Happiness is a profound emotion. While everyone defines it in their own way, we all want to feel happy. Happiness is more than a state of mind; it is a constant ebb and flow, so learning how to become happier is crucial to living life to the fullest potential. All…
Depression has always been a hot topic of discussion and with the recent death of actor/comedian, Robin Williams; it seems to have people talking even more. Let’s face it; we all get “depressed” from time to time. The daily demands we face are often enough to stress us out and…
All great inventions in this world were germinated as ideas, and all ideas were generated through inquisitiveness, curiously and the urge to know more about things in the world around us. As children, we were keen to know more about the things around us. Why not now, as adults? After…
How can we explain when a solution to a problem that puzzles us seems to have come came out of nowhere? Maybe knowing a few different types of intuition could help. Intuition is often referred to as "readily available knowledge", which has the property to "suddenly" appear in our heads.…
What is the secret of creative genius? Why do some artists create artworks than remain in history forever and others don't? Dutch researchers studied the biographies of famous artists and found an interesting pattern. The scientists studied the works and careers of almost all well-known artists and made a detailed…
In 1936, the American writer Dorothea Brande in her book «Wake Up and Live» offered some fun exercises for brain power to help you make your mind sharper and more flexible. These exercises are aimed to get you out of your usual environment, adopt a different perspective (even a different…
For aspiring artists, the prospect of art school can be daunting. It’s competitive, it’s expensive - but when you get past that, it can be one of the most life-altering experiences for an artist. You get special opportunities, you make countless connections (socially and professionally), and you’ll learn about all…
Beethoven once said, “Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy.” As it turns out, music enhances learning, too. According to a College Entrance Exam Board Service study, students involved in musical extracurricular activities scored 51 points higher on the verbal portion of the SAT exams and 39…
