Begin Now to Live Your Life On Purpose! Hi! I’m Waverly and I am very excited that you made the choice to visit today. I’ve been helping people over 25 years to make positive changes. My motto is: “Helping People Find Life Choices!” The reason I am especially happy you have come by is that […]

While questioning yourself about the fact that you aren’t often experiencing authentic happiness, that glow from within or the life satisfaction you desire; you might not even realize it could be your own habits keeping you away from that state of ultimate happiness and you. Yes, it could be your habits which are the reason […]

Stress could very easily be called the fire which burns your being into ashes before you know it;realizing it only when the flames are too ferocious to put out. Not only does it consume you mentally with occupying thoughts which are of no benefit whatsoever, it also has an adverse effect on other aspects of […]

There is no running away from them, they always creep up on you, stalk you, never leave your side and get to you in the most uncertain of places leaving your palms sweaty and your mouth dry. Yes, in this article we will be talking about the evil confidence killersand show how they are the […]

All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them – Walt Disney There are hurdles and there are roadblocks, but there also are dreams. Dreams don’t let you sleep until you get out of your comfort zone to start on the journey which leads you to the life you’ve always […]

Virtue is bold, and goodness never fearful – William Shakespeare Have you ever thought what’s with the highly energetic individuals you used to sit with, back in high school? Who would jump off at every opportunity and be the first one to try new things, never afraid to take on challenges? No, they were probably […]

Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn’t know you left open – John Barrymore. In order to reach out for authentic happiness to enter your life and conquer the land of your heart with joy, you need to learn to open those doors. Those doors need to be opened in the direction from […]

Having a sense of direction in life makes our journeys so much more manageable. When we know which direction we will naturally struggle in and what to steer away from, we then have more energy and time to focus on what is important to what we consider true success. While setting up personal goals seems […]

Being assertive means being able to express your opinions, views, beliefs, show you expect respect for your rights and being able to speak up not just for yourself, but for others too who cannot do it for themselves. The main concept of being assertive is that you have to do all of this without feeling […]

With the right confidence building activities and exercises you too can put your doubts and fears away to rest for good. These confidence building activities are simple, effective and very easy to follow. The only thing you need to keep in mind is to be consistent with these confidence building activities and you will soon […]

One of the most important communication skills is to learn how to be more assertive. Assertive people have better control over their lives as they do not allow others to dictate what happens to them. They know that this is their life and they own it. Many people own their life and what happens to […]

Speaking your mind can be a risky job. At some point or the other, we have all thought that it is better to remain quiet than to say something which we truly feel. One of the risks when you express yourself is you always run the risk of meeting people who do not necessarily agree […]

We would all be at so much more peace with ourselves if we knew how to speak what we feel in order to get what we want, without being pushy or aggressive. In other words, we could all do wonders for ourselves by learning to be at least a little more assertive in our lives. […]

An assertive person is someone who can speak his mind, tell others what he wants, and get his job done without disrespecting or offending anyone. Surely to be able to do all of this without making any lifelong enemies in the process must be requiring some sort of skill. And while there are a number […]

When you have a sense of responsibility,it allows you to do work well that is a part of your own personal responsibility. You know you are expected to do certain duties and you follow through with them. However, in some situations, you find yourself doing way more than you had originally agreed upon. At that […]

We all know how important communication is in our daily lives; after all, it is how we communicate with others which sets the stage for what we will get out of that particular interaction. However, being able to communicate effectively with others is easier said than done. When we get into an argument with someone […]

What does this really mean – communicate effectively? It could have many interpretations, but today I am assuming it means whatever setting you are in, you want to express yourself with confidence. Also you want to really communicate easily in a way that is easily understood. For example, how do you handle it when someone […]

Hang On To Progress Having a hard time hanging on to the progress you’ve made? Does it feel like it’s just NOT ENOUGH? Can we take a minute to evaluate? Are you further along than you were before you started on this self development journey? I’m very nearly certain, that your answers will be yes […]

While all of us face stress at one point or the other in our lives, we cannot say the same when it comes to coping with stress. Some of us do have some coping strategies while others simply choose to ignore it until it becomes too big to ignore. Some amount of stress may actually […]

Ready to Get Out of Your Self-Made Rut? Hi! It’s Waverly here again to encourage and challenge you if you are feeling like you’re just living in a rut and are ready at least to consider making a very positive change. Have you heard it said that one of the real ways to discover whether […]

Ever felt like a Failure? Of course, everyone has at times. It’s an ominous word. It is a word that immediately sounds and feels bad. Most often, you have a very negative reaction to it. It often is a word people fear. Because it is such a negative word to many, large numbers of people […]

Success habits should not be set in concrete! In fact, they must and do constantly evolve. Just as you are ever growing and changing, so do your habits due to the fact that you will always be redefining your goals and plans. If you are determined to be accomplished in creating success habits, it is […]

Did you know it is possible to have loads of education and the best experience background but lack the confidence you need for the success you crave? Confidence can make a real difference in the accomplishments you make in your life. It can also propel you to places you wouldn’t go without it. With confidence, […]

Self-Awareness, Self-Care, and Self-Talk Tips by Waverly J. Hanson As you are learning to understand yourself better, do a “tune in” or “self-check” at least twice daily. Some people set their phone alarm for twice daily to help them remember to do this regularly. 1. Ask yourself – where am I storing my stress? (Check […]

When a loved one leaves this life, it can be a shock, a relief, or can be the loss of the dream of a better relationship or connection or a combination of all and so much more. Sometimes there are many “if only I had” playing through our minds over and over. Probably one of […]