Intellectual humility is a mindset that guides our intellectual conduct. It makes us aware that we do not have all the answers and that our beliefs and viewpoints may be imperfect. Many people lack this understanding of ‘knowing what they don’t know’, which can lead to poor decisions and disharmony in their relationships. Discover the…
The Art of Prioritization: How to Figure What to Focus On and Boost Your Productivity
Mastering the art of prioritization is crucial in today’s fast-paced world. It holds the key to unlocking one’s productivity potential and managing one’s time and energy effectively. While prioritization is an effective tool for increasing productivity, many people struggle to apply it because of the tasks, responsibilities, and distractions competing for our attention. By applying…
The Lottery Mentality: What it is and How to Break-Free from its Limiting Effects
The lottery mentality is a limiting belief that suggests success and abundance are solely based on luck or chance rather than on hard work, perseverance, and a mindset of abundance. In a world where instant gratification and the allure of overnight success are constantly promoted, it’s easy to fall into a lottery mentality bias. Find…
Opportunity Costs in Life: How to Determine if Your Sacrifices Are Worth it
Every day, you make several decisions, big and small, that impact your life and the lives of others, even if you don’t realize what you give up by choosing one option over the other. These missed benefits are what economists call the opportunity costs of your decisions. Whenever you say “yes” to an option, you…
Why You Gain More from Win-Win Situations in Relationships (and how to do it)
Entering a negotiation can be daunting, especially if you dislike confrontation or worry that your wants won’t align with the other person. The good news is that you can avoid that by creating win-win situations in your relationship. It does not have to be a zero-sum interaction where one person wins at the expense of…
6 Reasons Why You Should Choose Quality Over Quantity
We’ve all heard the age-old advice, “You should choose quality over quantity.” It states that value is more important than volume. In our culture of excess, this can be challenging advice to follow. In our quest for perfection, we risk focusing too much on the chase for more – more money, status, material objects, and…
9 Signs From the Universe: How to Understand and Apply Them in Your Life
Life is full of unknowns, and you cannot be entirely sure of the outcome of a decision. That’s why many people look to a Higher Force to guide them. This provides a birds-eye view that can help them look beyond their limited perspective when they feel lost or stuck. If you believe in an intelligent…
Why We Make Bad Decisions and How to Avoid Them
Research reveals that adults make an average of 122 informed decisions every day. Most of them are inconsequential, but many of our decisions have severe and far-reaching consequences, which require a robust decision-making skill set. A significant part involves not making bad decisions. Learn eight causes behind why we make bad decisions and how to…
The Power of Intention: Why Having Good Intentions Matter
When someone says, “I intend to…” we assume that they mean they have a plan or aim that they have decided to move ahead with. There is a sense of deliberateness and settled determination in what they want to do. Yet not everyone sets good intentions aligned with what they truly desire. For our intentions…
How Making Emotional Decisions Impact Our Outcomes (and how to do it right)
When faced with big decisions, some prefer to make a detailed list of pros and cons, while others check in with their feelings and prefer making emotional decisions. But there’s another aspect we fail to consider: how we process what we know. Decision-making is conventionally believed to be a logic-driven process. However, emotions drive most…