8 Ways to Overcome Instant Gratification
“Given the choice between instant gratification and the lasting satisfaction of earning the esteem of someone you respect and admire, all but the most small-minded would choose the latter.” - Mark Goulston Instant gratification is a habit in which you avoid...
How to Benefit from Embracing Life’s Chaos
"Chaos theory simply suggests that what appears to most people as chaos is not really chaotic, but a series of different types of orders with which the human mind has not yet become familiar." ~ Frederick Lenz 'Chaos Theory' is something you may have heard about....
7 Psychological Ways to Add Years to Your Life Expectancy
In the past couple of weeks, a major study has been written about and discussed by many major news and media outlets and publications, on the topic of life expectancy. The research was presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition in Boston and...
9 Ways to Find Mental Calmness
Ways to Find Mental Calmness, “Set peace of mind as your highest goal, and organise your life around it.” - Brian Tracey. You're not the only one who wonders how to relax when feeling anxious. Many people occasionally desire relaxing methods that result in...
How to Live Your Life With a Sense of Purpose
At some point in our lives, many of us will feel purposeless. If you're fortunate enough to have a devoted family, a fulfilling job, and encouraging friends, you might be wondering why it doesn't feel like enough or that something is missing. It may seem as though you...
How to Improve Your Cognitive Flexibility
In our fast-paced world, the ability to adapt and think flexibly has become increasingly important. According to Idris Moote, “Design thinking is about cognitive flexibility, the ability to adapt the process to challenges.”Whether it's navigating complex tasks at...
How to Forgive Yourself and Improve Health
“Forgive the past and let it go with great gratitude. It will allow us to embrace the present and future with love, enthusiasm, and passion.” - Debasish Mridha Life is a journey filled with ups and downs, triumphs and mistakes. Sometimes, we find ourselves...
The Mental Benefits of Seeking Awe
“At the moment, you are most in awe of all there is about life that you understand, you are closer to understanding it all than any other time.” - Jane Wagner. During one of the lockdowns during the height of the pandemic, I read an amazing book that recommended...
How to Overcome Regret
"Make it a rule of life never to regret and never to look back. Regret is an appalling waste of energy; you can't build on it; it's only good for wallowing in." - Katherine Mansfield. Regret can be a stubborn companion, haunting our thoughts and sowing seeds of...
How to Overcome Always Feeling Overwhelmed
“You don’t have to figure everything out today. You don’t have to solve your whole life tonight. And you don’t have to tackle everything at once. You just have to show up and try. You just have to focus on the most immediate thing in front of you. And you have to...