When someone hurts us, it’s easy to take it personally. How could you not, right? They said something mean that they knew would hit us hard. They did “that thing” because they knew we were insecure about it. They went…
How to practice more self-love today: Self-love for beginners
Nowadays, it’s all about self-love and I am all for it! We’re reminded over and over again of the importance of loving ourselves but have you ever wondered what it actually means? What does loving ourselves even look like? And…
You don’t need to be perfect to start
Perfectionism is a funny thing. It’s the strong urge to do things “perfectly” even when the expectations are unrealistic. Whether it’s your first time trying something new or you have no idea what you’re doing, the pressure to do things…
An open letter to anyone who’s felt rejected lately
We all have our low points. We believe we’re going to land that job, promotion, date, or even that award we didn’t even know we wanted until it was dangled in front of us. Then, we get the dreaded email,…
The fear of not being good enough
I don’t know about you, but it takes me forever to get through a book. Whether it’s because I lose interest in the topic or I get so inspired, I start jotting down notes and ideas in my personal development…
You are being too hard on yourself
Have you ever asked yourself, “why am I not where I want to be yet?(!!)” Whenever I’m feeling vulnerable and insecure about my personal development, this question burns a hole in my mind. Once it pops into my head, I…
23 Personal Development Goals Guarantee To Change Your Life
Setting personal development goals can be the difference between whether or not you’ll achieve them. No matter where you are in your life or where you live, as long as you have a calendar, pen, paper, and some level of…
Letting Go Of Ignorance
They call it “The Privilege Walk.” A wall of sixty humans woven together by nervous, interlocked fingers. With tired eyes pressed firmly shut, we patiently waited for our next instruction. If your parents attended college take one step forward. If…
If you’re the biggest fish in the pond… you need a new pond
As I coach, I constantly meet people who think that personal growth just happens. In a way, it makes sense; we are conditioned through life to think that as we grow, new stages of our life will open up and…
Reach your personal development goals by saying no
Reflecting on last year, it was for many of us. That said, it helped me realized in order to advance ourselves to reach new heights, we must do more than we ever thought possible. When it comes to personal development, one…
Equip and Empower Yourself for Success!
I’m Anza Goodbar; I am a certified coach, speaker, and trainer. My expertise is in the following topics – business systems, leadership development, entrepreneurial mindset, strategizing and goal setting. I’ve been an entrepreneur since 2004. But, you might say that…
Add better habits to your life
For the past two years, I was heavily depressed. I told a close friend how the past year was a professional high but personal low. Each night, I laid in bed thinking of all the things I hated about myself…
Celebrate your wins & overcome Imposter Syndrome
When I was younger, I didn’t understand how girls fantasized about having a partner to appreciate and worship her, couldn’t accept a simple compliment from others. Whether it was about their attractiveness, smarts, or talent, these girls would curl their…
Learning to live with intentions
As I grow older and hopefully wiser, I strive to live each day with intention and purpose with a conscious decision to make the most out of each day. This small but powerful act has helped me focus on my…
The hard truth about change
Change is not easy, nor is it suppose to be. Unfortunately, by hoping we can change a bad habit or personality trait overnight, we set us up for failure. Behavior change takes time, discipline, a deeper understanding of who you…
