What do Marie Curie, Samuel Clemens, and Leonardo da Vinci have in common? Aside from being famous historical figures for their individual contributions to science, literature, and the arts, the three of them kept personal journals. There are benefits to be had from a journaling habit. First of all, it encourages mindfulness. Studies have shown … Read more
Everyone’s personality is unique, and knowing your personality traits can lead to more satisfaction, an ability to make better life choices, and more success in personal and professional spheres. When considering what makes us successful, we often turn to our strengths and skills—but it’s important to also acknowledge any weaknesses or negative personal characteristics that … Read more
Do you spend your days planning your next great sojourn into the unknown, or are you looking for motivation to leave the couch behind and see more of the world? The world is a vast, beautiful place full of mystery, intrigue, and completely alien cultures to explore and understand. The memories people make from travel … Read more
Help, I’m becoming an adult! Many an 18-year-old has found themselves floundering like a duckling that can’t swim once they realized they were no longer teenagers and were about to enter adulthood soon. What do you do when you realize you are fast leaving childhood behind and adulthood is lying ahead of you like a … Read more
Everyone instinctively roots for the champion, but why? It’s all about mindset because mindset begets everything else, if your internal attitudes, thoughts, and beliefs align correctly, you’ll find yourself capable of things you couldn’t imagine. Why do we all root for the champion? What is it about them that we like? In today’s post, we’ll … Read more
When you are working out, there will likely come a time when you feel that you’re not getting the results you’d like to see as quickly as you’d like to see them. This can be discouraging. It can make you doubt all the effort you’ve put in. It can lead you to wonder if it’s … Read more
If you are considering dropping out of college and you share your thoughts with others, you’ll find that the responses or reactions can be grouped into three: those who sit on the fence those who will support your decision to drop out and do what makes you happy and those who firmly believe you need … Read more
Is boredom really a bad thing? People have different views about this. There are people who think that only negative things come out of boredom. An article in Scientific American reports that chronic boredom puts some people at an increased risk for anxiety and depression, compulsive behavior, eating disorders, and poor performance at work and … Read more
Good writing skills are becoming more critical, particularly in finding and maintaining a good job. As a writer, you are faced with several challenges. This has to do with your overall writing skills, not just with the profession in general. A lack of vocabulary, issues with plagiarism, insufficient reasoning and cognitive skills, a lack of … Read more
Being an artist or a creative person allows you a great deal of freedom in your daily life. It’s a great way to make a living while also being able to enjoy your time and portray your skills to the world. This is however not to say that creatives and artistic people don’t face certain … Read more