Friendships are essential for our wellbeing and bring out the best in us. Many of us have experienced the benefits of joyful connections, but we still struggle to find the right types of friends. Becoming aware of the blocks will clear the pathway to finding kindred spirits. Learn about the types of friends you need…
How to Increase Emotional Intelligence and Why it’s So Important
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is defined as “the ability to perceive, control and evaluate emotions.” EQ is not just some nice-to-have trait — it’s essential for our general wellbeing. Although different types of people handle emotions differently, anyone can learn how to increase emotional intelligence with the right knowledge and tools. Find out how to increase…
The Importance of Right Timing for Success
Right timing for success is about being at the right place at the right time. It’s also about using your smarts and intuition to recognize when to make a move and when to wait until things are favorable. While it’s possible to do things when the timing isn’t perfect, you’ll most likely have to work…
The Difference Between Hedonic and Eudaimonic Happiness (and why it matters)
Most of us are familiar with hedonic happiness – the type that’s derived from pleasure and enjoyment. While hedonism might make you feel good temporarily, it won’t change a reality that you’re not happy with. To create the type of happiness that’s enduring, you need to balance hedonic with eudaimonic happiness – the type of…
How to Boost Serendipity For Success
Serendipity is when you stumble on a lucky opportunity when you least expect it. It’s played a key role in the success of people in various fields like science and business. But we don’t have to wait around for lucky breaks. We can be intentional in making space for serendipity and use it as a…
7 Types of Breaks that Boost Productivity
Getting proper rest is not just about getting enough sleep and vacation time. As multi-faceted beings, we have different needs that must be met to function at peak state. Knowing the seven types of breaks that boost productivity, and making time for ourselves, leads to a life of balance and success. (Estimated reading time: 6-7…
5 Lessons From Classic Love Stories That Inspire
Romantic stories offer so much more than a way to escape reality—they teach us valuable lessons about some of love’s toughest lessons and give us a sense of what we want from our own love lives. You can gather wisdom from these classic love stories that inspire. (Estimated reading time: 6 minutes) “The course of…
Why You Don’t Stick to Your New Year’s Resolutions
To stick to your New Year’s resolutions, you must find ways to become emotionally invested. Create practices, rituals, and structure to help you reach your goals. (Estimated reading time: 6 minutes) “If you really want to do something, you’ll find a way. If you don’t, you’ll find an excuse.” — Jim Rohn When the clock…
The Importance of Play and Having Fun
Play is fundamental to our health. A lot of grown-ups who regularly suffer from stress, anxiety, and burnout, were raised to believe that fun is a distraction and the antithesis of a good work ethic and responsible behavior. At best, fun is seen as an occasional treat. We can move away from this thinking by…
Why Healing Ourselves Will Heal Our Planet
What we see in the outside world is a direct reflection of what’s going on inside us. The ailing consciousness of planet Earth is a reflection of our ailing inner state. When we become more self-aware and heal the wounds and conflicts in our mind, body, and spirit, we’ll heal the planet. Learn four things…