Category: Emotional Intelligence

Taming Our Mental Storms by De-catastrophizing!

Do you ever find yourself constantly expecting the worst in every situation, no matter how unlikely it may be? Imagine your mind is like a ship navigating through the seas of life. Sometimes, dark clouds gather out of nowhere, and waves of worry, fear, and worst-case scenarios toss around your mind’s ship.

Who We Become Reflects Our Choices! 

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer number of choices presented daily? In a world overflowing with options—whether selecting cereal at the supermarket or determining the next step in your career—decision-making can often feel like standing at a crossroads with too many paths. Sheena Iyengar’s thought-provoking book, “The Art of Choosing”,

The Art of Conscious Living

In a world that spins faster than a carousel, where change is the only constant, understanding how to adapt and thrive has never been more crucial. It changes faster than a chameleon at a rainbow convention; adapting is not just a survival skill—it’s an art. Bob Rosen and Emma-Kate Swann’s “Conscious: The

Changing Your Inner Voice to Change Your Life: Half Full or Half Empty?

Ever wonder why some people bounce back from setbacks like they’re made of rubber while others crumble like a cookie in milk? Imagine facing life’s adversities like a sailor in a storm. Some sailors panic, convinced the storm will last forever, that it’s their fault, and that the ocean is out to

A Guide to Resolve Accountability Issues!

Imagine a leaky tap in your home. The drip may seem minor or even inconsequential. But over time, the consistent trickle can waste gallons of water and cause damage to your space. Similarly, unaddressed accountability issues start small in relationships, workplaces, and communities but can grow into significant disruptions. For instance, we

The Big 5 Personality Traits: Reveal the Real You!

Have you ever thought about what influences your actions and helps shape who you are during life’s challenges? Understanding ourselves can feel like exploring a vast, mysterious ocean; each layer we uncover helps us become more self-aware, confident, and in control of our lives. One of the most reliable tools for understanding

Prospect Theory: Why We Choose Risk Over Reason!

Our daily lives are filled with choices—some big, like career moves, and some small, like what to eat for lunch. You might think we make these decisions based on facts, logic, or careful analysis. But “Prospect Theory”, developed by psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky in 1979, shows us a different reality:

Understanding Life’s Happiness Blueprint!

Imagine you’re on a journey toward happiness, sat atop an enormous elephant with a mind of its own. This “elephant” represents our desires and subconscious impulses, while we, the rider, symbolise the rational mind. In “The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom”, Jonathan Haidt uses this vivid metaphor to show

Values and Beliefs: The Twin Engines Driving Identity and Behaviour

Values and belief systems are the twin engines that drive who we are and how we navigate the world. Just as the wind and the rudder set a ship’s course, our values and beliefs steer our decisions, actions, and, ultimately, our identity. Understanding these powerful forces is a matter of curiosity and

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