Personal Development

We might all feel attracted to the unknown once in a while. Who doesn’t want to learn and discover new things? But the truth of the matter is – how many times have you really been able to leave your…

The habit web is a trap. What this means is that habits have very subtle threads that give you support at first, but then trap you and start limiting your movements. Of course, over time, you learned to balance the…

Dear Me, I’m sorry I hurt you. Now that you’re in front of the mirror, and I’m brave enough to look at you, I want you to listen to me. I need to tell you many things, I need to…

Beginning to live a creative life can be a major challenge. It means, above all, being able to break old patterns and habits. Creativity is synonymous with self-invention and boldness. Both of these things can help you build a freer life.…

Carl Jung’s keys to happiness ring just as true even decades later. The Swiss psychiatrist and father of analytical psychology was much more than just the man who left us with concepts such as archetypes and the collective unconscious. Jung…

Everything nowadays is constantly changing: politics, values, ways of thinking and interacting, education, the work world… Right now, we’re living in a globalized society characterized by rampant consumerism and the disappearance of past structures. This has led to feelings of uncertainty,…

Humans are social beings. Thus, they wouldn’t be able to lead healthy lives if they didn’t relate to other people. We start socializing during childhood and become part of social groups that change and grow over time. Being part of…

Eduardo Punset is a rather popular politician who left us a wonderful legacy of human wisdom. Today, we’re going to discuss one of his most revealing and interesting statements. To the suggestion that happiness is the absence of fear, he…

On a social level, self-confidence is like a prized treasure. We have lots of information at our disposal about how to increase it and enjoy greater personal growth. In contrast to self-confidence, we have a very basic idea of social…

Trying to overcome your shyness can feel like a real challenge. Far from being a disease or disorder, shyness is an emotional condition that makes you feel ashamed at an emotional level and inhibits your behavior. A shy person doesn’t…

Who hasn’t felt the desire to change unpleasant experiences for others that are a bit more pleasant? Unfortunately, we’re talking about something that isn’t always possible. Although you may not be able to change reality through your behavior, resignifying your…

Living abroad seems easier now than it did before, and the world seems to get smaller as the days go by. Long distances have ceased to be a problem. Also, we connect with people from other countries and other cultures…

Perhaps the years have gone by without you having noticed. Work obligations, the daily grind, and a great number of worries have kept you busy. So busy, in fact, that you haven’t had time to reflect on your state of…

Getting away can be a great way to gain perspective and temporarily move away from things you’re close to. It can help you make better decisions and clarify your thoughts, desires, and emotions. It’s not always easy to do, because…

There are times in life where you need to be capable of self-defense. As peaceful as you may be, sooner or later you’ll find yourself in a conflict where someone tries to impose themselves on you or limit your ability…

Being happy for others is a selfless act that can say a lot about you. Even better, this type of personal focus and real intent for others’ well-being can make you happier. However, you might come across people that say,…

Impulses stem from your irrational, primitive side. It’s like trying to tame a wild beast. It might seem docile most of the time, but in certain situations, it’ll act according to its nature. In those moments, it doesn’t matter if…

You may already know that there’s no such thing as complete happiness. Instead, happiness is a path you consciously take. (The path we’re about to discuss here today). Being happy with your life means you enjoy yourself most of the…

The Bushido code is an ancient list of Japanese principles. Originally, this set of guidelines for life was followed strictly by samurais. The word “bushido” means “the way of the warrior”. For Japanese samurai, the Bushido code wasn’t just a…

There are many expectations that often revolve around the prospect of studying at university and university life in general. It’s a good idea to analyze them and compare them to how things really are. We have always associated certain popular…