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
“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
Do you have that one friend or family member who is always outspoken? Sociable? Confident? The person other people seem to flock towards? The one who typically gets what they want? Do you ever wish you could be more like them? There is no shame in secretly wishing you could be like somebody else… even … Read more
I have this “perfect” friend. He dresses immaculately, has a body that looks like it was chiseled by the gods and he is a superstar at work… but he’s also miserable. It’s painful to see, really. I mean, I don’t believe in perfection; but, my friend can’t live without it. What he is striving for … Read more
We all have dreams we want to achieve. These can be big goals, like owning your own business, working for a Fortune 500 company or saving up for a trip around the world. These can also be “smaller” inner goals examples – like finding inner peace, sticking to healthy habits, or learning to love yourself. … Read more