Everyone has things they want to achieve; however, too often we fall short of achieving our most challenging goals. Having a plan in place influences focus and action rather than simply hoping for success. Applying these steps towards any goals will dramatically increase your ability to achieve them.

One of the requirements for change that we talk about with clients and students is the requirement to take action.

As therapists and trainers the change work we do in the office or the classroom is just that, in the office or the classroom.This is not enough for significant, sustainable change to take place.

So, how do you get started and stay motivated? Find out in this blog!

Self-worth is how you value yourself. It's not based on what others think of you or the things you have (or haven't) accomplished—it comes from within.

Once you begin to confront your fears of speaking openly in your relationship, it’s a good idea to take a look at all of the benefits of doing so. This will further help you free yourself up to the possibility of sharing your honest thoughts and feelings more frequently.

• You will open the door to your partner understanding who you are better.

• You will preserve your emotional health by not bottling important things up.

• You will begin to share the inner, hidden self with your partner.

• Your self-respect will gradually begin to increase.

• Your partner will start to respect your feelings more.

• You’ll avoid regretting not speaking up when it was time to do so.

The American Medical Association approved hypnosis as a therapy in 1958 (although it later rescinded its position, according to the ASCH), and the APA followed suit three years later, according to Harvard Medical School. That's not to say it's a panacea: In fact, more research is needed to prove lasting benefits of hypnosis for certain facets of health, such as weight loss or smoking cessation.

Respect for both oneself and others is a key characteristic of healthy relationships. In contrast, in unhealthy relationships, one partner tries to exert control and power over the other physically, sexually, and/or emotionally.