As writers, we often spend hours hunched on our desks, awaiting inspiration. I was sitting there too, staring eye-to-eye at a blank paper. It had been almost three weeks since I had written a single verse of poetry. The words just weren’t coming to me. Even at my freelancing gig, I was stuck on an …
Nowadays many people opt for long fasting or exhausting workouts in their desperate attempts to lose weight. One Meal a Day diet promises exactly the same result with one simple rule – eating only one meal a day, be it a cheeseburger or a light salad. Read below to find out whether these claims are …
By Cynthia Hayes, Author, The Big Ordeal: Understanding and Managing the Psychological Turmoil of Cancer No matter when you hear the words, “You’ve got cancer,” you are bound to have an emotional reaction. The news is devastating, and the physical challenges that lie ahead are very real. But, unfortunately, that is only half the story. …
We want it badly. To turn our lives around and become the person we wish to be. But despite our determination, endless self hate, or number of self help materials consumed, we can’t do it. And we conclude in our minds that it’s unattainable. Yet, we see others making light work of our seemingly impossible …
FOMO is one of those rational fears that feels irrational, and they are just plain annoying to have. If you didn’t know already, FOMO is the acronym for the Fear Of Missing Out! And when you’re afraid of something, a lot happens to your mind. Sure, you’re others may laugh at you for stressing about missing meatless …
Working from home? If so, you’d be forgiven for suffering the occasional productivity slump. While remote working comes with many benefits, from flexibility to improved work-life balance, being in your home environment can be distracting and uninspiring. If you can relate to this, it’s time for you to harness your lunch hour. Many skip their …
Saying “no” is a simple act in theory. In practice, most people tend to find it harder than meets the eye. Even when people think they’re good at saying no, requests for time, effort and energy can often plow right through the boundaries that once held firm. When this happens, it can be easy to …
When it comes to self-directed learning, the learner is the driver. The learner gets to design, conceptualize and evaluate their learning project. Self-directed learning has proved to be a vital tool in developing the competence of the students. However, Worth noting is that self-directed learning does not mean that students should work alone or in …
Does visualization really work? Can it really produce the change you want to see? You might be skeptical at first. So let me share a story with you about how visualization can literally change your life. It’ll give you a good idea whether visualization works or not. And it wouldn’t have been possible for me …
Most of us may not have much difficulty in liking ourselves, but can the same be said about loving ourselves unconditionally? Loving yourself unconditionally is not about merely liking yourself on the surface. Instead, it means to love and accept yourself fully, irrespective of whatever flaws you think you may have. But how do you …
