the parable of the chinese farmer — Has this ever happened to you? Sometimes, we think a bad event is the worst. But later on, that bad thing might actually help something good to happen. To understand this better, let me share a story. Once upon a time, in China, there lived a poor old farmer with…

Sometimes, creating a new habit requires more effort, and often it can be boring. To consistently follow any new habit, you should make it enjoyable. Let me share an interesting story. In 2009, Volkswagen conducted a fun experiment at the Odenplan metro station in Stockholm, Sweden. In the subway, most…

5 secrets to lead a happy life from the book ‘The Happiness Equation’ — Are you happy right now? Some of you might say, ‘Yes! Somewhat’ or ‘Not really’ Now let me ask you another question, “What have you learned about happiness?” Just hold that answer for a minute while I’m going to break the biggest myth about happiness: ‘Work hard today and enjoy…

A simple mindset shift to love what you do — When you’re passionate about your work, you’re less likely to procrastinate and more likely to avoid boredom, ultimately leading to significant accomplishments. But, like me, many people don’t have the luxury of working on things they love. So, is there a solution to this problem? Have you ever experienced inner…

4 techniques to manage stress from the book ‘The Stress-Proof Brain’ — Have you ever dreamed of a stress-free life? Let’s accept reality for a minute; you can’t have a stress-free life. But this doesn’t always have to be a bad thing because if you understand stress, you can handle it in a better and more positive way. Positive? Yes, I’m serious…

To improve my physical and mental health — A Good Life is a combination of your physical and mental well-being. Working hard to achieve your goals is important, but in order to do so, you have to take care of your body and mind. Are there any habits that can help manage both physical and mental health? In…

5 books for beginners — Have you ever bought a book based on random recommendation and fail to read the book? One of my friends who doesn’t read much got interested in stock market, based on a recommendation, he bought ‘The Intelligent Investor’ book. He didn’t even complete 10 pages, and the book was sitting…

5 Key lessons to overcome your worries — Let’s be honest with ourselves; no one could lead a perfect life without having any worries. We all have our problems, and how we handle those difficult times and make a comeback in life is what distinguishes between normal and greatness. In those difficult times, it’s completely normal to act…

4 techniques to attract luck from the book ‘The Luck Factor’ — Did you ever wonder, “Why am I not lucky?” and “Why does luck always seem to favour a few people?” Many times, you might have noticed that people with less talent have attained significant success, be it in their jobs, business, or relationships. How did they achieve that success? Psychologist…