The opening line to Leo Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina is “all happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way”. That particular wording applies to couples and families. But the main idea can easily be applied to individuals: “All happy people are alike; each unhappy person is unhappy in their own way.” …
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Have you ever lost yourself completely in an enjoyable activity, to the point where you lost track of time? It can feel almost like meditation, and all of your ideas and actions come together naturally and without effort.
Don’t you wish! Allow me to elaborate. According to Google, there is at least $80 trillion in the world, and perhaps as much as $241 trillion. Either way, that’s a shit ton of money. Not only that, banks and governments “create” more money every single day, in the form of debt. When the bank gives …
Interpersonal communication is the process of sharing information between two or more people or groups, through verbal, written and non-verbal channels. While all of us do this on a daily basis, a brief overview of the 6 major components of interpersonal communication and their interplay will go a long way in understanding how people send …
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What is Ikigai In the Japanese language, Ikigai is a compound word where: Iki = alive, life Kai = result, benefit, value Put the two terms together and you have a word that translates to “reason for living”. Now, one might question why such a term is actually needed since many languages come with …
“Childhood Disrupted” by Donna Jackson Nakazawa explores the lasting impact childhood trauma can have on your biology. The book’s premise centers around the negative (and on few ocassions, positive) impact stress can have on a child’s development into adult life.
“Works Well With Others” by Ross McCammon tackles some of the thorny issues in our professional lives, such as job interviews, day to day workings relationships with colleagues, superiors and clients. Humorous, quick to read, and an all around fun experience, “Works Well With Others” is a go-to book for those who want to learn …
By now it’s no secret that chemicals in our brain play a crucial part in our psychological well being, but how exactly does the whole process work? And why does this aspect of human biology even exist? Things you can learn from this article include: Why we enjoy the feeling of dominating other people. How you can create …
If you are like me, you’ve probably been taught that fulfillment in one’s personal life means connecting with someone who you love and loves you back, marrying them and creating a stable and happy family. It seems so simple and natural, something inherently human and common to all of us. But is it? Sex at …
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If you’re going to make a career change, you have to make sure that you’re ready for it as it is a massive decision at any point in your life. While there can be several pathways to career change success, online degrees allow you to obtain the credentials you need at your own pace. Whether …
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