-
Archives
- March 2013
- February 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- October 2012
- September 2012
- August 2012
- July 2012
- June 2012
- May 2012
- April 2012
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
- May 2011
- April 2011
- March 2011
- February 2011
- January 2011
- December 2010
- November 2010
- October 2010
- September 2010
- August 2010
- July 2010
- June 2010
- May 2010
- April 2010
- March 2010
- February 2010
- January 2010
- December 2009
- November 2009
- October 2009
- September 2009
- August 2009
- July 2009
- June 2009
- May 2009
- April 2009
- March 2009
- February 2009
- January 2009
- December 2008
- November 2008
- October 2008
- September 2008
- August 2008
- July 2008
- June 2008
- May 2008
- April 2008
- March 2008
- February 2008
- January 2008
- December 2007
- November 2007
- October 2007
- September 2007
- August 2007
- May 2007
-
Meta
Category Archives: Psychology
Is your need for validation holding you back?
Self is the only prison that can ever bind the soul. — Henry van Dyke The other day I was working on a new plan for next year. I love doing that. Planning, thinking, being creative. I got all excited. … Continue reading
Posted in Better life, Coaching, Fear, Lists, Psychology, Videos Tagged affirmation, approval, being good, craving, default settings, habit, recognition, self-doubt, support, validating response, validation Leave a comment
How delaying rewards makes you more successful
“The ability to discipline yourself to delay gratification in the short term in order to enjoy greater rewards in the long term is the indispensable pre-requisite for success” – Brian Tracy If you put a marshmallow in front of your … Continue reading
Posted in Better life, Corporate, Education, Kids, Psychology Tagged delay, discipline, gratification, marshmellow, rewards, success Leave a comment
Are you changing for the right reasons?
The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude – Oprah Winfrey Change is the buzzword everywhere at the moment. A Greek philosopher is known to have said that ‘Change … Continue reading
How to be kind on world kindness day
This Saturday it’s World Kindness Day WHAT IS KINDNESS? Philospher and psychologist Piero Ferrucci says kindness is composed of 7 ingredients: EmpathyUnderstand a friend, see his point of view instead of answering with anger or impatience. ModestyBe humble with your … Continue reading
Posted in Better life, Psychology 2 Comments
Every time we choose safety, we reinforce fear – Cheri Huber
Let’s say you are a starter. You have this great project of bringing creativity to your workplace. You decide to tackle the beast with baby steps and start with an informal creative workshop among close colleagues. You have decided about … Continue reading
Posted in Better life, Creativity, Psychology 4 Comments
The touch of a hand…
In Sleepless in Seattle, Meg Ryan dreams of meeting the man who will bring her a feeling of peace and security by the simple touch of his hand. Each human seems to secretly aspire to such a feeling. Is it … Continue reading
Posted in Better life, Psychology 2 Comments
Tis nothing good or bad/ But thinking makes it so – William Shakespeare
I invite you to discover below TED talk from Daniel Gilbert, psychologist and happiness expert, author of Stumbling on Happiness. He is able to prove that having too many choices – something we consider being positive – can work in … Continue reading
Posted in Better life, Mindful People, Psychology Leave a comment
Your talent lies in your choice – Stella Adler
(picture CHOICES by Melanie Weidner) Asking questions are the most important first steps to positive changes in the development of your talent, your career. The act of asking questions sets our course to investigate, explore, wonder, and do. Questioning stimulates … Continue reading
Posted in Better life, Psychology 4 Comments
Attitudes are contagious – is yours worth catching?
The Impact of Social Presence on Moment-to-Moment Evaluations – or why we prefer to watch television with other people. Why do we prefer to watch football or Dr House with our friends and family? Because of a phenomenon called ‘emotional … Continue reading
Posted in Better life, Psychology Leave a comment
Anything you resist, persists – and gets stronger.
Apparently ‘working on yourself doesn’t work’. At least according to Ariel and Shya Kane who wrote a book with the same title. I am currently reading books about creativity, personal and spiritual growth, getting things done and how to start. … Continue reading
Posted in Better life, Books, Psychology 1 Comment