Stop giving negative people power over you — There are negative people all around You meet several people in your everyday life. The people you interact and associate with greatly influence your life — they affect your behavior to a large extent: how you think, talk, and act. To remain positive and have a progressive outlook, identify these eight types of negative people around…

Free yourself of unrealistic standards — We’re living in ultra-competitive times where perfectionism is encouraged and celebrated. It is customary to regard perfectionism as positive and consider it a personal strength, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. There’s nothing wrong with being ambitious, striving to do great work, and excelling in your field. …

Get out of the complaining mode, figure out and fix things — Why is everyone complaining? We’ve all been there and done that: complaining, that is. We’ve indulged in ranting more frequently than we’d like to admit. There are simply too many things that irritate you, get on your nerves, and bring out the worst in you that you just can’t keep yourself from complaining. Or…

Simple and effective habits to help you get to the top — One common wish people have the world over, is to be successful. But for most, it stays just there only — at the level of the wish. For they are unable to figure out what it takes to reach there. Only a few take the trouble to find out what…

It’s time to put your life in order — What is a structured life A structured life consists of a planned life where things are organized and mapped out, and there’s much clarity on what needs to be done and when. Establishing structure entails following a daily routine and working in a set pattern that gives your life a rhythm and sense of balance. Importance of structure and routines …

Simple mindfulness practices to anchor you in the ‘now’ — How to stop your mind from wandering Do you often experience losing your focus while working? No matter how important the task is, your mind gets easily distracted and wanders in a random direction. You’re thinking of something this moment, and the next moment, your thoughts hop on to the other thing. Before you realize it, you’re…

5 Easy strategies to stop this negative behavior — What is cynicism and who is a cynical person Cynicism is an attitude of doubt and a way of thinking in which you regard everyone to act out of self-interest. A cynic has mental reservations and suspects everyone to have a motive or a hidden agenda behind what they do. Cynical people’s mistrust runs deep, and they doubt everything…

Self-motivation increases your chances of success — A highly driven person is self-motivated, ambitious and determined to achieve what they want. They have a purpose and a clear vision that helps them stay laser-focused on their goals and pursue them passionately. Love for their work and enthusiasm to succeed make highly motivated people stand out in the…

The way you start your day holds the key to your success — A good morning routine is the foundation of a productive day, and most of the highly successful the world over swear by the power of their morning rituals. A good start increases your energy, builds momentum, and gives a positive tone to your day so that you begin your morning…