We’ve all been there. You’ve spent ages planning and executing a project, only for someone to tell you about a minute detail you’ve missed. Or they tell you ways they would do it differently. But, you can turn negative comments into a learning and development experience. Here's how. Negative comments: the first bite Quite often, our [...]
Critical thinking is used to solve problems. The six thinking hats theory looks at these same problems from all angles, thus making a better decision. Everyone has instincts, with some taking a positive approach to problem-solving while others are more acquainted with a critical standpoint. Both ways of making decisions are useful. Both also have [...]
There are enough enemies trying to bring us down, so why do we engage in self-defeating behavior? Look within. Does this describe you? What is a self-defeating behavior? Well, this is when we do things to make life harder on ourselves, usually by doing things we think are normal. But if life is already hard [...]
A healthy mind is necessary for your physical development and career success. Here are some effective relaxation techniques backed by science which will help you achieve mental wellness. Stress is a fact of life. Everything from traffic congestion to looming deadlines can make us stressed. Our brains issue a stress response when we face [...]
The black-and-white thinking divides reality into light and dark with a clean cut, canceling its complexity, ambiguity, and every nuance. It makes us think in terms of "all or nothing". Exercising black-and-white thinking means believing that things can be completely right or totally wrong, that people are either friends or foes, that the days are [...]
There are so many things which cause impulsive behavior. Whatever the cause, there are a number of ways to help calm the beast. I must admit, I’m guilty of impulsive behavior. I have Bipolar disorder, and sometimes during manic episodes, I make impulsive decisions like spending too much money. While I remain in control most [...]
Energy blocks are all around us. They can be unfinished tasks, negative people, or even mental blocks we’ve imposed upon ourselves. How can we pull free? Most people are unaware that they are victims of energy blocks. They simply assume they feel bad for some physical reason, or they think they're caught in the grips [...]
Science has shown how visualization exercises really can help you to manifest your desires, so read on to find out how you can create the life of your dreams. It's hard to believe that visualization exercises really have the power to change our lives. But in fact, visualization can transform our brains and make us [...]
