We all need to deal with an existential crisis from time to time. In fact, this is one of the deepest recurring themes in our art and science. Once we deal with all the survival questions, a lot of questions remain regarding our purpose. As this purpose changes, we may grow as human beings and …
Mastering the Art of Remote Work and Home Study: 13 Workspace Makeover Concepts
Working from home and home studying is becoming more common. Many remote workers and students may pick up a few modern home workspace ideas and create a dedicated area that helps them get inspired and stay focused rather than hauling a laptop between the couch or the kitchen table. A dedicated workspace is essential …
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Longterm memory: lifestyle choice (sleep hacking, nootropics, NLP)
Suppose you want to remember something for a very long time. How do you ensure memorization? There are many methods, which can be roughly divided into three categories: reviewing the notes (revisiting), actively using (speedwriting), and lifestyle choices (sleep, food, …). Here I want to deal with the lifestyle element. It is really simple to …
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Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Success: Insights from Sports Stars
Before all the fame, athletes went through many hardships and conquered great obstacles. And until now, the same athletes have ongoing battles within themselves and externally but still persevere in their tournaments. In this article, we will tackle some of the challenges they overcame. General Obstacles “It’s not the disability that defines you; it’s how …
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The best places in the world to visit and live in
When I was young I often felt that I could find a better place to live in. Today, I pretty much feel that I live in the best place in the world. This position genuinely surprises some of my best friends, but for me, it is very logical. I do not really think that home …
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Mindfulness vs acceptance
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 …
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. Here are 10 ways to cope with a financial loss; …
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 …
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Saving the day with a smile
sEvery 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 …
Eleven Astonishing Health Benefits of Tattoos
Both ancient art and archaeological finds of possible tattooing tools indicate that tattooing was practiced in Europe in the Upper Paleolithic period. Another meaning of a tattoo is a permanent reminder of something powerful in life or an experience that cannot be forgotten and many times, tattoos give people a sense of empowerment Reminds. Tattooing …
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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 …