Author: Steve Mueller

The mind is like an ocean. For most people, the mind is constantly moving, just like water, without ever coming to a rest. It is stirred up by our restless and rushing thoughts, just like waves on the shore. Our desires and fears do not only disturb us, but they also prohibit us from finding peace of mind. Just like the wind, our thoughts and anxieties can lead to a stormy ocean, without allowing us to rest. The mind, however, in itself is neutral, just like water. If you are able to reduce the influence of your thoughts on your…

The concept of a soulmate can be found in various different cultures of all ages. It dates back to ancient Greece, where it was held as an ideal. Even though many people believe in the existence of a soulmate, they all have their unique views on what exactly a soulmate is. The following will present you a selection of the best soulmate quotes handpicked for you. Hopefully, these quotes by some of the most magnificent and wisest authors will inspire you to ponder about the subject of twin flames. The following love quotes will also give you a good overview…

Everyone knows these days: you wake up in the morning and you’re not motivated to do anything. You drag yourself out of bed, feeling exhausted, but it does not get any better. Instead of being allowed to do absolutely nothing, you have to address so many issues, duties and responsibilities that it’s impossible to know where to start. Nobody likes to admit it, but we all are struggling to get motivated from time to time. Even the top achievers among us know how difficult it is to keep one’s motivation at a constant high level.

Are you having a bad day? Or do you know someone who is currently struggling with life? Sometimes life throws at us great challenges that seem impossible to overcome. At other times we are struck with severe failures and heartbreaking disappointments. No matter if it is your boss who’s giving you a hard time or a broken heart that is dragging you down, overcoming the difficulties of life is not easy. Whenever I’m confronted with a really tough situation that is causing me a headache I tremendously enjoy receiving the encouragement of another person. What better could there be than…

Not too many years ago I became convinced that taking cold showers is an incredibly healthy thing to do. Something that I absolutely needed to do. There was only one problem: you need a good dose of willpower, self-discipline and self-control if you plan on showering with cold water for a minute or so. Surprisingly, I managed to adapt quickly to the new stimulus, as I was able to develop the necessary willpower in a relatively short period of time. During this phase I learned a lot about the different ways to quickly improve my self-control. If you feel like…

Growing up as a kid can be a tough ride. It comes with a lot of fun, but at the same time, children are also facing many difficulties, troubles, and fears—anxieties that are often difficult to understand for us as parents. Often times, we feel helpless as parents, not knowing what we can do to lighten up the mood of our kids. Positive affirmations can help in such cases. It is the kind of positive programming that aids children with their self-mastery. In the following, you can find a selection of very powerful and positive affirmations, specifically designed for kids.

Living life to the fullest takes a lot of dedication and work. However, it can be extremely difficult to maintain a high level of inspiration, especially when the going gets tough. Whenever things don’t go as planned, I developed the habit to relax for a couple of minutes, take a step back and have a look at my handpicked selection of the most inspiring quotes about life, love, happiness and growth. Often times, that’s all it takes to re-enlighten the burning fire of inspiration within me. It’s really astonishing what a few very wise words can do to your overall…

Did you ever wonder why some people do not seem to be happy at all, even though they have everything one could dream of? There’s an interesting theory that offers a possible explanation why rich people are no happier than those that are less fortunate. This theory is known as the “hedonic treadmill.” Definition of the hedonic treadmill: The hedonic treadmill describes the tendency of people to return to their usual level of happiness after major events in their lives (both positive and negative). This tendency is also known as hedonic adaptation. The driving force behind this theory is the idea…

Life has its ups and downs. It can be a fun ride, but you also have some awful stuff happening in life. There is, however, a group of people that stands solid as a rock, no matter how tough it gets. Optimists. They get back up on their feet after each failure and tell you with a smile on their face, “it wasn’t that bad, was it?” An optimistic person sees the glass as half-full rather than half-empty. And in situations in which life gives them lemons they always have sugar, water, and salt at hand to make lemonade. Being…

Even the most ambitious among us know that it is extremely difficult to stay motivated all the time. In fact, motivational challenges are part of life. Even though nobody likes to admit it, we are all confronted with this problem. There is, however, a small detail that makes all the difference: your ability to deal with motivational challenges. Interestingly enough, some seem to be extraordinarily gifted at this. It seems as if they are able to (miraculously) keep their motivation constantly at a high level, thus avoiding falling into a slump. What seems impossible at first sight is the result…

I want you to think back on the past year in your life. Do you feel like you made significant progress in life? Can you say without the shadow of a doubt that you grew as a person during the last year? Or, did you catch yourself wasting important time on mindless activities that lead you nowhere? Do you feel like you have no control over your life, spending your days in a rush? If you finally want to kick gears in your development, then writing a personal growth plan is the #1 thing you can do. The power of…

Many students ask me on my articles on study motivation and smart studying tips what they can do to increase their study focus. In fact, I have received more than 500 comments on these articles. In almost all cases, students reported that they felt distracted and unable to properly concentrate on studying. They all were looking for a working solution that could help them to better focus on studying. Whenever I get such a comment, I take myself the time to answer it. Over time, I answered hundreds of questions from students who had different kinds of difficulties with their…

When I was a teenager I couldn’t wait to turn 18. It felt as if it took ages to finally attain majority. But sooner or later you turn 18 and you can finally take your own decisions in life. Along with all the new freedoms and rights comes also a great deal of responsibility. A responsibility for yourself, your life and what you make of it. When you are 18 you meet quite a lot of decisions that have an impact on your future life. Some of these decisions turn out to be really great, others not. Wouldn’t it be…

[Please note: this article is not intended as a religious discussion of the concept of a Savior. And it’s not a criticism of believing in the messia. Instead, it is meant to encourage you to take an active approach towards solving your problems]. Why is it that some people rather prefer to sit and do nothing in the hope that a third party like a powerful politician will intervene and solve their problem? It seems that a lot of people prefer the role of passive bystanders, instead of actually doing something against an issue they encounter. This kind of externalization appears not…

Are you tired of watching movies that leave no impression whatsoever? Tired of films that are entertaining, but have no real message? Let’s change that with the following list of motivating and inspiring movies! If you’re looking for movies that inspire you and give you an excellent boost of motivation, then look no further. In this huge article, you’ll find THE best motivational movies of all time. These motivational films will ignite that spark of inspiration that makes you reach beyond your limits. Not just that, they will also give you the kick in the *** that we all need…

[Please note: I no longer support the views expressed in this article. I think reincarnation is not a plausible concept but I have left the following for informational purposes.] The question whether reincarnation is real or not has caused great controversies and debates. It can be said without exaggeration that opinions differ greatly on this question, leading to heated discussions. On one side there are scientists who reject the question for lack of evidence. Some scientists even go so far to state that the idea of reincarnation is entirely unnecessary because it is not possible to be measured and tested…

In part one we discussed the power of living a balanced life. The power of a well-balanced life is truly profound. Living in balance means that you live in harmony and tune with your body, which aids in centering your being and allows you to stand in your own power. Not only that, but it also allows you to integrate both the positive and negative aspects of your being into something more powerful: balance.

The more I think about society, the more obvious it becomes to me that the majority of people are living a life that is not in balance. The imbalanced lifestyle aside, it is the (seemingly normal) polarization to the extreme that attracted my attention. It is apparent that the unaware masses simply love to turn towards polarization. Hence many become increasingly radical – in any way shape or form – over the time. Not only in a political sense, but also in various aspects of the way they live their life. They tend to polarize to the extremes on both…

If you think that you are insignificant and cannot make a change in this world, you are very wrong! Let me assure you that you can make a huge difference to yourself and others in this life, but one after the other. When I tried to make a difference in this world I made the mistake to miss the forest for the trees. I always thought about ways to solve the big problems of mankind, but didn’t notice the smaller opportunities to make the difference in this world. Consequently, I was very frustrated as I couldn’t come up with solutions to…

It’s every year the same: as soon as the winter starts to arrive there is a massive cold and flu outbreak. It begins slowly, when you notice here and there that someone is coughing and sniffling. But before you even realize that the virus is spreading, everyone around you is sick. What makes things even worse is that you cannot hide from it. You can take all precautionary measures one can think of, only to wake up one day with a sore throat. It’s that moment when you realize that the common cold has caught you, once again. And quite…