Whether it be an insult, unwarranted criticism, malicious gossip, or even physical abuse, we all may experience situations where we feel like we are constantly being stepped upon. When these happen frequently, it is important to note that the fault lies not only with...
The saying "old habits die hard" has been around for centuries, but recent research has shown that the brain can be rewired to help create long-term changes in behavior patterns. The brain is constantly changing and adapting, and though it is hardwired from an...
In his acceptance speech for winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, Ke Huy Quan said, "My journey started on a boat. I spent a year in a refugee camp. And somehow, I ended up here on Holywood's biggest stage." He also challenged the audience, "Dreams are...
The world changes constantly, and we must be versatile enough to adapt quickly to keep up with the time. Therefore, a vital key to success in the 21st Century is to stay relevant in the changing circumstances. Versatility also refers to a person's wide-ranging skill...
1. Accept your setbacks but don't resign to them. The quicker you accept, the quicker you'll move on. Your setback could be a setup for more incredible things ahead of you. 2. Reset by visualizing yourself accomplishing a new and fulfilling purpose. Cultivate an...
Being adventurous can be beneficial, according to Dr. Bianca Wittmann, Ph.D., of the Center for Mind, Brain, and Behavior, the University of Marburg, and Justus Liebig University Giessen in Germany. A study published in the journal Neuron stated that adventurous...
According to Daniel Goleman, "focus" is the hidden ingredient in excellence — "hidden" because we typically ignore it. This happened when we got caught up in our fears and anxieties. The ability to block these distractions is, therefore, essential for success. It is...
We all need life hacks because we are inevitably going to face setbacks. We all do. It's impossible to avoid them in life. But it is not about falling or failing; it is the way we respond that matters. The truth is, we don't have to stay down. We can get back on our...
According to World Health Organization (WHO), "one in four people in the world will be affected by mental or neurological disorders at some point in their lives. Around 450 million people currently suffer from such conditions, placing mental disorders among the...
If your thinking stinks, your life will follow suit. "For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he." —Proverbs 23:7. Stinking thinking often leads to stinking living. In today's disrupting, ever-changing, and accelerating 21st Century world, being smart is not enough....