Many people don’t respond well to criticism; however, when we learn how to accept and respond well to criticism, we can use it to our benefit. Here’s how: First, stop yourself from reacting right away. Our first response to criticism isn’t usually productive, but defensive. Then, remind yourself that most…
Even when we feel like nothing can bring us down, life can become challenging. It’s hard to enjoy life without being mentally and physically healthy. Taking care of yourself includes monitoring not only your physical health, but your mental health as well. If we feel under the weather, we make…
We want to help you set goals that yield real results. The shortcut is to set S.M.A.R.T. goals, or goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time bound. Let’s talk about each section. First, specific. Identify exactly what is expected and define the 5 w’s: Who is involved? What…
Do you want to be the most approachable person in the room? Follow these four tips. One, keep an open body position. Your arms should be loose, your head and eyes level with the room. This will communicate confidence and invite people to talk to you right off the bat….
Life has its ups and downs, and it takes quite some practice to be able to handle it well. A really good foundational theory to help make sense of the world and your reaction to it is the idea of self-concept. It’s a powerful idea that when understood can be…
In order to be rewarded throughout life, you sometimes have to take a little risk. Going outside the box can be daunting, if not outright terrifying. Your 20s and 30s are the perfect time to take these risks and reap the rewards. You’re still young enough to recover from any…
Intermittent fasting is one of the quickest ways to improve your overall health. Consistency, finding the right schedule for you, and being patient are all key to witnessing the effects of intermittent fasting. Overeating slows down your mind and body due to the overwhelming number of calories consumed. Intermittent fasting…
Compassion is sharing someone’s pain without sharing their suffering, according to meditation teacher and researcher Shinzen Young. While this sounds kind of contradictory, there’s a point to Young’s logic. One of the core skills of meditation involves focusing on the details of your experience while also accepting that experience…
Listening to music increases productivity and happiness at work. This, from researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University. The research team analyzed emotional and physiological responses to music, as well as how these responses affect work performance. They found that all music helps productivity and increases happy feelings at work, but certain…
“How do I achieve my goals?” This is probably the most common inquiry on Google. People are always looking for tools to help them achieve their greatest goals and dreams. Yet, the best tool for this matter lies within ourselves. It’s our curiosity. Psychiatrist Judson Brewer says that you should…
Resilience is how well you’re able to adapt: an individual with a lot of resilience can adapt well in the face of struggle, while someone with little or no resilience cannot. A resilient mindset is important as it helps you bounce back from difficult losses and maintain positivity even when…
The mindset you accept and employ in your everyday has a major impact on the course of your life, especially your rate of success. It can benefit you to transition from a fixed to a growth mindset: or, to shake the assumptions that you can’t and believe that you can….
