Most of us probably have goals, whether they are big or small. They are usually the things we work towards, such as learning a new skill or starting a new hobby. One of the most important factors in achieving our goals is motivation. Without motivation, achieving any goal becomes very difficult. How do you increase motivation … Read more
What do you do to relax? We all have busy lifestyles. Sometimes it’s a good idea to just drop everything and do nothing. It feels good and it’s necessary. But what is the best way to relax? There are probably hundreds of ways people relax and I don’t think there is a best way. Everyone … Read more
We see them all the time. Whether it’s through media or in person. Whether we like it or not, the fact is, there are highly disagreeable people in the world. It’s probably even more unpleasant if they are close to us or are related to us. So how do we deal with them? *For the … Read more
We’ve all heard that slow and steady wins the race, but how many people really believe that? In the age of smart phones and social media at our fingertips, we are constantly bombarded with messages, tweets and posts. Our attention span has significantly shortened. Perhaps this is a sign of the times of what our … Read more
This post was written a few years ago (on another site of mine), it’s about a documentary series. However, the subject still remains relevant so I’d like to share it. I have been watching a show called Testing Teachers. It’s a reality show about a few apprentice teachers being put into schools where the young students … Read more
Have you ever felt that the more you resist something the stronger it gets? Whatever that ‘something’ may be. It could be a situation, a person, a thing, an event, or something imagined. It’s never easy to deal with challenges and difficulties. As a way to counter that, we often resist. Resisting doesn’t mean that … Read more
What is intuition? According to Wikipedia, ‘Intuition is the ability to acquire knowledge without recourse to conscious reasoning.’ I am sure different people have different interpretations but it’s probably safe to say that it’s basically some form of ‘knowledge’ without the need to think. It’s usually a quiet force rather than a something emotional. Sometimes … Read more
This is a continuation of the previous post. I will be sharing my thoughts on a Japanese book by Nishimura Yoshiaki, Unfortunately I don’t think there is a title in English but I will share some of the main takeaways from the book which I think are interesting. The topic is a common one, but … Read more
This post is a reflection on a book by Nishimura Yoshiaki. He is a Japanese writer who has been looking at the nature of work and how people should approach work. It’s only in Japanese but I will include the link anyway for those who can read Japanese. Unfortunately there’s no English version. Two Selves In … Read more
I watched a pretty good video from The School of Life, it’s called Wisdom. It probably doesn’t sound particularly ground-breaking but it does offer some tried and true, good old advice. The video breaks down wisdom into a few aspects, each one of them is a facet of what wisdom is. I have summed up what … Read more
Why is it that we get so fiercely emotional and defensive when it comes to certain topics? I get into trouble from voicing my opinions every now and then. Sometimes you just know right away. The tone, the look and the change in the person you are dealing with. The same thing could be applied … Read more