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5 ways to set your boundaries for better life

Aug 03. 2023
How to set relationship boundaries for respect

Relationship boundaries may appear as high walls built around a person to some, a means of creating distance. Some might even see them as selfish, inflexible, or uncooperative. Nevertheless, boundaries safeguard what is sacred to you and promote self-respect, while also encouraging others to respect you in return. No matter if the relationships in question are between you and others, or the relationship with yourself. Why is it important? Firstly, personal limits serve as your initial line of defence with the world: work, acquaintances, family, friends, and partners. Moreover, they protect your time and maintain a feeling of authentic sense of comfort. We desire others to appreciate us and respect our time, and setting relationship boundaries is a way to attain this. By...

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Developmental Psychology

How the Growth Mindset can change your life

Jul 31. 2023
Positive thinking leads to the growth mindset and personal development

There is power in positive thinking. It influences your mood and essentially the way you feel. Imagine now what kind of power there is in growth-oriented thinking in your life.In this blog post, we will explore the empowering advantages of developing the growth mindset, and how this transformative perspective can unlock the doors to continuous learning, personal development, and a life filled with boundless possibilities in your life as a woman. What is the growth mindset? Growth mindset was popularised by psychologist Carol Dweck through her research and book "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" (you can find a link to her Ted Talk at the end of this post). To summarise this book in one sentence, people with a growth mindset...

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Books

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

Jul 30. 2023
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by Carol Dweck A psychologist known for popularising the concept of the growth mindset through her research. The New Psychology of Success explores how mindset impacts personal development and achievement. Dweck introduces two mindsets - the fixed mindset and the growth mindset - and discusses how adopting a growth mindset, believing that abilities can develop through dedication and hard work, can lead to greater success and fulfillment in life. Furthermore, the book emphasizes embracing challenges, learning from failures, and continuously striving for improvement to unlock one's true potential. It's all about being open-minded to what happens to us and our surroundings. The challenges do not burden us but offer an opportunity to learn something new and emerge stronger. Each person has their own...

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Feminine Energy

Your high value is inherent

Jul 27. 2023
Positive thinking leads to the growth mindset, high value woman

In this world of stark contrasts and strong opinions, we often find ourselves questioning our self-esteem. Am I a high value woman? Not only are we constantly proven by everything around us and social media that we are below average intelligence, beauty and status, but we also criticise ourselves a lot. This leaves us feeling inadequate, to say the least. How do I even handle my self esteem in a world where there are probably at least a hundred Chinese children who can do maths or literally anything else better than me. First, let me point out that you have an inherent value as a person. You are a unique person with your own set of qualities nobody else has. There...

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Developmental Psychology

How negative thoughts thrive in your mind

Jul 23. 2023
Personal development starts with your mindset. Stop negative thoughts

Throughout my life, I never received much emotional education. I used to believe that staying busy and avoiding dwelling on things would bring me peace, enough to maintain healthy relationships and a generally smooth existence with myself, ignoring my negative thoughts. As it often happens, the coping mechanisms we develop during childhood and early adulthood might work well for a while, but eventually, they become outdated for the current stage of life we're in. Life got pretty hectic as I threw myself into numerous projects, travels, social events, and work commitments. But too much of a good thing can be exhausting! I found myself craving peace and serenity to balance it all out. So, I decided to slow down a bit,...

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Books

School of Life – An Emotional Education

Jul 23. 2023

by Alain de Botton A writer, philosopher, and essayist known for his insightful explorations of modern life and its complexities An Emotional Education is a profound and enlightening journey into the intricacies of human emotions, artfully blending psychology, philosophy, and literature to offer readers invaluable insights into understanding and navigating the complexities of our inner selves. Moreover with eloquent prose and thought-provoking reflections, de Botton imparts timeless wisdom and practical advice, making this book a powerful guide to emotional intelligence and personal growth. Through looking into ourselves and our emotions, we can understand ourselves better. Links to the book: (Affiliate paid links:) Alain de Botton - An Emotional Education - Amazon US Alain de Botton - An Emotional Education - Amazon UK This book opened my eyes...

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Books

The Art of Thinking Clearly – cognitive bias book

Jul 22. 2023

by Rolf Dobelli An author and thinker known for his work on cognitive biases and rational decision-making. Dobelli masterfully presents a collection of 99 cognitive biases, supported by real-life examples and engaging anecdotes. The author makes the complex psychological concepts accessible to readers of all backgrounds. This is a great cognitive bias book that showcases the biases with examples. Whether you're a psychology enthusiast or someone seeking to sharpen your critical thinking abilities, "The Art of Thinking Clearly" offers an enjoyable and eye-opening read. In other words, it equips you with the tools needed to navigate through the noise of biases, leading you towards clearer, more rational thinking. Links to the book (Affiliate paid links:): Rolf Dobelli - The Art of Thinking Clearly - Amazon...

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Developmental Psychology

The master of selective perception

Jul 17. 2023
Personal development plan gets you to the new beginnings

Sometimes our brain is a little mischievous, working both for us and against us. It's like having a frenemy in your head, always pulling pranks on you when you least expect it. All the automatic processes that happen against our will to support our existence happen without conscious mind even noticing it most of the time, like digestion or pumping blood or stress responses that are supposed to get your butt moving to escape that danger. It's like having a team of little brain workers tirelessly managing our survival. They're like the Avengers of our body, but with fewer capes and more neural connections. But can you imagine if we had to control everything ourselves, consciously? Picture this: you're in a meeting...

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Misc

Hello World!

Jul 17. 2023

Welcome, dear reader, to my blog. I am very happy you’re here! I created this blog so that I can post a weekly nugget of wisdom straight from the depths of my mind. I would like to write here what I consider “I was years old when I found out…” type of revelation. Now, I do possess a plethora of interests and hobbies, but fear not! I shan't bore you with those peculiar topics. Instead, I aim to focus on the genuine stuff that makes life, work, and relationships smoother. On this blog, I’ll post things I’ve learned, some things regrettably kind of too late in life. Why do I write for women, you might wonder? All are  welcome here!  As...

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