Post #581
Friday Video: TED Talk – Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows how “power posing” — standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don’t feel confident — can affect testosterone and cortisol levels in the brain, and might even have an impact on our chances for success.

Article #580
Why is life so often referred to as an illusion or a dream? Let us take a deeper look at what the significance of this perspective truly is and how it is actually beneficial to recognize it.

Article #579
No matter how hard you try to maintain a calm working environment, sometimes it may seem that there are one or two individuals who consistently seem to be working against you rather than with you. If you are tired of all the drama-queens and kings who live their life in a perpetual state of crisis, there are ways to reduce this chaos.

Article #578
When your energy is depleted, are you burned out or simply bored? How can you tell? Read on.

Article #577
At the end of the day, it is your decision that counts when it comes to the direction that you wish to take in your life. Nobody else can take charge or become accountable of your personal decisions, so you must try your best to improve self control. If your long term and short term goals give you the general idea on how things should be done, self control lays down the foundation for the rationale or motivation to do it.

Post #576
Friday Video: TED Talk – What is jealousy? What drives it, and why do we secretly love it?

Article #575
True Love is a profound feeling of strong attraction or affection. Love is the route to authentic happiness.

Article #574
I recently had the privilege of attending a yearly event in Sydney called ‘Happiness and Its Causes‘. Led by world-renowned founder of Positive Psychology, Martin Seligman (conducting ‘Comprehensive Soldier Fitness’ training), the event was a fascinating melting pot of eastern philosophy, western science and personal stories of triumph.

Article #573
When it comes to how someone behaves and sees themselves for instance, childhood development is often cited as a primary factor. This will include how one’s father and mother treated them during their formative years as a child and a baby and even one’s time in the womb.

Article #572
In this article I will share how your perception about things is what causes or eradicates stress.