If you’ve wanted to improve your personal finances, you’ve probably tried lots of things to fix your outward reality. Things like budgets, self-help books, saving tools, financial plans…

But, what if I told you that your internal reality might hold the key to all of your financial goals?

Healthy money habits are important, but your money mindset is equally as important!

Your mindset influences the way you think and how you behave in your everyday life. It plays a big role in determining your results.

When you begin…

Have you ever found yourself pondering the age-old question, “What is my life purpose?”

It’s a question that can haunt us for years, leaving us searching for meaning and direction. Not to mention, research shows that there are real benefits to living with purpose.

While finding your life purpose can be a lifelong journey, there are quick, practical exercises that can offer valuable insights and take just a few minutes to complete.

In this post, we’ll explore a simple exercise designed to help you uncover your true purpose in…

10 proven strategies you can start using right now to create a life that’s genuinely happy

What’s the secret to happiness?

It’s an age-old question, and, to some degree, happiness is subjective. Afterall, the specifics of what makes one person happy might not be true for another.

But, experts and researchers agree that there are common themes and traits that genuinely happy people share.

The good news is, these habits are things you can do to help you feel happier and more fulfilled.

Because the truth is, you…

In a world that often measures worth by material achievements, the age-old question persists: Is happiness more important than success?

Many of us mistakenly believe we have to choose one over the other.

But, the surprising truth is this: You don’t have to choose! In fact, you were never meant to.

Happy vs Successful: A Common Dilemma

Before diving into the relationship between happiness and success, let’s clarify what these terms actually mean.

Happiness is a state of contentment, well-being, and emotional satisfaction. On…

4 Strategies to Help You Let Go of the Need for Approval & Achieve Your Dreams

Life is an adventure, brimming with opportunities to seize!

But, for many of us, it can feel like there’s an invisible barrier keeping us stuck. Whether it’s going after your dream job, approaching someone new, or even expressing your opinion, this ever-so-common fear can keep you from living life to the fullest. When triggered, this fear can feel overwhelming and scary and prevent you from doing things you truly want to do. 

In this post, I’ll help you…

Discover why having fun is important for a more joyful and vibrant existence, and how you can start creating more fun in your own life today! 

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to let the pursuit of fun slip through the cracks. In fact, for many people, fun might feel like a distant memory… Something frivolous that only children get to prioritize.

But, it’s so important to recognize that embracing fun isn’t just a luxury; it’s necessary for our overall well-being! Making time and space for fun and joy is…

Positive Self Talk Affirmations to Help You Embody Your Best Self & Build a Life You Love

Positive self-talk is a technique that works by practicing replacing negative thoughts with encouraging, optimistic ones.

This internal dialogue involves using affirmations and encouraging words during challenging situations. Think of it as choosing to listen to your inner coach vs. inner critic!

At Brave Thinking Institute, we teach a simple results formula. Your thoughts impact your feelings, your feelings impact your actions, and your actions determine your results. That means, if you want to change your results,…

Life is a journey filled with twists and turns, and it’s easy to feel stuck in day to day tasks and challenges. I often say, some people can live for 90 years, but most end up living one year, 90 times!

If you want more out of life than living the same year over and over, here’s the important truth: In each year that we experience the gift of life, we also have an opportunity to fall in love with living all over again.

In this post, we’ll explore proven strategies that can help you build…

Break through these common misconceptions about meditation and start experiencing the profound benefits of this simple tool today!

You may have heard or read about all the ways that meditation can improve your life- mind, body, and spirit! But, so many people miss out on the life-changing benefits of meditation because it seems so… hard.

If you’ve ever said to yourself, “I can’t meditate”, or “It just doesn’t work for me…”

It might be time to explore the truth about meditation and reconsider these common meditation misconceptions.

Meditation Myth #1: Meditation practices…

Overcome common obstacles and train your mind for success. You can accomplish anything!

“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.”

-Henry David Thoreau

Have you ever gone to the gym or started an exercise program to increase your strength?

If so, you’ve probably experienced how consistency and repetition of even the simplest movements can have a real and lasting impact.

In the same way, our brains are highly adaptable and can be shaped through deliberate practice…