Have you ever been so absorbed in something that you felt like you blacked out? Psychologists refer to this as being in the “zone”, where you are so intensely focused on a task that you lose track of time. While this experience exemplifies what it is to live in the moment, for the most part, it’s not common.| Virtues For Life
“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” ~Mahatma Gandhi Mohandas “Mahatma” Gandhi spent his life working to fight discrimination and poverty against Indians, both at his home in India and for 20 years in South Africa. He was a leader in the Indian independence movement from Britain and a pioneer in […]| Virtues For Life
“An empowered life begins with serious personal questions about oneself. Those answers bare the seeds of success.” ~ Steve Maraboli Many of us go through life and may never stop to ask ourselves the questions that could mean the difference between a great life or a mediocre one. We go about our days on autopilot, from […]| Virtues For Life
“I hate networking.” It’s a familiar refrain. But in today’s world, networking is a necessity—and fortunately, an aversion to it can be overcome. Drawing on laboratory experiments and on studies at a large law firm, the authors have identified four strategies that can help people become more excited about and effective at building relationships: Focus on learning. Adopt a “promotion mindset” and concentrate on the positives, and you’re more likely to perceive networking as an ...| Harvard Business Review
By Marlena Stoddard We exist as three-dimensional beings: body, mind, and spirit. Even some of our expressions such as “I am beside of myself” allude to our three components. Many things we say about our “selves” actually refer to our mind and spirit. If any of these three parts of us are out of line, […]| Virtues For Life
Knowing what brings you a sense of purpose in life has both psychological and physical benefits, as scientifically proven.| Virtues For Life
Bored with the monotonous routine and want to break free? Neither a vacation nor drink can make that happen. Below are ways to live a fulfilling life.| Virtues For Life
“The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to your child, a good example; to a father, deference; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to yourself, respect; to all men, charity.” ~Benjamin Franklin When one of the Founding Fathers […]| Virtues For Life
Sometimes what keeps us from getting what we want in life is our reluctance to change. Here are 10 ways to step out of your comfort zone and into greatness.| Virtues For Life