Self-improvement

Articles and tips around self-improvement, energy management, discipline, philosophy and harsh-truths.

Habits explained part 4: Routine/Response

Reading Time: 2 minutesIn the mini-article, Habits explained part 3: Craving we discussed how cravings work. Craving triggers a response/routine, which is a habit’s active part. In this short article, we discuss how to structure routines so that it is likely to be successful with a new or changed habit. This series explains habits and how to detect, change […]

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The most important skill that no one teaches you!

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe human body is a very efficient construct. It always tries to optimize the levels of energy we expend and adapt. It always adapts to the environment and stresses we put it in. When we look at the human mind it should not surprise us that we find similar mechanisms. According to several studies, more than

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How to deal with depression / identifying dangerous thought patterns and coping strategies

Reading Time: 8 minutesDepression is something that can affect anyone. Once, someone spirals downwards it is extremely difficult to get out of this. While I was researching causes and especially also actions that can be taken to mitigate or negate the effects of depression I found this presentation from Dr. Michael Yapko. It resonated with me strongly and contains extremely

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Become a problem solver!

Reading Time: 3 minutesDuring your work life, you will encounter problems and challenges. This is natural and everyone faces it. How you manage those define your leadership. Try to solve your problems first, before approaching the management The question you should ask yourself when a problem pops up is: How can I solve it? What can I do to

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Don’t throw your coffee mug! Learn how to handle business conflicts properly!

Reading Time: 7 minutesGetting angry seldom helps in achieving someone’s goals. I would say in a business context and during the organizational conflict, this is even more amplified, and if not managed correctly you can hit a wall and simply will not be able to get your own targets achieved. Conflict management is a crucial skill and difficult

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Why, what and how to learn to become successful

Reading Time: 6 minutesIn today’s fast-paced world change is occurring with rapid speed. Not only do we face continuous changes but also more and more complex systems and environments that need to be understood to navigate them effectively. To cope with this efficiently keeping an open mind and being interested in learning new things is crucial. You should

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