Extrinsic Versus Intrinsic Motivation
Extrinsic motivation is when you do something to receive a reward or to avoid punishment. For example, a child wants to make the basketball team…
The Harsh Truth About Evening Snacking
If you’re trying to lose weight, you may want to stop eating in front of the TV at night. A recent study presented at the…
How to Figure Out What Type of Job You Really Want
Are you considering a job change, but you keep putting it off for one reason or another? Most often it’s our lack of clear ideas…
14 Habits to Live a Wonderful Life
Positive habits are powerful tools. They allow you to accomplish meaningful tasks with little thought or motivation required. With the right set of habits, you…
Modern Rules for Coping with Boredom
Disaster movies teach you how to outrun zombies and forage for food, but they rarely mention the dangers of boredom. What do you do when…
How Judging Others Hurts You
Judging others isn’t just a diversion. It’s toxic to you and everyone around you. Judging others is similar to gossiping. It makes others think less…
The Power of Random Acts of Kindness
It’s a curious thing, but if you lead by example, people will always follow you, provided the example you set is honest, true, and has…
10 Important Issues to Discuss Before Marriage
You might be in love, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you should get married. It’s all fun and games for the first couple of years…
Make Wiser Decisions With Emotional Detachment
High emotions lead to poor decisions. Negative emotions can also be quite uncomfortable. Emotional detachment can be an effective way to approach life. This isn’t…
Top 10 Strategies to Become More Assertive at Work
Assertiveness brings you many benefits at your job – even when you work remotely from home. When you become more assertive, you’ll be better able…
A 5-Minute Guide on How to Talk with Yourself
The way you talk with yourself can make a big difference in your happiness and health. You can put obstacles in your way, or you…
How to Cope With Loneliness and Social Isolation in Today’s World
Today, it’s challenging to have a great social life. This was true even before Covid-19 became an issue. In the not-so-distant past, it used to…