Published inAbout Me Stories·PinnedAbout Me — Sheryl BarnesBlogger and creator of Motivated Progress — I’m Sheryl Barnes. I’ve been through rough times, but I’ve become more resilient and wise because of them. I’ve personally overcome many of the issues I write about on my blog MotivatedProgress.com. The following adventure was the inspiration for MotivatedProgress.comMotivated Progress4 min readMotivated Progress4 min read
Dec 22, 2021How to Accept Yourself UnconditionallyWhen you accept who you are, you embrace everything about you, flaws and all. You no longer obsess about your flaws, instead, you’re okay with your good and “bad” traits.Accept7 min readAccept7 min read
Published inAn Idea (by Ingenious Piece)·Dec 8, 2021How to Stop Being a Slave for People’s Approval and Validate YourselfThe approval of others can boost your dopamine levels and make you feel great. However, this is how most addictions begin. Soon, you crave praise for everything you do. So, you’ll start doing things for the possible admiration that might follow. …Life6 min readLife6 min read
Nov 26, 202115 Proven Ways To Tame Your Anger and Be at Ease During ConflictsAnger is something we all struggle with at times. There’s no escaping traffic, politics, financial issues, or misunderstandings. But, if frustrations run wild, they can cause major problems. If you get irritated, it doesn’t mean you’re a terrible person. In fact, it can be a natural reaction. …Life Lessons11 min readLife Lessons11 min read
Nov 20, 2021How to Escape From the Victim MindsetPeople with a victim mindset feel that the world is against them. They blame others for their problems and can’t admit the role they played in negative situations. Consequently, they make every day miserable and harder than it should be. What is a victim mindset?Victim Mindset9 min readVictim Mindset9 min read
Published inAn Idea (by Ingenious Piece)·Nov 8, 2021How to Stop Repeating the Same Harmful Behaviors or MistakesPeople repeat the same harmful behaviors throughout life without thinking much about them. Usually, this happens because they follow their emotions or beliefs rather than logic. Do you always find yourself in similar situations? Why does this keep happening? Is the world plotting against you? Doubtful, chances are the culprit…Life6 min readLife6 min read
Published inAn Idea (by Ingenious Piece)·Oct 17, 20218 POWERFUL WAYS TO REINFORCE YOUR SELF-WORTHHaving a solid sense of self-worth is one of the most valuable attributes you can build. Whereas if you neglect it, you’ll develop a gloomy outlook on life, along with perfectionism, procrastination, and an inability to cope with obstacles. Not to mention problems with relationships. So, nothing good comes from…Life7 min readLife7 min read
Sep 29, 2021Catastrophizing: 10 Ways To Stop Blowing Things Out of ProportionCatastrophizing is the common mental habit of blowing everyday things out of proportion. It can make a minor annoyance feel like the end of the world. As a result, this tendency will cast a dark cloud over a pretty nice life.Life Lessons7 min readLife Lessons7 min read
Jul 23, 2021Here’s How You Can Be More Proactive Starting TodayBeing proactive might seem like a quality that lucky people are born with, but in fact, you’re about to learn how to build this valuable trait for yourself. You can become a go-getter who never procrastinates when critical things that need finished. …Motivatedprogress10 min readMotivatedprogress10 min read
May 29, 20219 Steps to Be Self-Actualized and Reach Your PotentialSelf-actualized people are extraordinary and different from the rest of society. They’re confident, joyful, creative, independent, and free. These people flow with life instead of resisting or fighting against it. Above all, they bask in the phenomenal feeling of reaching their highest potential. Self-actualization comes from a theory developed by…Life10 min readLife10 min read