Since we were kids, we are told to bend and mold ourselves to make others comfortable. Sometimes this messaging is implied (how to dress, how to wear your hair and, for instance), and sometimes it is direct (“I don’t’ care if you don’t want to hug your grandfather, it’s rude not to!”), but it’s always … Read more
We’ve all heard the story (neuroscience!) that says that somehow our brain is made to always see the negative more impactful than the positive things of our days, and in fact that’s how we end up seeing our life. But it never ceases to surprise me how deeply and unnoticed it settles in our lives. … Read more
One way or the other you probably bumped into discussion on mindset. We all did. I still wonder if those who talk about it really have the same understanding of what mindset means. A mindset is an established set of attitudes of a person concerning culture, values, philosophy, frame of mind, outlook, and disposition. It may … Read more
We all doubt sometimes, we all wonder if we will succeed, if we are good enough, smart, beautiful ready. At times it is even constructive. As long as this makes us want to be better, be smarter, more beautiful and better prepared it’s all good. But what do we do when doubt plays in the … Read more
Just as we think of motivation as an initial burst of inspiration, drive, and optimism, we need to think of discipline as what will help us get things done. Otherwise, all the dreams and goals, stay just that and we are stuck in the “it could have been” mode. Imagine that you have an inspiration, … Read more
The question is fair and if we are honest probably, we all have asked ourselves this at least once , why would I pay for someone to teach me something if I can buy a book cheaper? Why would I need X nr of coaching sessions if can just read “ the guide to the … Read more
Whatever you are going “back to school”, have kids who are just about to, or just looking for a way how to move from vacation mood to fully “back to work” mindset – September is a significant month for all of us. September brings with it a different pace, season and creates a good foundation … Read more
Whether it’s personal life vs. professional, or the management of our time, balance seems to be thatgoal towards which we all aim. It must be ideal, round, perfect, stable, repetitive, clear, simple, make ushappy, and if it can come by itself, right? I don’t believe in balance, at least not in THAT ideal balance between … Read more
The question comes naturally and is justified, the border between the two professions can sometimes seem quite fine or unclear for many. The psychologist is a professional who focuses and analyzes the happenings from your past that brought you to the present situation. Psychology, as a form of therapy, deals especially with a person’s past … Read more
Blue Monday is the name given to a day in January (usually the third Monday of the month) declared by a travel company to be the most depressing day of the year. The concept was published sometime around 2005 and it seems that the date was calculated using a rather mathematical “equation” based on meteorological … Read more