Various articles with tips for life on a variety of topics.
Do you sometimes feel that you are losing your way through life? Do you sometimes lack direction? Knowing your destination and finding your direction is one of the most important steps for accomplishing goals and living the life you want. When you know what your goal is, and you have a clear vision of it in your mind, you can …
Applying for college is a stressful phase for both students and their parents. With so much already happening in high school, college applications bring with them the added pressure to make the right decision, gather important documents, work on the application and of course, submit a stellar personal statement. The hopes are high and so is the stress. Everyone is …
Why are people prone to making bad decisions? Many would argue that poor choices are a part of life, and while understanding cognitive behaviour is an extensive process, the only way you can prevent the destructive effects of these choices in your life is to avoid making them. It is easy enough when you are self-aware, but what about those …
Have you noticed that words ‘fight’ or ‘fighting’ are often used by people who want to uproot negative habits, make changes in the environment or change the world? I am sure you have heard the following phrases or similar ones, and maybe even used them yourself: “I am going to fight for peace. “I fight for freedom.” “I am going …
When you are 30, you wish you had the same mind when you were in your teenage years. We all know the saying, “If I knew then what I know now”. Kenny Rogers immortalized this saying in his song. Sadly, you cannot travel back and tell your younger self what to do. What you can do, however, is start making …
Have ever thought about your purpose? It is most likely that you have one, even if you don’t know it. What about your passion? Do you have one? Perhaps you have never thought about that either, but knowing your purpose and passion in life can completely change your outlook. When there is a purpose, it gives meaning and hope to …
“When you are curious, you find lots of interesting things to do.” – Walt Disney Why do you need curiosity, and what do you gain out of it? Curiosity is the key to knowledge and to improvement. A curious person wants to know the reasons behind things, and if he is not satisfied with the answers, his curiosity will lead …
Eating health does more for you than you’ll even know. This aspect has profound effects on the way you learn, your longevity, relationships, and emotional stability. Today, let’s look at the facts and findings that show how these things are related to your diet. Education If you’re still a student, eating healthy helps you in many ways. Multiple studies have …
What thoughts did you think yesterday? What are you thinking about today? Which thoughts do you think most often? Ask yourself these questions and find out the answers, because the thoughts you are thinking today, would most probably be what you will live tomorrow. Does this sound complicated? No, this is quite simple. The thoughts you most often think affect …
Do you often feel that you have no control over your life? Do you sometimes feel that people do not care about you and do not respect you? Do you feel that you are just drifting day after day, without any goal and direction? Most of us feel that way, at one time or another. Life often places us in …