Introspection is like a lantern — it might provide light, but it doesn’t guarantee seeing.
Knowing yourself better results in “stronger relationships, a clearer sense of purpose, and greater well-being, self-acceptance, and happiness.” These benefits can help you in almost every area of life. They’ll make you a better manager, employee, colleague, parent, spouse, and friend.
‘Make yourself a priority. At the end of the day, you are your longest commitment.’ Often it’s hard to take time out for ourselves, as we’re too busy looking after other people’s well-being. Our emotions are equally important to us…
It’s a cliche to say that everyone is unique. But just because it’s a cliche, doesn’t mean that it is not true. You are unique. You have something that separates you from other people. But do you know what that…
We all fail at some point. It’s unavoidable, and it’s not a pleasant experience. We might take a hit to our confidence and self-esteem and wonder if we even have what it takes. But any kind of failure can be…
It’s hard to gouge our progress. We tend to think that we are stuck or moving too slowly, and it’s often more difficult to recognize our achievements than our failures. This makes us biased in a negative way – it’s…
In your life, you go from one goal to another. You want a raise, a promotion, a new job, a partner, a bag, a car, and so on. Often, these are the short-term goals that guide how you move from…
We live alongside other people. Sometimes, we need to consider their opinions and ideas before making a choice. However, do you think you let other people’s judgments impact your life in excess? Do you stop yourself from doing what you…
Do you know who you are? Do you know where you are going? Do you know what you want? These questions might appear simple, but they are not always easy to answer. However, you should try to give yourself the…
Metacognition is a fascinating topic. In essence, it is easily understood as the art of ‘thinking about thinking.’ But in some respects, it’s more than that. Within psychology, metacognition is defined in the following way: “Higher-order thinking that enables understanding,…
Do you have a dream? And, if you do, is the dream one of your own? Many times, we live a life that is based on other people. We follow our parents’ dreams of success. We follow our friends and…
“He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.” ― Lao Tzu The only relationship that is guaranteed to last a lifetime is the one you build with yourself. Just like in any relationship, you need to…
