Emotions, referred to as the generic term for subjective, conscious experiences accompanied with physio-psychological expressions, emotions are what set us apart from all other living creatures. They are what motivate a person, and if harnessed correctly, they can be highly … [Read more...] about The Five Natural Emotions and How to Handle Them
Personal Development
Training the Brain: How to Focus Better and Avoid Distractions
The advent of digital technology has made distractions more and more regnant. Deep focus without (technological) interruptions now seem so impossible that it is no longer peculiar to see people texting or emailing in the midst of a meeting or a presentation. Are you guilty of … [Read more...] about Training the Brain: How to Focus Better and Avoid Distractions
How You Can Train Your Brain to Create New Habits
Last week, we talked about using the power of our brain to break bad habits. This week we will be talking about the opposite, using the power of our brain to create new healthy habits. As elucidated by MK McGovern, habits are sequences of actions that are learned … [Read more...] about How You Can Train Your Brain to Create New Habits
Mental Practice Makes Perfect
Surely, you’ve heard of the age-old saying that practice makes perfect. However, are you familiar with the concept of mental practice producing similarly excellent results? Well, if not, then you’re not alone. Several people are quite doubtful of the benefits of mental practice, … [Read more...] about Mental Practice Makes Perfect
Training the Brain: How to Break Bad Habits
Do you find yourself struggling with your hard-wired, nasty habits? Whether it is nail biting, smoking, alcohol or drug abuse, or binge eating that you find so hard to resist, you can actually train your brain to curb them. While the mere thought of it can be extremely daunting, … [Read more...] about Training the Brain: How to Break Bad Habits