“Magical thinking” is an unrealistic view of love influenced by pop culture. We create a picture of the “perfect romance” with our “perfect partner,” and then we get angry at ourselves and the world when no one meets our expectations.
The “broaden and build theory” is an idea in psychology that positive emotions allow us to expand our awareness in new ways and tap into mental resources that aren’t always available to us.
A healthy and positive attitude to have in life is “leave it better than you found it.” It can apply to almost anything too, whether it’s a relationship we’re involved in, a business we work for, the home we live in, or just how we treat nature and the environment. The idea is based on (more…)
When it comes to how I speak I’m not usually someone who exercises a lot of self-censorship. I like to believe that I have the freedom to say whatever I want to say. At the same time, and despite my often rebellious attitude toward my speech, I’ve come to realize over the years that words (more…)
Life doesn’t exist without our senses. This is such a simple fact that we often take it for granted – which is why it’s so important you take the time to be grateful for them.