What is a positive state of mind? When you think or talk badly about someone, how do you feel? You immediately feel uncomfortable and uneasy. Whereas when you praise someone, how do you feel? You not only put a smile on their face but find yourself grinning too. A study…
How many times in a day have you pondered, at least, for a few microseconds, about what it is that you really want to do or must be doing right now? Ever felt guilty at having spent more time on activities which in reality bear no connection in bringing you…
Do you find yourself constantly trying to beat stress? Even with more and more time-saving machines and gadgets in our homes, we find ourselves running short of time more than ever. It is impossible not to feel short of breath as we perform the numerous roles in our daily lives….
While bigger doesn’t always mean better – for example, many prefer having smaller Smartphones – there certainly are some benefits to projecting considerable size. In some more mundane cases, this often involves forcing threats to leave you alone. In the context of business, however, it’s a little different. Being bigger…
Going off to college is an exciting time filled with increasing independence, autonomy, and responsibility. However, after getting settled in the college routine and having been in school for nearly a decade and a half, it’s not uncommon for students to want something more. The same lecture halls and campus…
What makes any literary work even more interesting, captivating, and attention-grabbing? While some authors may consider the metaphors to be the secret behind their masterpieces, others regard imagery as the underlying crux of their artwork. But literary intellectuals make use of allegory to keep the readers hooked on to their…
“Hello there, How do you do, Would you care for a cup of tea? A cup of tea on such a day would do you just fine” Saying what you just read aloud in your own unique way should not be too much of an issue. However, if you are…
If there is one thing I learned during childhood and my teens, it is how important good friends are. Then, during education and throughout my career, I learned in addition to how important a good network is; not only in respect to the many social contacts but also to opportunities…
Many people want to get ahead to live and improve the quality of their life. Whereas some have clear career goals and focus on that, others want to improve their health, relationships, or other areas in their lives. Whichever way you focus on improving the quality of your life, you…
Stress, full agendas, social obligations, a demanding partner, an even more demanding bosses. Urban life can be dynamic and exciting, but it can easily turn into a stressful experience. As life goes on and does not seem to take a break on us, it can be difficult to find a…
Have you ever thought about why some people seem to get it all in life, and are on a ‘lucky’ ride, whereas others are struggling with different areas in their lives, and just do not seem to get ahead? Indeed, some people happen to be at the right place at…
A lot has been written and told about the ancient Japanese samurai. Originally, the samurai were a military nobility of pre-industrial Japan. Most people perceive the samurai as being fearless warriors. However, for those who have seen the movie The Last Samurai with Tom Cruise, it becomes apparent that the…