The Fallacy of High Self Esteem: Why Feeling Good about Yourself Is Not Always Good for You

High self-esteem, especially in the modern culture, is not a purely good thing as you might believe. A lot of things have to change. Take a ride in a glass elevator, from ground level to rooftop in a single ride. How do you feel? If you’re like most people, you…

Good Communication Between Two People Can Literally Lead to Mind Melding, Study Finds

We have all heard that good communication is the key to relationships, but scientists have recently found surprising evidence to show why this is true. Studies have shown that when two people communicate with each other, the activity in their brains synchronizes. The scientists showed that when two people talk,…

Why It’s Easier to Make Decisions for Others Than for Yourself

It is much easier to make decisions for others than to follow the advice we give out so readily. Science reveals the real reason why. But why is it so easy to make decisions for others and yet so exhausting when we try to make good choices ourselves? It seems…

Why Striving for Meaning in Life Is More Important Than Striving for Happiness

Having a sense of purpose and meaning in life increases your happiness levels, studies reveal. If I look along my bookshelf, I notice a lot of volumes with the word ‘happy’ in the title. The study of happiness has boomed recently with books, webinars and courses designed to help us…

That Little Voice in Your Head: The Difference Between Logic, Intuition, Spiritual Guide and Ego

What is that little voice in your head that tells you what to do: logic, intuition, ego or spiritual guidance? There are often situations when we make decisions using either our past experience, reason or heart's voice. Generally speaking, all situations should be resolved following a logical path, but life…