We extol the virtues of freedom in books, movies, speeches, and everyday conversations—a desire deeply embedded in most of us as we recognise its potential to enhance our happiness. Yet, the quest for increased freedom in one's .. more..

Despite the obstacles and unfortunate circumstances that may come your way, how do you go about living your life? The question is not whether or not you will experience calamity, but rather when. Therefore, having a strategy to deal with .. more..

On a cold January morning inside a Washington DC subway station, a young man pulled his violin out of its case and slung it over his shoulder.

I watched a documentary on television many years ago, and I can't remember much of it. But I remember an important scene. The documentary was about hidden diseases that people often live with for years. .. more..

In a world where knowledge is often considered power, suggesting that ignorance could be beneficial may seem strange.

Most people want you to change your mind to suit them, but they won't change their opinions to suit you. Instead, they continue leading their lives. How do you see it?

When facing failure, people can either succumb to negativity or choose to learn from the experience. The victim mentality perpetuates dwelling on negative emotions after a setback.

Have you ever felt like you were performing on stage—living out a role rather than your reality?

Note: This article is by Eric Weiner, who gives us life advice from his book, The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers.

Like every other day, it was an ordinary one. Having struggled out of bed, I started whining and getting ready for work. I only slept for two hours that night because of my infant son, who shares a one-bedroom apartment with me and my wife. I .. more..

A person is usually afraid of things that contribute to their development and growth. They try to avoid them and replace them with less important things, as if self-confidence, courage, and self-love are scary things and limited to the .. more..

In the first part of the article, I talked about my experience dealing with uncertainty and reviewed my approach. The first strategy for handling uncertainty was to concentrate on the variables under one's control and stop worrying .. more..