Category: Emotional Intelligence

How Families Cast Their Children in Roles They Never Auditioned For

You know that feeling when you’re stuck in traffic on the N1, and everyone’s playing their part perfectly? The taxi driver is weaving through lanes, the Sunday driver crawling in the fast lane, the aggressive BMW tailgating everyone, each person locked into their role like it’s written in stone. Now imagine your

Cognitive Distortions: How Your Mind Plays Tricks on You!

Have you ever wondered how your mind can turn everyday situations into exaggerated nightmares? Imagine walking into a carnival funhouse filled with mirrors. Some stretch your reflection, making you look taller; others shrink you into a tiny version of yourself. Some distort your face so much that you barely recognise yourself. This

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

How to Hack Your Mind and Master Your Life

Imagine feeling trapped by habits, beliefs, and fears that hold you hostage from your true potential. What if I told you that the key to your liberation lies within you? In his ground-breaking work, “Awaken the Giant Within,” Anthony Robbins unveils motivational clichés and a robust roadmap to profound transformation. This is

The Silent Saboteurs: Why We Battle with Change!

What if the person you aspire to be is within your reach, but something keeps pulling you back? We all dream of who we wish to become. We promise to be more patient, eat better, and listen more deeply. But often, those promises drift away, like sand slipping through fingers. In “Triggers:

Humility: The Rudder for the Smart Machine Age!

As we stand on the brink of a future dominated by machines, one must ask: Are we on the verge of becoming obsolete? In an era of unprecedented technological advancement, artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming integral to our daily lives, skillfully taking on tasks once exclusive to humans. This dramatic shift, often

The Power of Choice: Carving Out Your Path! 

We’re all presented with choices—much like standing at a fork in the road. The challenge is knowing which path to take and realising that every choice, big or small, can shape your future. Michael C. Hyter’s book, “The Power of Choice: Embracing Efficacy to Drive Your Career”, is a potent reminder that

Economic Psychology: Why We Spend, Save, and Stress Over Money!

Money—it’s everywhere. It dictates what we buy, how we live, and even how we feel. But have you ever wondered why we make the financial decisions we do? That’s where economic psychology comes in. It’s the fascinating study of how our minds interact with money, blending economics with human behaviour. Think of

What Is Thinking, and Why Should We Analyse It? 

Have you ever paused to consider whether the way you think is truly serving you or is leading you astray? Thinking is as natural as breathing—we do it all the time. But just because we believe doesn’t mean we always do it well. Left unchecked, our thoughts can be riddled with biases,