Category: Learning Dimensions

Taming Your “Inner Critic”: Turning Mental Roadblocks into Bridges

Imagine your mind as a vast city, with thoughts and beliefs rising like tall skyscrapers and roads winding through them. Sometimes, these roads become blocked by obstacles, such as traffic jams or negative thoughts. It’s like a persistent voice—let’s call it the “Inner Critic”—that constantly criticises you, telling you that you’re not

Unlocking Your Potential by Discovering Your Unique Gift

What if the key to unlocking your true potential is within you, waiting to be found? In his groundbreaking book “Act Like a Success, Think Like a Success”, Steve Harvey invites us on a life-changing journey to discover our unique gifts. His insights demonstrate how embracing these gifts can lead to remarkable

The Building Blocks of Learning: Our Elementary Mental Functions

What if the key to unlocking a child’s potential lies buried beneath layers of innate abilities, waiting to be discovered? Imagine a young architect standing before a blank canvas, ready to design a magnificent building. Before creating something grand, they need a solid foundation—strong materials, a clear blueprint, and the right tools.

The High Price of Chasing Desires!

We live in a world where shopping carts brim with desires disguised as needs. It feels like we’re all running on a treadmill called “more”. The glitter of possessions often blinds us to deeper truths. But have you ever wondered, “Where is this treadmill taking us?” Psychologist Tim Kasser, in his provocative

What Changed Earth’s Past and Will Shape Its Future

What if the ingredients that sustain life on Earth are as fragile as the perfect recipe for a cake? Imagine your life depends on baking that flawless cake every day, where even the slightest misstep can lead to disaster. Much like that cake, our planet relies on a delicate balance of five

Rethinking Success: Finding Meaning Beyond Wealth and Achievement!

Many find themselves adrift in a world that often equates success with wealth and prestige, much like a ship without a rudder. J. Douglas Holladay’s insightful book, “Rethinking Success: Eight Essential Practices for Finding Meaning in Work and Life“, challenges this conventional wisdom by proposing a framework that emphasises purpose, relationships, and

Rising Strong: See Vulnerability as a Strength!

For all its beauty, life can often feel like an unpredictable storm. It pushes, tests, and sometimes even throws us to the ground. Many of us wish for smooth sailing, but as Brené Brown shares in her compelling book, “Rising Strong: The Reckoning. The Rumble. The Revolution.”, proper growth and resilience don’t

The Art of Authenticity: Expose Life’s Truths and Lies!

In a world that spins faster every day, authenticity might seem like a luxury, something for the few who have time to reflect deeply. Yet, as Karissa Thacker’s “The Art of Authenticity: Tools to Become an Authentic Leader and Your Best Self” tells us, adopting authenticity is not just a choice; it’s

How to Beat Career Fear!

Are you ready to thrive in the 21st-century workplace that’s evolving faster than ever? It requires adapting to new demands, technologies, and cultures, like navigating a river constantly shifting its course. In her book “Career Fear (And How to Beat It)”, Somi Arian provides a roadmap for the future of work, offering

Learning: A Change in the Meaning of Experiences!

Do we truly comprehend the transformative potential of learning, or have we been viewing it through a narrow lens? The book Learning How to Learn by Joseph D. Novak and D. Bob Gowin challenges the conventional belief that learning is merely a change in behaviour, a viewpoint long upheld by behavioural psychologists.