Cultivating healthy expectations from life plays a vital role in our happiness. The key to doing it successfully is to find that sweet spot of setting expectations that are challenging, but aren’t so high that they seem unreachable and unrealistic. Learn the skills and mindsets to master the art of cultivating healthy expectations. (Estimated reading…
The Right Way of Being a Perfectionist
Perfectionist tendencies that are left unchecked is unhealthy. Yet, having high aspirations can propel us to perform our best. We can achieve a lot if we can moderate our perfectionist tendencies. Learn five ways to tap into the positive aspects of perfectionism. (Estimated reading time: 5 minutes) “People call me a perfectionist, but I’m not….
The Healing Power of Music and How to Use It
Every culture has developed it’s own expressions of music which resulted in countless varieties of musical genres and instruments. This goes to show how integral it is to human nature. Learn about the healing power of music and how you can creatively incorporate it into your lifestyle so that you can enjoy the benefits. (Estimated…
5 Important Life Lessons We Can Learn From Politics
Over the course of human history, we’ve been under all types of political regimes. If we can focus on the rulers who did good in their terms and who were beacons of hope and inspiration, we can learn from politics and become stronger leaders in our own lives. (Estimated reading time: 5 minutes) “Politics is…
The Importance of Building Character
Our society tends to give more importance to those those who posses material symbols of power. But to be truly happy and to make a difference in the lives of others, we have to develop depth and substance. Learn how to build character with these five steps. (Estimated reading time: 5 minutes) “Character is unfakeable…
6 Psychological Blind Spots You Should Be Aware Of
Psychological blind spots can lead to poor decision-making and may even cause us to make serious mistakes. Avoid these mental traps by learning the six psychological blind spots that skew our reality. (Estimated reading time: 6 minutes) “Don’t believe everything you think. Thoughts are just that – thoughts.” — Allan Lokos The human brain is…
Increase Your Self-Awareness With These 5 Creative Steps
Self-awareness is the foundation for confidence. It also makes it easier for you to recognize choices that bring you the most joy and purpose. Learn five unconventional ways to increase your self-awareness. (Estimated reading time: 4 minutes) “To know thyself is the beginning of wisdom.” — Socrates I’ve always considered myself to be highly self-aware….
Experience Wonder: How Awe Can Change Your Life For The Better
Living life with a sense of wonder adds more depth and vibrancy into our daily lives. We can recapture our child-like sense of awe by removing our skepticism and developing rituals that boost our imagination. Learn five ways to experience wonder and bring more magic into your world. (Estimated reading time: 5 minutes) “He who…
How to Turn Regret into Inspiration
Regret is a wasted emotion because there is nothing we can do to change the past. When we turn our regret into inspiration and lessons, we can become wiser and stronger. Learn how you can make this shift by changing your story and be healing your emotions. (Estimated reading time: 5 minutes) “No regrets. Just…
The Role of Luck in Success
The role of luck in our success in undeniable. However, it seems elusive and out of reach. It may seem to only touch the lives of the privileged and something that’s out of our hands. Even though there is an element of chance in life, we have the power to increase and maximize our opportunities…