Mindfulness vs acceptance

It is now common to associate mindfulness with meditation, but mindfulness can be something very different.  I will give you a hint: this is something very common in human history, that we lost not long ago. Today I invite you to visit here, here, here, here, here, and here. Alternative definitions of mindfulness Here are some …

10 Ways to Cope with a Financial Loss

When it comes to coping with financial loss, there are no clear-cut rules. But there are a few things that can help—if you’re willing to try them. We’ve compiled the best advice from experts and survivors on how best to deal with a financial setback.   1.  Take a moment to process your feelings in …

Job satisfaction and personal development at workplace

What is a great job? We immediately think of suits: status, money, challenge. But what about satisfaction? Will the job make you miserable or happy? Today I suggest that you read here, here, here, here, here, here, and here. Job fulfillment, a myth? We are paid to do our job, but we are not paid to …

Humans Can’t Be Measured by Numbers Alone: Here’s How to Separate the Data from Truly Actionable Insights

Businesses have never had more data available than now, and it’s never been easier to access. There’s even data about data and analytics! With so much at our disposal, there’s no reason to be uninformed about your customers or business – unless you’re just not trying. But to be informed on a human level, connecting …

Strategies for Managing Workplace Stress and Burnout

People of various professions experience the effects of workplace stress and burnout, especially in today’s fast-paced and demanding work environment. Such a setup leads to employees dealing with the increasing pressure to meet deadlines, perform well, and balance their personal and professional lives — a strain that can eventually result in chronic stress and burnout. …

Saving the day with a smile

Every April 1st I write about humor. You are welcome to search this blog from several years back and verify.  Today, I want to focus on the evolutionary advantage. Why do we smile? Why do we laugh? How does it help us? Can we really save the day with a smile? You are welcome to read …

Parent yourself

We are the best guides and mentors for our kids. At least this is how we see the situation. Our kids get unconditional support, friendly advice, love, and tenderness. Our own parents are either far away or old and need our support. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could simply parent ourselves? This can actually …

Career And Personal Development

Self-development can take various forms, and it is a process that will continue throughout your life as your circumstances, aspirations, and needs change. Educational, professional, personal, or a combination of the three types of development are all possible.   What Exactly Is Personal Development? Personal growth is another term for personal development. When you engage …

Practice openness

Openness is one of the personality qualities that determine how much we achieve. Just like other personality qualities, we can somewhat change it in the right conditions. This will make us more open to other people, to the new technologies and practices, and new ideas. It is a somewhat risky move, but on average it …

Sections and chapters of personal empowerment and mentoring masterclasses

This is a bundle for parents and mentors – but it also has very specific tips for learning skills and productivity training per specific professions. One of the things that are deeply special in  1:1 with Anna is personal guidance, different for every student. Unfortunately, 1:1 sessions are very expensive. Moreover, we want to do …