Preventing or slowing down mental decline is a topic that we should be concerned about regardless of age. On the surface, younger people in general may have less to be concerned about than older adults. However, in today’s fast pace society full of distractions and interruptions preventing mental decline should be a topic for all. […]
How to Finally Stop Chasing Happiness and Find Fulfillment Instead
From an early age, we are taught that all of life centers around finding happiness. But as we get older we find that the idea of happiness can be so elusive and mostly intangible. After all, what is happiness? According to Wikipedia, happiness in the context of mental or emotional states is positive or pleasant […]
7 Surprising Benefits of Living by Your Own Rules
Living by your own rules is not a popular topic but one worthy of discussing. From childhood on, we are taught to fit in. So, we learn early to do what’s expected. We know to be responsible, and we stop taking risks. After a while, this can get a little boring. Worst-case scenario, you can […]
Eight Life-changing Benefits of Self Discipline and Why it Matters
We have choices to make every day. Wake up early and move our bodies, or get an extra hour of sleep? Pack a healthy lunch or eat “anything” when lunchtime rolls around? Save a little extra money, or buy that new gadget or pair of shoes you’ve been eyeballing all month. Deep down inside, we […]
How Your Growth Mindset Can Positively Influence Self-Discipline
You may be quite familiar with the concept of “growth versus fixed mindset”. Have you ever considered the impact that having the right mindset could have on your self-discipline? According to Stanford University psychologist and researcher, Carol S. Dweck, there are two kinds of people in this world – those with a fixed mindset, and […]
Seven Unconventional Ways To Master the Art of Self-Discipline
Nowadays, mastering the art of self-discipline is presented as an outdated strategy. In other words, there is a lot of new information that insists that self-discipline is overrated and no longer relevant. While some of these arguments make a lot of sense, the truth is the people who are writing the books and researching the […]