Procrastination can sabotage our goals, destroy our confidence and cause stress. Luckily, there are techniques that can help us stop procrastinating and get things done. The proverb 'procrastination is the thief of time' is unfortunately only too true for many of us. We know that procrastination can cause us stress…
Brain research aims to study the human brain’s functions and potential. Yet, its results are often misinterpreted into popular self-help tips which don’t work. The multi-billion dollar self-help and personal development industry can be seen as a testament to our collective search for escape, meaning and transcendence in an otherwise…
We sometimes assume that wisdom and intelligence are the same. But there are some special traits that mark out a wise person from someone who is just smart. Most of us know someone who just exudes wisdom. These are the people we confide in when we experience struggles or who we…
Strange things work wonders in your brain. You would know that activities like exercise, meditation, and reading do your mind a lot of good. But strange things may play a part in its good health as well. These oddities may take you by surprise. Why all the fuss over the…
Dealing with mental Illness is a struggle beyond words. It has transformed my outlook on life. Between the time that I woke this morning and the moment right before I typed the first word of this post, my moods changed innumerable times. I’ve visited thoughts of suicide, creative musings and…
Every book lover knows the thrill of choosing a new book, carrying it home and waiting for a quiet moment to dive in. But being one isn’t always easy. Here are six struggles only book lovers will understand: 1. You want to finish your book – but you don’t want…
Intelligence is different from learning. Just because someone is not particularly book smart doesn’t mean they are of lower intelligence. What is book smart? Book smart generally means someone who has had a good education or has chosen to learn independently through educational activities such as reading, documentaries, and courses.…
Does the modern education system has the potential to change the world as we know it? Let’s find out. Many nations across the world have embraced the importance of the education system. However, little progress has been made to improve it. The lack of progress results from the lack of…
