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.
Read for Success
One trait that appears to be directly connected with the level of success in life is the amount of reading a person does. Gaining new knowledge is a key part of personal growth, and it always appears as if the most successful people are the ones that read the most and spend the most time […]
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