Self-reflection is the practice of deliberately paying attention to our thoughts, feelings and actions. Activities that allow you to engage in deep thought are the perfect portals that lead to this deeper dimension of living and experiencing the world. When you make time for self-reflection and develop a daily practice you’ll experience these four benefits….
4 Signs That Your Priorities Are Wrong
Having the right priorities is essential to living a life of meaning. Living your best life requires the ability to intuitively pick up on the times when you veer off course and lose sight of what’s important. Lookout for these four signs that indicate that your priorities are probably wrong. (Estimated reading time: 5-6 minutes)…
When a Risk is Worth Taking
Most of the decisions that we make on a daily basis are simple to make because they don’t carry a lot of risk. Decision making becomes challenging when we feel that something important is at stake and we don’t know how to process the information. These five guidelines will help you decide whether or not…
Why Your Intuition May Not Always Be Right
Our gut feelings often influence our decision-making. They provide a shortcut to making decisions in a world where we’re bombarded with choices. Your intuition is usually a reliable source of guidance but there are certain condition under which your intuition may not always be right. Before you trust your gut, check to see if you…
When Things Don’t Go as Planned, Do This.
There a times when things don’t go as planned. You don’t get the job or the person, or you get injured in an accident. If we can resist feeling like a victim and giving up, we’ll find perspective in these times which we can use to our advantage. These four steps will help you bounce…
4 Things Highly Creative People Do Differently
Many people believe that creative geniuses are specially gifted – a product of inborn talent, privilege, or the right alignment of the stars. The truth is that there’s no such thing as a creative or non-creative person. There are only people who tap into their creativity and those who don’t. Creative people have habits and…
4 Simple Ways to Jumpstart Your Creativity
The gift of creative thinking is not limited to the lucky few. Each of us have seeds of inspiration within us that are waiting to sprout. Yet, there may be times when we feel blocked. When faced with deadlines, not being able to access our creativity can be downright frustrating. In addition to developing a…
The 9 Types of Intelligence and How to Use Them
When we think of intelligence, we usually associate it with people who are book smart or those who have high IQ’s. But seeing intelligence as one-dimensional does not give us a full picture of our capabilities. It turns out there are nine types, and each one of us is particularly strong in one or two…
The Importance of Balancing Your Emotions with Logic
As emotionally driven creatures, it can be a challenge to balance our emotions with logic. Our emotional self tends to dominate, and it can often feel like we have no control over it. Balancing your emotions with logic is one of the most important life skills to learn because of the far reaching impact it…
Why Generosity is the Key to Effective Networking
Networking can often feel shallow, calculated and like using people as a means to an end. A better approach is to lead with giving rather than taking. Learn why generosity is the key to effective networking and how you can apply this principle in your networking strategy to add value in your interactions. (Estimated reading…