There are some people who appear to be naturally confident -- as if confidence, or having a healthy sense of self-belief, is something you’re born with or that is bestowed upon you by the gods. However, this idea -- and the notion that Achilles lacked any flaws -- is simply false.

Self-belief is not the absence of vulnerability, nor is it a trait that we are born with -- it’s one we develop. The truth is that everyone has the capacity to improve their self-belief.

Laying out an every-day sleep schedule is a great way to give your body the health level it deserves. Considering all the health benefits that a good night’s sleep can bring us, it’s vital to give our sleep schedule a proper thought. Just like physical activity and healthy nutrition, our sleep habits can greatly affect our wellbeing, so we definitely shouldn't neglect them.

Dr. Brené Brown has inspired millions — including Fortune 10 companies and the tech giants of Silicone Valley — through her research on vulnerability, courage, and shame. Her goal is to share with the world importance of embracing vulnerability. If you want to live a more daring and creative life, embracing vulnerability, self-worth, and overcoming shame is the key to living courageously.

In the age of the KonMari method and minimalist lifestyles, best-selling author Gretchen Rubin asks these three important questions when it comes to decluttering:

Do you need it?
Do you use it?
Do you love it? 

Do you ever follow a routine which proves successful for you, but get over-confident and start making bad choices based on your gut-instinct or arrogant thoughts? A lot of us disregard successful techniques because we think we know better. How do we avoid unnecessary mistakes and stick to what works? 

Do you feel like you don’t have enough time for the things you love? Maybe that includes things such as going scuba diving, writing a fiction novel, playing club volleyball, or spending more time with your children?

Do you feel like your everyday priorities are creating a major time suck in your life?

Let’s take that time back and help you do more of what matters most!

Sadly, clichés aren’t effective tools for change.

If we want to do something, we not only have to get off our asses and take action — we need to create a mental model on how we plan to attain it.

Like the hero or heroine who embarks on an epic quest to find hidden treasure in a distant land, we need to create or resource an epic mental framework to slay our fears and master our chosen skills.

Imagine waking up one day to find that you’ve been diagnosed with a life threatening illness and informed that you only have three months to live. How do you cope with this new reality? How would you choose to spend the remaining time you have left?

If you’re like most people, you probably face self-doubt and negativity on a daily basis.

Did that self-help book or new age guru tell you it’s just a matter of setting an intention or exerting your willpower?

Well, I hate to break it to you, but those ideas — while nice in theory — are terrible tools for creating lasting change. And what’s more, they aren’t backed by proven, scientific strategies.