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Every day, we make dozens of decisions about, “What do I do next?”

Do you want to get the most out of life? Be more successful at work and activities? Become the best person you can be? Feel good about yourself?

This article has a simple theme. In fact, here is the entire point in two words: “Do something!” If circumstances, or you, are keeping you from living the kind of life that you want, do something.

You sometimes feel insecure, at least in some areas. How do I know? Because you’re human. But did you ever wonder how to be more confident?

Nick Saban, the head coach at the University of Alabama, has won numerous national championships and become—arguably to Auburn fans—the greatest football coach in history. The guy must be doing something right. But what is it?

How do we go about choosing what’s important? Something is important when it has worth, value, or meaning. It may be of huge significance, but simple things can also be important, such as an act of kindness, time with loved ones, or a prayer.

If you heard about a book with life improvement principles that were simple, and not especially unique, would you read it? What if it sold more than 25 million copies? In 40 languages?

You are what you think. But do you ever think about how you think? Each of us has a body which we—hopefully consciously and intentionally—can learn to operate using our heart, soul, mind, and strength in a holistic and integrated manner.

Depending on how big a sports fan you are, you may watch many dozens of football games in the coming years. I hope you think about this article—on playing the game of life—whenever you do.

“STEPS Stories” are true accounts of real people. Most stories are naturally encouraging and inspiring, but others can break your heart. I know they break mine.

Trials create fear, but they can lead to transformation and hope. Those painful experiences gave me a special connection with parents of teenagers who are struggling.

Across Alabama, and particularly in Birmingham’s underserved communities, there is a growing crisis among disadvantaged youth.

Terrell is a nice-looking 15-year-old with a glint in his eye and a quick wit. He comes across as sharp and interesting as he talks about his ideas and dreams. But that first impression is the tip of an iceberg that is much different beneath the surface.

What part of your life do you worry about? That brings sadness? Or makes you feel frustrated, lonely, or hopeless? Which of your numbing-to-escape habits makes life worse rather than better? What negative thoughts haunt you at night?

Is it okay to drink alcohol? Yes, it is okay. As long as you read the rest of this article and thoughtfully consider all it says.

Listen to the podcast version Watch a 1-minute summary video Many ideas commonly accepted in these modern times are wrong. And, too often, what people think “feels okay” in the moment can be wrong. And when we allow false thinking in our lives, we falter. Society encourages us to go

Sometimes the best way to be there for others and serve as an example is by being real about our own life even as we work to improve it. And by recognizing that to be the best mentor, friend, spouse, parent, or grandparent we can be, we need to be the best person we can be.

We all feel blue at times. Occasionally, we may be sad for quite a while, especially when everything around us seems to be going wrong. Being depressed is more than that.

Do you want to better relieve your stress? We live in stressful times, and the data proves what many of us feel every day.

The world–and our ego–urges us to take control of everything in our lives. Sometimes, though, the best thing is to let it go.