Self Improvement, Editor's Pick

To Avoid Having Regrets, Don’t Do These 6 Things

Throughout your lifetime, you have undoubtedly had some regrets. Perhaps some regrets were significant, while some were small, and you wish you had more guidance to do better next time. The good news is history has left us ancient wisdom to help guide us. One such example of wisdom comes from Kou Zhun, a famous ...

Tatiana Denning

A stack of Chinese money.

Calm in Chaos: 12 Ways to Boost Your Patience Quotient

The constant rush of modern life and the desire for instant results has made patience a rare commodity. Frustration sets in when you can’t have what you want, leaving you feeling stuck and disheartened. Many struggle with maintaining composure and grace during challenging moments, and being impatient can be a significant roadblock to personal growth ...

Viena Abdon

Woman stressing, overthinking events alone at home.

You Are as Free as You Are Self-Disciplined

A person’s level of freedom and success is intricately tied to their level of self-discipline. By fostering self-discipline, you can explore opportunities and help shape your destiny.  Let’s take a look at a couple of inspiring stories of people who have been able to do just that. High achievers are tenacious It is said that ...

Tatiana Denning

Self-discipline.

Practices That Only Take 3 Minutes That Successful People Use

There is nothing more magical in this world than time. Time balances everything in the world, and time heals the human heart. Time teaches successful people how to strengthen their self-cultivation and improve their behavior. They have discovered the secret of practices that only take 3 minutes. There are some practices that if you do ...

Emma Lu

An alarm clock showing 11 o'clock.

National Sleepy Head Day: The History of Laziness

Looking for an excuse to sleep in? Maybe it’s time you start looking into celebrating National Sleepy Head Day. Find out what’s unique about this Finnish tradition regarding laziness and how it has legitimate roots in history. There’s an actual Finnish tradition that started in the medieval period, which is now recognized as National Sleepy ...

Mike West

Alarm clock in the foreground with a young man sleeping in the background.

The Surprising Truth: Motivation Often Follows Action

We’ve all been in situations when we know we should get started on work or move toward a goal, but we don’t have the motivation to take the initial step toward achieving either. We keep our fingers crossed, expecting the next wave of inspiration to carry us forward magically. What if, on the other hand, ...

Haidene Go

Motivation comes before action.

Discovering Your Perfect Hobby: A Guide to Finding the Right One for You

A hobby is more than just a simple pastime — it is a transformative activity that can revolutionize your life, infusing it with joy, satisfaction, and a host of benefits that significantly enhance your overall well-being. It can act as an outlet where you can delve into your interests, unearth new passions, and foster a ...

Haidene Go

Illustration of stickers, including masks for theater, a palette and paintbrush, a camera, a microphone, a TV set, dancing shoes, a quill with ink and paper, pottery, a clapboard for movies, a circus tent, and a lute.

The Benefits of Play for Children’s Development

They say that children’s work is play — and they’re right! This is how children learn about the world and themselves. It’s as essential to healthy development as eating healthy, reading books, and getting enough sleep.  The fantastic thing about playing is that children do not need expensive toys to be entertained. As long as ...

Haidene Go

Teacher leading students to play a game on the playground.

Revisiting Childhood Dreams for Personal Growth

In the secret depths of our childhood memories, we all harbor dreams that once sparked our imagination and filled our hearts with joy. Seemingly lost amid the rush and responsibilities of adulthood, these dreams hold a key of immense value: They provide profound insight into who we’ve become today. This article explores how rekindling those ...

Viena Abdon

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Endurance and Hard Work: Preparing Children for Life’s Obstacles

As parents, it’s our instinct to love and support our children to set them up for a happy, successful life. Yet, an old saying warns that “too much of a good thing is not good.” In your attempts to shield your children from life’s harsh realities, you may unintentionally prevent them from undertaking challenging experiences ...

Haidene Go

Happy brother and sister leap into the air while holding hands outside by a pond.