Words do matter. The power of language most of us are unaware of literally shapes our reality. Now, the trick is to learn how to use it to your advantage. Before we discuss the power of language, let me cite an insightful quote. Betty Eadie, the author of the international…
Positive thinking can be the answer to all sorts of woes in life. Good thoughts really work. But, why? Perceptions are just that – they aren’t ‘real’ concepts. Although reality reminds us when negative things happen, good thoughts keep us feeling positive. Is there really any science behind it? Is…
What would you think if a friend stopped returning your calls? Would you think they were ignoring you? Would you think it was something you said, maybe something you did? Is it just wishful thinking? Or could it just be your own confirmation bias coming into play? Are you suffering…
Guess what! Although it may be hard to believe, you are stronger than you think. Maybe you’ve noticed this fact while going through troubling times. I thought I’d have it easy now, seeing as though I’ve lived a traumatic life. To my surprise, the difficulties keep coming. Apparently, I had…
Life has a habit of getting on top of us. We are all trying to balance jobs with family and social commitments, so when something goes wrong, you need to know when to go with the flow. However, despite the best intentions, having a more relaxed attitude toward something just…
Friedrich Nietzsche is one of the most interesting figures in philosophy, yet also the most misunderstood. When reading his philosophical works, we must fully understand it before we can take away what Nietzsche intended. The philosophy of Nietzsche is complex on its first read. His language does not mean what you…
Alan Watts' philosophy was nothing short of inspiring. Alan Watts was a 20th Century British philosopher known for popularising the Zen and Buddhist teachings in Western Society, moving them from a religion to a way of life. Writing over 25 books and holding over 400 lectures, Watts became one of…
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:…
