Creative ideas allow us to innovate and revolutionize. Being highly creative also gives us far more resources to solve problems than if we are not creative. Furthermore, creative problem solving can often give us far easier solutions to problems then analytical problem solving techniques provide. So, how can we increase our ability to think and […]
Personal Development as a Game
The similarities between personal development and role playing games are often striking. In role playing games or RPG’s, players have a character which must do certain tasks to gain experience points. Personal development involves doing certain tasks to gain experience as well. In RPG’s, a fundamental aspect of the game involves increasing the skill level […]
Balancing Work and Leisure
It’s difficult to achieve balance between work and leisure. Discover why the balance of both is absolutely necessary for productivity and enjoyment.
Control Emotions by Pretending
Our emotions can be influenced by our facial expressions, even if we just pretend. Discover several techniques that can improve your well-being.
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