The Modern Sage

You're walking down the sidewalk and someone is walking towards you and then - "Oh no!" You make eye contact 👀. "What do I do? How long should I keep looking? Am I being weird? Agh!!!" LOL. That, my friends, is a familiar scenario when it comes to eye contact. I've been there (a lot). You've probably done it too. Eye contact is one of the most important aspects of communication, and mastering it can help you build stronger relationships, exude confidence, and avoid getting stuck in awkward social situations.  In today's post, we'll be taking a closer look at the art of eye contact, exploring why it's so important, and sharing some tips and tricks that you can try. Benefits Eye contact is hard. So let me start by reminding you of all the benefits that come with it so that hopefully you decide the payoff of learning confidant eye contact is worth it.  Eye contact isn't just staring into someone's soul until they look away (although, it...

Welcome back everyone!  In our last post, we talked all about the power of positive affirmations and I thought I would continue that thread with this list of 50 powerful affirmations for success to get you started. I love success affirmations because you can use them in every area of your life. We all want success in relationships, our careers, our health, etc. you name it. So here's a list of 50 great ones to get you pointed in the right direction to help you achieve your goals and reach your fullest potential.  Repeat them daily, and watch the magic unfold! Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and uplifted. 50 Powerful Affirmations for Success #1. I am capable of achieving anything I set my mind to. #2. Success comes easily and effortlessly to me. #3. I trust in my abilities to succeed. #4. I am worthy of success and abundance. #5. My goals and dreams are within my reach. #6. I am confident in my ability to make the right decisions. #7. I have everything I need to achie...

  I am... worthy. I am... resilient. I am... positive. I am... successful. Recognize them?^ All of these "I am" statements are something called positive affirmations, which if you aren't already using them, you're in for a treat! So whether you've been  feeling a little bit down lately or are struggling with self-doubt and negative thoughts, positive affirmations are just the thing to help you out of the slump. I've been using affirmations is a variety of ways in my meditations, word/wall arts, and even phone backgrounds. Right now, my favorite affirmation is: Every day, in every way, I am getting/becoming ______ and ______ (even if it's just one cell at a time). Every day in every way I am becoming _ Positive affirmations are short, powerful statements that help you overcome negative thoughts and emotions.  They can increase self-confidence, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve your overall well-being.  In this post, we're taking a closer look at po...