Motivation is an interesting topic that psychologists, sociologists, and scientists of all types have studied for decades. Countless books and articles have been written on the subject and continue to pop up each year. But what motivates us in certain situations? How can we stay motivated when we have so...
The pandemic hit, the Great Resignation is happening, nobody knows if the current market hiccups are just that or an early sign of the bear market. There’s a lot going on that would make anyone nervous and uncertain about the future that’s to come. But there have been problems, struggles,...
“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.” – Zig Ziglar Some days you wake up motivated and ready to go. On some days things feel heavy and it is hard to get going and find that inner drive. And there...
“Tell me to what you pay attention and I will tell you who you are.” – Jose Ortega y Gasset “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle It is early morning. You’ve had your breakfast and done your morning routine....
Islam is a religion of peace in the fullest sense of the word. The Qur’an calls its way ‘the paths of peace’ (5:16). It states that God abhors any disturbance of peace (2:205). In fact, the root word of Islam is ‘silm’ which itself means peace. So the spirit of...
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” – Lao Tzu “The distance is nothing; it is only the first step that is difficult.” – Madame Marie du Deffand Making a positive change in your life does not have to be about making a huge leap.But I believe...
“Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe “Don’t wait. The time will never be just right.” – Napoleon Hill What makes dreams into reality? I believe that perhaps the most important – and an often ignored – thing...
The ability to learn things quickly is a tremendous asset. People who can rapidly grasp new concepts, learn and apply new and effective skills, and process new information in a short amount of time have a distinct advantage over those who struggle to learn. Is speed learning reserved for a...
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” – Lao Tzu “The distance is nothing; it is only the first step that is difficult.” – Madame Marie du Deffand Making a positive change in your life does not have to be about making a huge leap. But I...
“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” – Buddha “The best way to capture moments is to pay attention. This is how we cultivate mindfulness. Mindfulness means being awake. It means knowing what you are doing.” – Jon...
Circumstances can certainly make life unhappy. But a part – often a big part – of unhappiness comes from our own thinking, behavior and habits. In this article I’d like to share 7 of the most destructive daily habits that can create quite a bit of unhappiness within and in your...
“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” – Buddha There is only one time and place where you can be and have any control over. The present moment. But most of us still spend a lot of our...
Many of us live for our dreams. Oftentimes they are what keep us going. Our dreams are embedded into us from when we are small children. We don’t have them by coincidence and more importantly, the precious dreams in us are meant to be realised. Here are ten strategies to transform your dreams...
I have just returned from Kenya’s North Eastern Province where one night, camped out in a dry riverbed with just a mosquito net for cover, a herd of elephants emerged out of the dark – a great and almost silent mass of shapes. They passed through our makeshift camp, looming...
“If you ask what is the single most important key to longevity, I would have to say it is avoiding worry, stress and tension. And if you didn’t ask me, I’d still have to say it.” – George F. Burns “Give whatever you are doing and whoever you are with...
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