“All or nothing” thinking, which is also referred to as “black and white” thinking or false dichotomy, refers to the tendency that people have to think and speak in extremes. Consider these absolute words that people often say: always, never, perfect, complete, impossible, identical, ruined, can’t, everybody… Have you said any of those words today? … Read more
Are you looking for posters that will motivate kids to believe in themselves and help them succeed in school and in life? Today, we’re featuring 23 growth mindset posters that are visually stunning, inspiring, and attractive to young people. They are specifically designed to promote the concept of a growth mindset, which many psychologists consider … Read more
How important is it to be yourself? Quick answer: Very, very important. Being who you truly are and living authentically is one of the best ways to achieve happiness in life. Self-awareness, or the ability to discern your own strengths and weaknesses, your personal beliefs, and your motivations, is the key to truly knowing precisely … Read more
It only takes 1/10th of a second for us to form a judgment about someone we’ve met for the first time, and to form our first impression of them. The first impression that a person gives to other people is the greatest factor in how that person is treated in everyday life. Make a good … Read more
You’ve likely heard all about the hype surrounding meal delivery kits services like Blue Apron and Hello Fresh… how they conveniently deliver pre-packaged, pre-measured ingredients straight to your door – based on the recipes you hand select. I’d also wager you’ve heard of the trending meal planning apps… like Yummly, Mealime and Big Oven. … Read more
Are you looking for ways to fix your sleep schedule? You may be working as a firefighter, police officer, paramedic, or nurse, and your job requires you to be on rotating shifts, or on call to respond to emergencies at any time. Or it could be that your lifestyle forces you to keep late hours, … Read more
Positive affirmations release you from anxiety, negativity, guilt, fear, and pain. These mantras are simple messages. Repeated over-and-over and they begin to worm their way into your mind – slowly changing both your thinking and your reality. Sometimes these sayings start as wishful thinking, but they often end up becoming the reality of your life. … Read more
Imagine you are at the end of a hard exercise routine, and you can hardly push your body to do any more work. Your muscles are suffering from fatigue, and you are ready to give up. Your physical abilities have been depleted. The same concept can be applied to your mental abilities! Specifically, a concept called decision … Read more
Confucius was an ancient Chinese philosopher from the 6th century whose influence is still felt today. His teachings emphasized the qualities and virtues necessary for good governance, personal conduct, social interactions, success, and family relations. This collection of Confucius quotes feature 73 of the philosopher’s powerful sayings to help you find meaning in your life. … Read more
Sometimes the simple but well-crafted stories stick with us the most, and this is precisely the case for Charlie Mackesey’s highly acclaimed (by both readers and critics) illustrated novel The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse. In this article, we’ll take you through five lessons you can learn from reading this book and … Read more