Motivation
Relationship Self Help: Improving Communication
by Liz Johnson
For many couples the most frequently asked for advice pertains to better communication. Many relationship problems are caused by, or exist, because of difficulties with communication. If this is addressed and remedied the relationship will improve accordingly.
Not only will good communication skills empower the couple to overcome any challenges that arise together, but [...]
Perk of Good Job: Aging Mind Is Sharp
Mentally demanding jobs come with a hidden benefit: less mental decline with age.
Work that requires decision making, negotiating with others, analysis, and making judgments may not necessarily pad your bank account. But it does build up your “cognitive reserve” — a level of mental function that helps you avoid or compensate for age-related mental decline.
“Jobs [...]
Walking Backward May Sharpen Thinking
The next time you’re facing a challenge, you might not want to stand your ground. Maybe you should try walking backward instead, Dutch researchers suggest.
“Whenever you encounter a difficult situation, stepping backward may boost your capability to deal with it effectively,” Severine Koch, PhD, and colleagues write in May’s edition of Psychological Science.
Koch’s team works [...]
What is the meaning of Success
Success is what dreams are made of. Success is about making it in life. Fast cars, expensive penthouses, designer labels—in other words, high material viability is the new success mantra. Yet we see large hordes of people demanding to do more than that by trying to find a common denominator for success. No longer weighed [...]
