No matter how intelligent we are, what we know or how successful and popular we are, being wrong and making mistakes is inevitable. The ability to be open to being wrong and acknowledge our mistakes makes us better people in many different ways. These quotes shares wisdom and thought-provoking ideas on the different aspects of […]
What to Do During a Global Crisis
There is a lot of chaos going on in the world right now, as of March 2020. We are surrounded by uncertainty, fear, anxiety, and negativity. Bombarded by information, news and media overload. Not to mention socially isolating and distancing ourselves from the world. At times like this, it’s important to take control of what […]
The Foundation of Personal Growth
The foundation of personal growth. What is it?
This was THE main question. It still is. I ran a survey/interview with a series of questions. The foundation of personal growth is what the survey meant to get at with different questions.
I was curious about what the foundation to personal development and growth was as well as what people thought it was.
Because there’s really no one agreed upon rule. Everyone in personal growth will tell you that you need to focus on this or that to be successful or happy. You hear so many different things.
The Best Gifts for Self-Care, Personal Development, and Wellness
Want to give someone a memorable gift that will actually improve their life? Getting gifts for others can be difficult especially when you don’t know their size, their style, what exactly they want, or if they’ll even use what you do get them. The last thing you want is give them something meaningless that only add to their clutter, never gets used, or will end up in the trash. This article lists 10 different gifts for wellness, self-care, and personal development specialized for different needs, wants, and people.
12 Powerful Scientifically Proven Habits That Will Change Your Life
Are you ready and willing to change your life? Start with these small habits, and you will be on your way to living a happier, longer, and more fulfilling and successful life.
These twelve habits have been scientifically proven to change your life. Many of these work together and can be implemented with each other, but you can start with just one at a time. Focus on one habit a month, and you will have these 12 habits in a year. In one year, your life can dramatically change with these simple yet powerful habits. Read on to find out why and how.
27 Things You Should Give Up to Be Happy
We all want to be happy, yet we partake in mindsets and behaviors that ultimately make life harder and leave us unhappier. We are responsible for our own happiness. Although it may be difficult, we can let go of those things that no longer serve us and only cause pain, suffering, and stress.
Here’s a list of 27 things you should give up to be happy.
12 Small Lifestyle Changes that Will Dramatically Improve Your Physical and Mental Health
Living a healthier lifestyle doesn’t have to mean drastic changes in our daily habits and routines. We can and should start small when it come to change in our lives. These small healthy living tips will make a big difference to help you live a healthier, happier, and improved lifestyle.
Here are 12 simple lifestyle changes that will dramatically improve both your physical and mental health.
What You Can Change and What You Can’t Change
You might’ve heard and might even believe the statement, “People can’t change.” There is also the long-running debate in psychology on nature vs. nurture. Are people born a certain way because of genes or do they do become that way because of environment and upbringing? Most people will say, to some degree both.
The question then becomes, regardless of whether it’s genetics or the environment, “Is change is possible?” What change is possible and what isn’t? What can we change and what can’t we change?
Plasticity is the term scientists, and psychologists use for what changes and what doesn’t. Neuroplasticity refers to the brain’s ability to change. The book The Brain That Changes Itself details many astounding cases of neuroplasticity. So while genetics and biology can play a role in a person’s psychology, it doesn’t mean that change is impossible.
Co-founder of positive psychology Martin Seligman, in his book What You Can Change and What You Can’t, claims that there are things we can change and things we can’t change.