It has been said that perfectionism is the enemy of done. It is also the enemy of achieving satisfaction and contentment. Many high-achievers tend to be perfectionists. Here are six strategies to help you manage your need to be perfect.

As we all cope with the uncertainty of living during a global pandemic, this trait of resilience is going to separate those of us that emerge on the other side intact and those who succumb to its associated challenges. The people who make it in life have resilience. So how do you cultivate resilience? You find a way, following these four steps.

As our culture becomes more technologically sophisticated, the rate at which we are bombarded by images which erode and negatively impact our self-esteem increase. How do we move the needle in the other direction? Perhaps by discovering our purpose, unearthing our significance to this earth, and trusting in our innate excellence.

Excellence is active—it is about doing, not simply being. But what really drives a person to excel? I think if we observed the habits of those who we hold in high esteem for their commitment to excellence, we will find they are I.N.S.P.I.R.E.D: Innovative, Nimble, Success-driven, Purposeful, Integrity, Results-oriented, Engaged, Diligent.

We are chosen and called. We are all called to bring unity in Christ, to live a life in service to others, like Jesus, to share the gospel, to be Light and Salt to our broken world, even in our brokenness. God in His omniscience, has a plan for each of us, a unique calling that we are meant to fulfill for His purposes, and he gives us the grace to accomplish it. Read more about how you are equipped for your calling.

Human beings have an innate call to create. It is that calling that keeps us motivated to excel and be the best we can be in our lives. But we must feed and nurture that calling within us. We must surround ourselves with people, places and things that are conducive to our thriving. We must be inspired.

Keeping a gratitude journal showed me how much of God’s grace, love, and mercy are in everyday events of my day. His unfailing love shows me how precious I am to him.

When pursuing any goal, this tri-fold prescription never fails to bear fruit: patience, perseverance, and prayer. Patience, perseverance, and prayer are your guideposts for successfully achieving any goal.

Facing vulnerability head on is the only way to move forward authentically and experience true intimacy in our relationships. Here are five strategies to lean into vulnerability successfully.

Humility is not typically thought as a strength, and certainly not a core leadership attribute. But a closer examination of trailblazing leaders of our time highlights that they all possessed the quiet trait of humility, and argues that this trait is what helped them to achieve their success.