As humans, we are wired with emotional hot buttons or emotional triggers. One moment we are fine – then someone says something or something happens to push that hot button, bringing an intense emotional reaction. We become upset. We’re thrown off balance. We are unable to think or act irrationally. Not surprisingly, these reactions may be way out of proportion…
Considering that we are still avoiding going out unless absolutely necessary, now is a good time to learn piano online—or any musical instrument of your choice. Music is a great stress-reliever and playing an instrument keeps our hands busy, which is good for heart health. Long ago, I wanted to learn to play the piano. One of my mom’s friends…
I’ve always been fascinated by how the smartest people are not always the most successful people in life. Nor are they the happiest. Those who excel in academic achievements often lack social skills and are not always the ones to bag the best jobs. On the other hand, we hear stories of school dropouts who are highly successful. They are…
When I say that I am going to list 10 surprising benefits of positive thinking (and why you should make it a habit), are you tempted to roll your eyes and walk away? Truth is, I don’t blame you. Today there’s so much chatter around this topic, you may consider it a passing trend that’s okay to ignore. But seriously,…
Unplugged. Grateful. Happy. Sounds blissful, right? It did, to me…but only after I accepted the unplugged part. And only after I was convinced that all almost devices and the Internet are conspiring against me. The past month, I made most of my phone calls on my landline. While I usually prefer that, this time, I had no choice. Let me…