In the ever-evolving journey of life, our emotional health stands as a vital pillar, influencing how we perceive, interact with, and respond to the world around us. It’s a complex, multifaceted domain that encompasses our feelings, thoughts, and behaviours, shaping…
Coaching is the skill of helping an individual to fulfil their potential by overcoming internal obstacles. As a tool, coaching is now more important than ever for assisting people in their personal development, enabling them to adapt to the ever-changing…
In our hyperconnected, fast-paced society, there is a tendency for us all to make snap judgments. This instinctual approach to decision-making, while quick, is often marred by inherent biases and errors. It’s a dilemma many of us face, especially when…
If you’ve ever looked into the world of self-improvement and personal development, you might have heard of Stephen R. Covey’s landmark book, ‘The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People’. For me, it wasn’t just another self-help book I stumbled upon…
Carl Gustav Jung, a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, has forever left his indelible mark on the field of psychology. His concepts of the collective unconscious, archetypes, synchronicity, and analytical psychology continue to permeate psychology, philosophy, literature, and, more recently, personal…
The Five Agreements is a spiritual self-help book written by Don Miguel Ruiz and his son Jose Ruiz, which builds upon the teachings of the popular book, The Four Agreements. The Five Agreements provide a guide for personal freedom and…
Is human nature one of kindness and cooperation? This is a question that has been debated for centuries, with some arguing that humans are inherently selfish and aggressive, while others believe that we are fundamentally good. In his book “Human…
‘Meditations’ is a collection of personal writings by the Stoic philosopher and Roman Emperor, Marcus Aurelius, who lived almost 2,000 years ago. Despite Marcus Aurelius’ power and wealth, he lived a simple and disciplined life, and his book reflects a…
Four Thousand Weeks is the number of weeks of the average human life span (around 80 years). With this in mind, the author, Oliver Burkeman, spent years attempting to optimise his time, but he realised that his efforts were futile.…
Death is an inevitable part of life, and as we approach the end of our lives, we often reflect on our choices and experiences. Bronnie Ware, an Australian palliative care nurse, worked with patients during their final days and recorded…