Six Psychological Mind Tricks to Kickstart the Life You Want

A woman stands confidently on a brightly lit stage with pink and purple spotlights. Next to her is a cartoonish red monster with big eyes and a nervous expression. The image represents a mind trick, “The Shadow,” inspired by The Tools book, which involves visualizing your fear or insecurity as a silly creature to reduce its power and step into confidence.

Psychological mind tricks are powerful tools often used in sales and marketing to influence behaviour. But what if we use similar techniques to influence ourselves and turn our long-held intentions into reality? The same psychological principles that drive consumer decisions can be turned inward to help us take action, break bad habits, and accomplish things […]

Eight Creative Methods from the Brightest Creative Minds

A cup of coffee sits beside a sheet of paper with the word “freewriting” written in cursive, accompanied by a red pen and sprigs of greenery and berries. This image reflects creative methods, such as freewriting, which encourages spontaneous and unfiltered expression to unlock new ideas and overcome creative blocks.

Creative methods help us bypass our inner critics and enter the liminal magical space between conscious effort and quiet surrender. Creativity flourishes when we are not trying. When we least expect it and are not forcing it. When our minds are relaxed, quiet and wandering. When we are not consciously working. When we feel like […]

How to Make People Feel Seen in Every Relationship

A journalist in a red dress interviews a guest in a gold dress on a brightly lit TV set with a large sun backdrop. Both women are smiling and engaged, capturing the essence of how journalists and TV hosts make people feel seen by giving their full attention.

Making others feel seen builds our social capital and enriches our lives. This article explores practical strategies for making people seen in every relationship, whether by acknowledging strangers, engaging with acquaintances, or giving loved ones our full attention. You’ll also discover tips on focusing on the positive, avoiding negativity, and keeping important information about the […]

Top Vacation Benefits and Ways to Avoid Vacation Pitfalls

A person joyfully stands barefoot on a vast, sunny beach with arms outstretched, surrounded by mountains and clear blue sky. This image reflects creative methods, such as taking a vacation, which offers mental rest and new perspectives.

The global trend of underutilizing vacation days or forgoing vacations is rising. While skipping time off may offer short-term benefits, such as cost savings or an uninterrupted workflow, it comes at a significant cost. Those who opt out of vacations miss valuable opportunities to enhance their well-being, strengthen social and family connections, and improve long-term […]

The Best Books on Productivity: Top 5 Picks

The traditional approach to measuring and managing productivity originates from manufacturing, with a strong historical focus on time management. This perspective has undergone a significant transformation in recent decades, evolving to meet the needs of information-driven knowledge work. This article provides an overview of key publications that have redefined and expanded our understanding of productivity […]

5 Simple Productivity Techniques That Actually Work

A tidy desk setup with a desktop monitor displaying the message “Use Workspace Only for Work” in red text, promoting a productivity technique “Use Workspace Only for Work”. The workspace features books, a keyboard, a coffee cup, and minimal decorations, which reinforce focus and organization.

Productivity naturally ebbs and flows throughout the day, shaped by a workspace, nutrition, physical activity, mood, and other factors. By recognizing and understanding these dynamics, we can apply productivity techniques to gain greater control over our environment and habits to optimize our productivity. Few people realize that the body and mind can respond to productivity […]

Recharge Your Life: Benefits of Sleep and Strategies to Improve It 

A good night’s sleep strengthens our decision-making skills, fosters creative thinking and insight, and plays a critical role in maintaining good health. Explore unconventional strategies which lead to better quality and optimal quantity of sleep.   The Mystery of Sleep: Understanding Its Role in Success and Wellbeing   Sleep Well, Decide Well: The Power of Restful Nights  […]

Ten Powerful Strategies to Create Lifelong Bonds with Your Children 

Many empty nesters regret not spending enough quality time with their children during their formative years and long for stronger connections with them as adults. This article explores strategies to nurture and plan those bonds early. It offers practical ways to transform mundane everyday activities into meaningful bonding experiences. This article explains how to strategically […]

Friends vs. Expanders: We Need Both for a Happy Life 

In the early 1990s, renowned American public speaker Jim Rohn famously stated, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” This thought-provoking idea inspired many to seek accomplished friends, though it also led some to adopt an unintended “friendship snob” mindset. In this article, we delve into the mechanisms […]