strengths, improve their well-being levels, find life satisfaction and thrive. And it works. The positive psychology movement is growing fast because the evidence for its effectiveness is starting to look like an entire library.

This little talked-about concept with a significant impact is only talked about in psychology if you're into transpersonal psychology or nursing science. And yet, it's such a powerful determinant of well-being and our ability to cope.

It's time to uncover the hidden secrets of this very human quality and how we can cultivate more of it. Welcome to self-transcendence...

Meditation changes how your brain functions. Find out what those changes mean for you and how to get started.

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Mindfulness practice is a powerful way to harness the power of your mind so that it works for you not against you.

Ready to transform your life? Ready to do the work necessary? Find out if a personal development coach is the right support for your personal transformation journey. Everything you need to know.