Life Skills

As much as that’s important, it is also vital to see how we do that. Being humble is, in fact, more important than being smart. Anyone can become smar...
Read More..

We are starting to acknowledge what many ancient philosophies and spiritual traditions have long maintained—that the mind and body are deeply connecte...
Read More..

When There’s No Cure, There’s Always a Vaccination, introducing “NarVaxin” an Emotional vaccination against N-person....
Read More..

In today’s fast-paced world, people are often found to be juggling numerous responsibilities—academics/career, extracurricular activities, family and ...
Read More..

Every moment in your life, you experience a situation with yourself, the objects around you and people around you. Emotions are the reactions you give...
Read More..

He was the captain of his school’s football team which had won district matches under his captaincy. He was a great orator who went on to win at both ...
Read More..

From a very young age, this child may demonstrate unusual musical skills—such as playing the guitar, piano, or drums—or even sing effortlessly without...
Read More..

What decides your frame of mind? Is it internal? Is it external? How can you make yourself more efficient in most of the situations? If these question...
Read More..

The importance of EI affects all aspects of our life starting from relationships where we need to understand and communicate with others at work to br...
Read More..

Have you ever made a wish at the sight of a shooting star?  It is the journey that made the shooting star visible; I didn’t know much about its origin...
Read More..

Problems arise when the answers to these questions don’t fall under the list of things society has approved. That’s when the judgement begins, and thi...
Read More..

In his bestselling book, Just Listen, Goulston explains that the need to feel understood is a fundamental human need. Further, when people “feel seen,...
Read More..

While a moderate amount of worry can motivate problem-solving, excessive worrying can lead to anxiety and a feeling of being overwhelmed. For instance...
Read More..

Self-love is that pat on the back that you give yourself when you tried your best but couldn’t reach that goal. It is the courage that took you to fac...
Read More..

When I was working in a factory, I had a boss who used to take Plant rounds with me twice a week for an hour or so. During the initial period, while o...
Read More..

Sometimes the storms are the result of bad decisions we made (or decisions we should have made), but other times they can be completely random. Regard...
Read More..

Most often, we base our decision to change only on the results we achieve at the end of any journey and ignore the entire journey for the sake of resu...
Read More..

Think of a person who deeply impresses you. Make a note of each aspect of this person. Write it down. Study what you have written, revaluate. Next, ac...
Read More..

This article is written not to address the various notions of beauty but rather the unexplored realm of life....
Read More..

Don’t get dejected because you couldn’t achieve your set goals, actually you achieved much more than that. Just wonder what you have done, you have ta...
Read More..

In their review of the literature on psychological safety, Edmondson and Lei aver that the construct has benefits both at the individual, group and or...
Read More..

It will be hard sell sometimes to get others involved in your journey, especially at this stage. Don’t give up! I am sure help will arrive when you gi...
Read More..

Many questions haunt us the moment we cherish extraordinary desires.  Moment, we face a little discomfort or sense risk, we convince ourselves by tell...
Read More..

If you set yourself more challenging and higher goals, you make a good starting point. If you achieve them you win bargaining power. It is like a gl...
Read More..

Emotional intelligence is considered as one of the most important skills in leaders and has become the most sought-after interpersonal skills at the w...
Read More..

In a business context, strategic listening is vital for leaders as it enables them to gather insights, anticipate market trends, and align organizatio...
Read More..

For every ambitious person looking to further their career, the expectation to cover emotions and leave them outside the office is a frequent reality....
Read More..

Do we know enough of what we want? We face something and then decide this is not what we want! This goes on. Worst is we are only discontent with the...
Read More..

From petty bickering to gossip to malicious rumours, negativity within an organization is not only toxic but can also balloon. So, before it gets too ...
Read More..

Looking for a job is to let others decide your destiny. So, take your destiny in your own hands. The wise have said ‘if there is not here, there is n...
Read More..

The article delves into the concept of self-investment as the linchpin for attracting desired outcomes across various facets of life, emphasizing the...
Read More..

Many individuals acknowledge the importance of being present and cultivating stillness within, yet the process of incorporating such practices into ou...
Read More..

I guess steep loans and the initial expenses of climbing the education ladder may result in younger professionals biting the bullet of the QoQ ladder....
Read More..

Many people opt for government jobs; reason is ‘job security’. This marks the beginning of end of a dream. I mean the reason, not the entity. Job inse...
Read More..

Being able to adapt and change based on the times or circumstances is indeed a crucial life skill that’s especially relevant in the world of work, whi...
Read More..

Lots of women who have been a part of these programs have gone on to do incredible things. Some have become CEOs of big companies, others have become ...
Read More..

Living a healthy lifestyle goes beyond just eating right and exercising. It involves taking a holistic approach, nurturing not only your body but also...
Read More..

Scheduling important tasks in keeping with our circadian clock, keeping Time Buffers to deal with sudden exigencies and using the power of assertion t...
Read More..

Encouraging the workforce to have discussion on Sexual Harassment, organizing a theater workshop will enhance the awareness on Sexual Harassment behav...
Read More..

The more effort you expend in retrieving memories the more robust they become. By using these tips repeatedly, hopefully they’ll get easier and easier...
Read More..

The right mentor is more valuable than money. Financial resources are essential, but they must be complemented by strategic vision and the guidance of...
Read More..

To fight homesickness, we must remember that it is a natural feeling. Missing home and expressing your emotions about being away from home is all righ...
Read More..

Memory is central to human functioning and a core facet of our identities. Over the past few decades, cognitive psychologists and neuroscientists have...
Read More..

‘Critical thinking’, where objective and rational analysis is applied to arrive at an informed conclusion, is the space to be in. Adopting ‘Critical t...
Read More..

World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report, 50% of us employed today will need some level of reskilling by 2025, and that soft skills such as critic...
Read More..

Everyone in this world is a half brick. If you believe you are the complete brick, your growth will come to an?end....
Read More..

Identifying oneself and the true potential is the foundation block upon which one nurtures the physical and mental wellbeing thereby contributing to o...
Read More..

Zhan Zhuang, derived from Chinese martial arts and healing traditions, translates to "standing like a tree." It involves assuming specific standing po...
Read More..

Boredom is ubiquitous. In a cinema hall different people will feel different watching the same movie. It may also happen that all the spectators in th...
Read More..

If someone is passionate about something they will give their heart and soul to it. And yes, Passion can be mentored if you choose your passion as you...
Read More..

As awe has so many benefits, how can we get more of it in our lives? Do we have to scale Himalayan peaks or buy tickets for Odissi dance ballets?...
Read More..

In many different situations, we question numerous people in daily life. We are looking for solutions to the numerous hidden truths that surround us. ...
Read More..

I urge you to discover your own X factor, the unique quality that sets you apart, use it and let it guide you towards a fulfilling life, extracting th...
Read More..

The average income from self-published authors increased 53% in 2022 compared to 2021, revealing the surprising revelation that independent authors ea...
Read More..

Academic success alone does not necessarily translate into life skills such as communication, leadership, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Thes...
Read More..

More contacts mean more opportunity – I hear this all the time. While connecting with people gives the much-needed opportunity to get work done or kno...
Read More..

A major challenge now for tech companies is how to weather a potential economic slowdown by trimming costs, increasing efficiency, and growing revenue...
Read More..

Staying without a job, that too with the guilt of realizing that your parents were dreaming of you getting settled was very painful. I was getting dem...
Read More..

After winning the recent Oscars 2023 the 2 genie-ous Indian women Guneet Monga and Kartiki Selena Gonsalves said “The future is us and the future is h...
Read More..

Vision boards are a collection of pictures arranged in a way to help you visualize & manifest your goals. This can be done in physical or digital form...
Read More..

Growth mindset takes conscious effort and deliberate practice. Embrace challenges, learn from failure, cultivate a love for learning, practice perseve...
Read More..

Oftentimes, people tend to distract themselves with their burden of work and not address their emotions properly. They might succeed in dealing with t...
Read More..

Media can stop sensationalising celebrity deaths. We need to understand that if someone is constantly asking for poison or wishing for death, it could...
Read More..

Workers are trained to trumpet technical skills and personal achievements on their resumés and talk them up in job interviews. However, to succeed at ...
Read More..

Emotional intelligence can seem like a complex concept; there are specific ways you can develop this by taking time and building skills which help you...
Read More..

On the other hand, he said that the prime culprit in hijacking attention is smartphone. Beyond phones, video screens seem to be inescapable. if one of...
Read More..

If you were a child who threw tantrums—or objects—when things didn’t go your way, you may be a “screamer” under stress at work....
Read More..

A major portion of India's population will be aged by 2050. Amid this elderly are the fastest growing, but unutilized resource. Re-integration of the ...
Read More..

Inculcate the agility and drive to constantly learn by cross-skilling, upskilling, re-skilling, and expert skilling yourself, thus leading towards bec...
Read More..

While there are seekers and doers, there are also those who hesitate and lack motivation to seek and learn. This may be because they do not see value ...
Read More..

When you make a humble start, or starting over again after a fall, never worry for what you are at the moment; give your full to your role and earn a ...
Read More..

There will always be situations where some assertive messages would not bring about the desired results. You may face people crossing limits, not get ...
Read More..

Unconscious biases are social fixes about particular groups of people that individuals form beyond their own conscious perception. Unconscious bias is...
Read More..

No decision is completely correct or incorrect, however the ability to decide is an important leadership quality. In any given situation, not all fact...
Read More..

Have you ever wondered that our bathroom is the place where we began our day? The interior of the bathroom plays a vital role in setting up our mood f...
Read More..

Remember that Insurance is a risk protection tool and investment returns are not priority, therefore they try to give some returns at the end of the i...
Read More..

Because of the work we did, CIMSME has also offered the role of "Global Women Ambassador" to touch and transform children from all over the world. So,...
Read More..

Statistics state that an average officegoer spends 90,000 hours at the office desk. This means ? of our lives is spent on our office bureaus. Mental h...
Read More..

Such people are never dependent on others to make themselves happy; obviously, that does not mean that they are not happy with others; it simply means...
Read More..

Workplace stress has been called the silent killer. The World Health Organization (WHO) assesses that ‘pressure at the workplace is unavoidable due to...
Read More..

Parenting is the hardest job you will ever have. Shaping a child from zero to making him feel worthy of himself is a life-long task. From holding a fi...
Read More..

Procrastination is often confused with laziness, when in fact it is quite different. Procrastination is the active process of ignoring or delaying an ...
Read More..

Happiness is what humans are born with and bestowed in abundance. It takes backstage when people measure success in terms of status and net worth....
Read More..

Can you expect to cure pneumonia just by sunning yourself? Do you think taking a stroll is the right way to get rid of jaundice? If they need medical ...
Read More..

You might not be able to control everything in life, but there are things that you can do to make your life happier and more fulfilling....
Read More..

So many parents and families often are in a denial mode about their children’s or their own mental health issues. This happens due to stigma and taboo...
Read More..

It is extremely useful to know our preferences and prioritize work. Because of the heavy load of work, people get stressed and lose their productivity...
Read More..

The problem arises when we tend to be correct. We put a conscious effort into being right, which makes us risk averse or fear failure. This fear of fa...
Read More..

Whether it's your child, or your inner child you wish to nurture, the journey must start with understanding your own woundedness and mental filters th...
Read More..

When we have our personal life goals, then we tend to procrastinate more, because here, we do not have deadlines and that becomes the sole reason as t...
Read More..

“NO More races. If ever you have to compete, compete against your yesterday, your inner struggles, your low self-esteem, your vices. You will be happi...
Read More..

Mental wellness of individuals changes in every phase of life depending on several factors, including work and family demands, resources, or economic ...
Read More..

“The fundamental difference between ‘must’ and ‘want’ is that if one of the decision alternatives does not satisfy a "must", then that option should b...
Read More..

Most of the people find it easier while climbing the traditional and convenient predefined job ladder, but if you are aiming to fit a leadership role,...
Read More..

When we talk about high performance, the first key ingredient is, knowledge in the domain and familiarity with the systems and procedures....
Read More..

Active listening builds trust and allows the person to open up. Having their problems understood, reflected, not judged, and decreed shows that you ha...
Read More..

There are many methods to bring in method in madness. I will teach you a method known as KT method i.e. Kepner Tregoe method” Balram starts the lesson...
Read More..

You need to accept the changing nature of life to feel happiness....
Read More..

In business and in life, the powerful questions are the ones that actually get results....
Read More..

There are two systems of thinking. Automatic system and reflective system. As we experience the world more and more, we try to use automatic system of...
Read More..

Apology is the atomic energy of empathy. Failure to apologize is a lapse of integrity that causes the corrosive destruction of your reputation, and le...
Read More..

Interview is not an assessment or an examination. On the other hand, it is a window of opportunity to understand the candidate, how much he or she kno...
Read More..

Never try to achieve a perfect decision; there is nothing called excellent decision. Instead, strive to come up with an optimal solution or at least a...
Read More..

You could discover your saboteurs from simple and free assessments. Saboteurs are the voices in your head that generate negative emotions as you handl...
Read More..

One of the most significant aspects of Critical Thinking is to realise one’s prejudices and go beyond the prejudices when making decisions, though it ...
Read More..

Critical thinking is the process of analyzing a topic or a problem deeply, based on relevant information....
Read More..

Everyone is so much engaged in the short-term pleasure of watching something interesting and new – there is plenty of content that will keep you busy ...
Read More..

Aspire to be a life-long learner…. It will guarantee your Victory!...
Read More..

When an idea is conjured, the first step to gain clarity is to express it verbally or write it down....
Read More..

Good pedagogy toward fostering character formation begins with an understanding of the heart and soul and their relationship to one another....
Read More..

Have you ever thought about why this happens? Why even after doing our best, joy remains elusive?...
Read More..

Nothing is more precise to describe the art of speaking. Now, how do introverts work this out to their advantage?...
Read More..

When depressed, keep yourself occupied. Do not let yourself think too much to avoid the downhill tumble like the 'Jill came tumbling after'. Seek out ...
Read More..

Tracking your time will obviously make you more aware of where your minutes go throughout the day. By tracking where I spent every moment for a few da...
Read More..

The need for including mental health is of utmost importance in today's social scenario as we all are fully aware of the recurrent cases of child abus...
Read More..

Education must provide life-building, man-making, character-making assimilation of ideas. He believed that the education which does not help to equip ...
Read More..

People in this world are still describing a “good life” in terms of pursuing a degree and getting paid 9 to 6 jobs. No one ever spoke about pursuing a...
Read More..

Motivation is so valuable that it helps individuals to act upon bringing the uniqueness within. It also helps us to gain precious values like personal...
Read More..

Network Intentionally, Professionally and Emotionally. Networking is like an act of planting seeds and watering them every day. Just as the law of nat...
Read More..

However, during testing times, every course of action, path or goal needs to be reviewed and adapted according to the circumstances. We must learn to ...
Read More..

Luckily, we do not live in a world where everyone has to kill each other to prosper or reach the highest rung of the ladder by stepping and pulling ot...
Read More..

A person propelled by courage cannot be limited by the logical norms of the world...
Read More..

The reopening of the industries or the so-called ‘Unlock’ is not going to bring those 27 million youth back on the payrolls. An employment survey says...
Read More..

Travel is reduced to video calls, chatrooms, and online conferences; and leisure has boiled down to balconies, rooftops, virtual games, and movies on ...
Read More..

Intrapersonal communication can be defined as “communication with one’s self and that may include self-talk, acts of imagination and visualization, an...
Read More..

One day, I was travelling by train from Chennai to Bengaluru. I was sitting in the train, and I saw Mr. Keith Peters, a guitarist with AR Rahman in fr...
Read More..

The candidate answered all the questions accurately and the interviewer told him to jump off immediately. The candidate thanked the interviewer and ju...
Read More..

It’s not a scientific topic, just want to take you towards the essential purpose of your life, just want to...
Read More..

It has become a challenging task to change the...
Read More..

As we progress through our lives, we keep setting goals that we wish to achieve. Goal setting not only gives us a long term vision but achieving goals...
Read More..

Earlier in June, we discussed on “Stress – Myth & Practices”. Now, we’ll discuss the stress experienced by teachers and students due to the influence ...
Read More..

I'm not perfect, and occasionally a typo sneaks into my article. If I'm lucky, a sharp-eyed and kind person will send me a private email or message to...
Read More..

Mobile penetration has taken over the world with 5 billion mobile subscriptions for the population of 6 Billions. Till now, these devices are used as ...
Read More..

Stress is a common factor in everyone's life. At different stages of life human beings undergo or experience stress due to various reasons. Let's glan...
Read More..

When it comes to placements conducted on-campus, candidates with valid certification of fluency and competency in foreign languages are offered better...
Read More..

Though blogging is an indulgence and a pastime professional blogs are virtually nonexistent. Its the right time to get started...
Read More..

You can believe yourself, only when you are believable to yourself....
Read More..

Everything around you remains the same; it is your approach towards it that provides you with lot of opportunities...
Read More..

Well, if you're true to yourself you're going to be true to everyone else....
Read More..

An anaemic mindset: Contrasts the above individuals with those who demonstrate quite the opposite....
Read More..

It was an important day in my life. Yes, my very first day at college. My mother and I were seated in a huge auditorium filled with students and paren...
Read More..

In a country with 1.3 billion populace only 2% own cars. Since owning a sedan in India could cost you around Rs. 40,000 a month...
Read More..

A senior manager in a top IT company wrote to his counterpart on the client side after a personal interaction, "Thank you for your time with me. I w...
Read More..

"How about giving your keys to the doctor and request him to take the old lady to the hospital, and you staying back with your dream girl or boy spe...
Read More..

Be clean and neat, including your fingernails, teeth, shoes, hair and face Conservative two-piece business suit in a basic color...
Read More..

Training prepares people to successfully sail through these critical junctions....
Read More..

Being a part of the recruitment panel, it is disheartening to see that youngsters do not understand the importance of spoken communication, and are ...
Read More..

The four aspects of communication: reading, listening, speaking and writing are equally essential and important....
Read More..