Could you be living in the past without even knowing it? Sometimes we find ourselves disconnected from the present moment. In times of crisis, it’s easy to lose touch with reality. However, some people struggle with letting go of the past more than others. Below are a few signs that…
Being open-minded isn’t always as simple as we think it might be. In fact, you might even need to train your brain how to be open-minded. We’ve all been in a conversation that makes us roll our eyes and wonder how someone can be so close-minded. Things our grandparents say…
We all know it too well that obstacles in life are inevitable. There is always something that just doesn’t go your way. But when you say ‘obstacles’, most people will immediately think about external circumstances such as an economic crisis, unemployment, or the wrong timing. It’s because many of us…
Comfort zones apply to us all, whether yours is performing in front of a crowd or nestling away with a good book! However, more often than not, we reach a plateau where we're stuck in the confines of a routine and want to try something new to inject a little…
Status quo bias is a powerful cognitive bias that can affect you so severely that it leads you to live a mediocre life. There are many different cognitive biases which can have a powerful impact on our psyches and our lives. One of the most common ones is status quo…
There are many reasons you might not be living your life right now and be putting it on hold instead. None of them are ever good ones! Let’s look at the reasons we might not be living in the present, and how to live our lives right now. Reasons you…
The fear of the unknown could also be seen as a fear of failure. Let’s face it, the unknown may or may not work. That’s the biggest catch. There are those, most of us even, that feel better living an easy convenient life void of too many surprises. Sometimes my…
As much as it may pain us to do it, stepping out of our comfort zone is where we find growth. Remaining where we feel comfortable often leads us to miss out on important and exciting opportunities. This can lead to both regrets and being trapped in the same routine.…
