
The phrase “Get ready, get set, GO!” describes a formula for effective living. We screw things up when we leave out the middle step, by getting trapped on what I call the “see-do bypass.”

In today’s fiercely competitive job market, the economic advantages of beauty are undeniable. Numerous studies have shown that attractive individuals benefit from a beauty bonus and earn higher salaries on average.

How do we find courage to take a stand for love and speak truth to power, when it’s challenging like hell? Most of us run from conflict and confrontation. Some play nice and avoid, hide out in denial, others like to judge and attack.

Pause for a moment and truly appreciate the mind-blowing phenomenon of human memory.

Ever heard the saying "3 steps forward and two steps back"? Of course you have! Well there's more than that. All universal activity, including human endeavor, occurs in excess and must be corrected.

Learning a new skill usually requires actively practicing it through trial and error while getting feedback on your performance.

I know we are biologically programmed for evolution. Despite evidence of an abdication of this physiological truth, I continue to have faith in humanity and its resilient potential.
- By Jude Bijou

The priority sifter helps you get in touch with what's true for you and what to do about a specific situation. It integrates your heart and head and offers a unique perspective.

OCD is so much more than handwashing or tidying. As a historian with the disorder, here’s what I’ve learned
- By Paul Levy

I’d like to introduce the term nightmare mind-virus as a synonym for wetiko. This coinage captures an aspect of this virus of the mind that adds to and complements the name wetiko.

So often, it seems the things that happen to us in life are not so much about what is happening in the moment, but rather are about placing us on a path to lead the way for others.

Practicing authenticity is challenging for anyone regardless of age. Authenticity requires us to recognize discrete sensations, emotions, and thoughts. It requires developing somatic and emotional intelligences.

Science shows that self-esteem plays a key role with certain mental disorders, particularly those of anxious and depressive nature.

You need to be able to apply any learned principles to your field and to other fields as well. Unless you experientially understand the principle itself—not just the description or method used to invite you to get it—and are able to live it, breathe it, and “be” it, mastery will remain elusive.

The pursuit of mastery is not an easy road. But if you don’t think it’s possible for you personally, you’re not likely to pursue it.

With all of the education in our family it was my mother, with her high school education, that we all went to for wisdom and understanding.
- By Deborah Reed

Unlock the secrets to making studying a daily habit for enhanced learning and academic success. Learn how to transform studying into a daily habit to boost your learning efficiency and academic performance.

As humans, we tend to see things in extremes. We think in black, white, hot, cold, simple, and complex.
- By Diane Pienta

There’s power in completing projects or tasks. We actually can get an endorphin rush when we complete something
- By Jude Bijou

Overwhelm is what happens when we have too much input coming in and we get overloaded. It's easy to lump everything together, distorting the significance in the grand scheme of things...

I have found that a great book is even more powerful the second time through, especially if it has been a year or so since I read it.
- By Diane Pienta

When life seems chaotic, especially in the toughest times, it can be hard to even remember what actually brings us joy.

When employers design and allocate workspaces, it may be beneficial to take an employee-centered approach



