Year: 2017
Real Leaders Hate Managing People
Hearing the word “leader”, what first comes to mind is often “managers”. But what about Martin Luther King and Mother Theresa? They were great leaders though they weren’t managers. Both won the respect of millions, both started important social movements, and both are remembered as key influencers. Real leadership isn’t about managing people actually, it’s … Read more
How Clutter Drains Your Brain (and What You Can Do About It)
You’re sitting on the subway or bus, trying to read something. It could be related to a work project or it could even be for pleasure. A person comes and sits down next to you. They’re in the middle of a loud personal conversation about their friend’s romantic antics. Now, instead of focusing on your … Read more
Growing Old Is Easy, Growing up Is Painful
Ever since we have been able to think, we’ve been looking towards the future. We imagine how we will look when we grow up, the sort of people we are going to become. Without even knowing it, we set these expectations for ourselves because everything seems possible. From a young age we hear time and … Read more
Healthy Lunch Recipes That Are Tasty and Easy
A healthy lunch doesn’t need to be boring and difficult to make. Here is a collection of healthy lunch recipes that you can try even though you have a busy schedule. Pick a different recipe every day and enjoy your lunch every time. California Club Croissant Sandwich Photo credit: Source California Club Croissant Sandwich recipe … Read more
Why You Have Fewer Friends as You Grow up (and It’s Normal)
Having good people skills, I know how to make people feel interested and connected. I’m never worried to have no friend. But as I grow up, I find that I have fewer and fewer friends. And this is not just happening to me. It is a fairly common feature with everyone. The root of the … Read more
An Underdeveloped Right Brain Is the Greatest Barrier to Creativity
Most of the works in the society are driven by the left-brain, which does best with linear and logical thought processes. Think about the academic settings, everything from class content to assessments of languages, maths and sciences are designed to work in a logical manner. When it comes to work, most jobs involve tasks that are … Read more
8 Things to Stop Saying to Your Kids (Even if You Have a Good Intention)
Some kids want to grow up to be pro basketball players or astronauts; my daughter on the other hand wants to grow up to become a unicorn. Lots of parents still tell their children often that they can grow up to be whatever they want to be. That’s all well and good unless your daughter … Read more
How a Vegan Diet Keeps Me Energized, Mentally Sharp and Full of Drive
‘But, where do you get your protein from?’. This is a question every vegan person hears nearly on a daily basis. And trust me, I had more than a couple of these discussions. Somehow people believe that meat is a nutrient-rich super package. I might say something that shocks you now: It isn’t. But let … Read more
22 Healthy Breakfast Recipes That Fill You Up Without Gaining Weight
Some people prefer a big breakfast with eggs and sausages, others maybe too rush to eat anything healthy or simply skip it. But breakfasts can shake up your wake up. What you eat in the morning determines your mood and energy level throughout the whole day. If your breakfast is always bread and butter, or yogurt … Read more