Being a student is hard enough as it is. However, if you have ADHD, things are much harder. Attention deficit disorder makes it difficult to concentrate, an issue for students. If you have ADD or ADHD, you might be looking for ways to overcome the racing and distracting thoughts. One way to do this is … Read more
Let’s talk about your success. How would you rate your success in life up to this point? What does the term “success” look like to you in your future? How Do You Define Success? There are many different ways in which people define this loose term. To some, being successful means earning a lot of … Read more
It is widely accepted that people resist change. Instead, people prefer to find security in familiar approaches to life–which makes sense from an evolutionary standpoint, considering humans once perceived new stimuli to be a threat to their safety. The fear of the unknown has always had a huge impact on people’s decision making. And the … Read more
A lot of people say that it is good to be sensitive. After all, if you are sensitive, you will be in close contact with your emotions and the emotions of other people. On the other hand, if you are highly sensitive, you may let things get to you that should not bother you. Therefore, you may … Read more
“Est quodcumque est”. I can picture Zeno, the founder of Stoicism, standing on the steps of Stoa Poikile as his followers gathered to hear him talk about stoic virtues… “It is what it is.” If you had to break down what Stoic thought entails, this would be the perfect statement. Of course, the philosophy is … Read more
Do you ever feel chained to your smart phone? Instead of paying attention to other people, you pay attention to your phone. Technology that was meant to be a resource has become a distraction. That is an undeniable truth. So, have you ever considered going back to a flip phone? The flip phone could be … Read more
Wouldn’t it be great if people came with warning labels? For instance, “Warning, this person has a short temper?” or “Beware, this person is manipulative.” Even if the toxic traits aren’t deal-breakers, or their character traits bad enough to cause us to disassociate from a person, the warning signs are still good to know. Like … Read more
Are you confident in your decision-making abilities? Do you feel in control of yourself and your future? We all experience moments of uncertainty, self-doubt, and regret, which leads to holding back from going for the things we really want in life. But when you feel empowered, you know what your starting point is and what … Read more
Are you someone who’s always looking for ways to improve your life? Or do you think you’ve “arrived?” If you persistently seek to do bigger, better, or greater things, that’s considered having a growth mindset. The growth mentality is applicable to various aspects of life… from academics, career, and financial wealth to health, relationships, and … Read more
“Thank you so much for making dinner.” “Please, may I have that financial file before the meeting?” “No, thank you. I’m not available to join you for cocktails after work.” Do you consider yourself to be a polite person? Or maybe you want to learn how to be (more) polite? The good news is that you … Read more