Looking Ahead: Reflections on the Steps of Life
Paul Baltes, a German psychologist, once said development is all about loss and gain. The image that illustrated above, I saw on the Facebook a few days ago and that…
Discover Your Strengths: Why You Should Stop Trying to Fix Yourself
Let me ask you something. Have you ever tried to force yourself to be good at something that just didn’t feel like you? Maybe you told yourself, “If I just…
The Marshmallow Experiment: A Sweet Lesson About Patience and Trust
Imagine being a child, sitting alone in a room with a delicious marshmallow right in front of you. A researcher tells you, “You can eat this marshmallow right now, but…
The Niagara Syndrome: Are You Drifting Through Life Without Direction?
In his famous book Unlimited Power, Tony Robbins, an American author, coach, and speaker, introduces the metaphor of “Niagara Syndrome” to describe a common pattern in people’s lives (Unlimited Power,…
Social Loafing in the Workplace: What It Is and How to Avoid It
When I was in high school, I took a part in the game called “Tug of War”. There were about 10 students on each side. Honestly speaking, I didn’t give…
A Mango Tree
A few days ago, I got a chance to establish communication with a sociologist regarding the interrelationship between mental health and social factors. He adequately explained the interrelationship by connecting…