A Proactive Attitude: Inspirational, motivational thoughts & articles


This website features many inspirational and self-help articles. Here are some of the articles about being proactive. There are also links to other articles, covering a wide range of topics.


Making difficult decisions: We define ourselves by the choices we make

We all have difficult decisions to make. Some decisions can be simply agonizing. It helps to not just see the decision as a difficult moment, but also as an opportunity for a defining moment.

What makes such a moment scary is that you are taking an irreversible step that will affect your circumstances. And what makes this scary is also what makes it so rich in potential.

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How do we cultivate optimism:
The positive power of negative thinking

It is generally accepted that positive thinking will help people perform better. So what can you do when you have negative thoughts?

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How to Turn Insight into Action

You know what it’s like to have an insight: one of those “aha” moments when something becomes very clear. You “get” it, even though you may not be able to put words into it, you have a sense of clarity, a sense of possibility. In this article, I will talk about the fine line there is between insight and action.

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Proactive vs Reactive Thinking

I believe that being proactive is not a mysterious quality that we have, or don’t have. It is a way of dealing with things, that we can develop and strengthen...

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Growth is a creative process

Personal growth is not about making some changes in a mechanical way. It is not something you get by following a textbook. Lasting growth comes from harnessing the spirit of exploration that helps you learn from the inside out...

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How to take risks: Positive thinking is a proactive choice

Some people are content to go through life watching opportunities pass them by. They are the couch potatoes of life.  Other people are proactive: They make plans and make things happen.

Of course, there's no guarantee that your plans will succeed. If your priority in life is to avoid being disappointed, it makes sense to lower your expectations... to not even let yourself wish for things to be different.

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- Articles about relationships, communication & conflict

- Articles about stress, its effects & building resilience

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