Sedentary life is a relatively recent phenomenon, one that our bodies are not designed for. It is defined by the lack of regular physical activity and is one of the leading reasons for preventable diseases and deaths. These include chronic… Read More ›
Life
Why Even Good People Act Unethically
The 21st century didn’t start particularly well when it comes to ethics. Many prominent figures in business and politics across the globe act visibly unethically, bend the truth to their needs, or ignore it completely. We all watch them, applaud,… Read More ›
Defensive Pessimism As A Winning Strategy
Do you worry about your ability to succeed when faced with risky, anxiety-inducing activity? Do you get anxious when asked to do something for the first time? Do you get nervous when being asked to speak in front of a… Read More ›
Why Is There So Much Unethical Behavior In Organizations?
The 2013 National Business Ethics Survey (NBES) showed that even though most misconduct metrics are down, they are still pretty alarming. 41% of participants of the survey reported that they observed misconduct, 63% reported what they saw, and 21% of… Read More ›
12 Ways How To Cope With Loneliness
The global pandemic of coronavirus that just hit the whole world had a dramatic impact on the way we work. Quarantines, physical distancing, and closed offices lead to an increased focus on work from home. People have less face to… Read More ›
Introverts, Beware Of Social Media!
Most introverts love social media. They allow us to communicate with the outside world, make friends, and keep in touch with likeminded individuals without the need to leave our homes. Social media sounds like a gift from heaven. Except, they… Read More ›
Love, Friendship, And Loneliness At Work
Researchers Nicholas Bloom and John Roberts ran an experiment with Ctrip, China’s largest travel agency. They wanted to test the effect of work from home policy and thus let a portion of their employees work from home four days a… Read More ›
How To Achieve Optimal Experience
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, in his book Flow, talks about the psychology of happiness. He suggests that one of the first things you need to do on the road towards fulfilling and successful life and overcoming anxieties and stresses is to become… Read More ›
How Is IKEA Making You Feel Great
Have you ever heard of IKEA? I guess you have. Have you ever heard about the IKEA effect? I guess you may have missed that one. And yet, it plays an important role in getting more satisfaction from your life…. Read More ›
How To Include Mindfulness In Your Life
Mindfulness has become a thing in the world of the 21st century. It has the power to relax you, calm the mind, and increase resilience. The American Psychological Association defines mindfulness as “awareness of one’s internal states and surroundings. The… Read More ›