Many years ago, I ran across a video with a speaker I had never heard of before. Aaron Koblin. It is one of the best videos I have ever seen. As we go through our busy lives day by day, we sometimes become disconnected from the people around us. And then something happens, or we…
We all know them. Everyone has at least one toxic person in their life. They may be close relatives or friends, which is why it may be impossible to get away from them. They can be draining and upsetting, and they can make you feel bad about yourself. However, there are some things you can…
Laughter can bе infесtiоuѕ. When you hеаr thе sound of lаughtеr, you саn’t help but laugh уоurѕеlf. When lаughtеr iѕ ѕhаrеd аmоng оthеrѕ, it саuѕеѕ a binding bеtwееn people and increases both intimacy and hаррinеѕѕ. It iѕ wеll knоwn thаt laughter triggеrѕ hеаlthу bodily changes аnd healthy сhаngеѕ in the mind. Lаughtеr can increase уоur…
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, neuroanatomist and brain researcher, gained insight while having a stroke. Watch the video below as Dr. Taylor explains in detail what was happening to her. I found this to be moving and inspiring. And emotional.
Dating after 50 can be an intimidating thought. You’ve been out of the scene for decades, and to be honest, the pool of candidates is relatively limited. If you’ve been married for years and you’re now single, either due to the death of a spouse or a divorce, it can seem strange to open your…
It’s often said that public speaking is the number one fear (glossophobia) that 75% of the human population has. And this includes even older people. The reason for this is that human beings, by nature, want to feel accepted and constantly seek positive approval. You might be the life of the party at family functions,…
“Morning rituals” is the new buzzword in the self-help industry, where everyone from gurus to grandmothers talks about how important it is to get up early. People are now led to believe that if they want to be successful, they need to wake up at ungodly hours like 4:30 a.m. The opposite couldn’t be more…
“Success does not lie in results but in efforts. Being the best is not so important. Doing the best is all that matters.” Definitely true. People frequently believe that in order to be successful, they must be the best in their industry. Or they ought to possess the largest home, the fanciest vehicle, or millions…
There’s a saying that goes, “Sometimes the worst place to be is in your own head.” Never has there been any time in history when this quote has been truer. Statistics show that mental health issues are at an all-time high. Despite the advent of technology and daily conveniences in our lives, as a society,…
Today, it’s almost impossible to be able to concentrate, or at least it seems to be something that only the most successful people have. But that’s not actually true. Having the skill of being able to focus is a skill. You’ll get better at it the more you do it. It will take time, but…