Is your life out of balance? From time to time, everyone's life can get a little out of control. You spend too much time focussed on work, and your family life suffers. Or you spend too much money on your social life, and your finances suffer. Maybe you're running...

Spice up your life by stimulating your natural sense of curiosity. Your daily activities can evoke just as much wonder as any story about Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings. Studies show that we learn better when we're in a state of heightened curiosity. In one...

Laughing at yourself is liberating. Instead of feeling frustrated by your shortcomings or embarrassed about looking foolish, you can experience a little amusement when things go awry. Plus, seeing your behavior as funny creates a safe space for you to go about the...

Enlightenment is a common term thrown around by a variety of philosophers and religions. The term "enlightenment" used by Emmanuel Kant isn't the same as Buddhist enlightenment, but they share many similarities. Enlightenment is having an accurate view of the world...

Why do some of us seem to have better intuition than others? Perhaps you believe that you lack intuition all together. Your mind is constantly giving you feedback. You're either not receiving the message or you're misinterpreting the signs. When you're uncertain about...

Rejection can sting, but it doesn't have to derail your efforts or your future. Rejection is a part of life that everyone must face. While rejection isn't enjoyable, it's rarely fatal. Luckily, there are strategies you can use to help you use rejection as a...

There's a comfort that comes from having an excuse for your challenges in life. Whether you can blame your issues on poor parenting, a boss that hates you, or the universe in general, it's soothing to have an excuse. However, that excuse has a cost. By putting the...

Have you been considering the prospect of learning a new language? It's not an easy task, but there are many benefits to learning one. A new language can boost your brain power, open new cultures, propel your career, and even raise your self-confidence. There are so...

Unless you've been meditating in a monastery in Tibet for the last decade, your perspective is skewed. It's skewed by your past, the expectations of others, and your emotions. We inadvertently trap ourselves with faulty thinking and incorrect perceptions. Much of this...