Tag: personal-growth
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The Hidden Wisdom of Delay: How Procrastination Can Work for You
What Is Procrastination? Procrastination is the act of delaying a task, often choosing short-term comfort over long-term gain. It’s that quiet inner voice that says, “I’ll do it later”—even when we know better. Traditionally, procrastination is viewed as laziness, lack of discipline, or poor time management. But psychologists now understand it’s more complex—it’s an emotional…
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Boundaries: The secret ingredient to lasting love
When most people think of a healthy relationship, they picture love, trust, and intimacy. But there’s one ingredient often overlooked: boundaries. Far from being walls that keep people apart, boundaries are bridges that connect two people with respect, clarity, and balance. Without them, love can feel suffocating. With them, love becomes sustainable. 1. Why Boundaries…
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Confidence vs Competence: Why the Loudest Are Often the Least Capable in the workplace
In 1999, psychologists David Dunning and Justin Kruger uncovered a fascinating paradox of human behavior. Their research, now famously known as the Dunning-Kruger Effect, showed that people with lower competence tend to overestimate their abilities, while the truly competent often underestimate themselves. This creates a strange imbalance: those who know the least often appear the…
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Why Some People Struggle to Be Happy: The Trap of Expectations and the Power of Acceptance
Happiness isn’t always about what we have — it’s often about how we think. Some people seem naturally content, while others constantly chase happiness but never quite reach it. Why? A big part of the answer lies in two powerful forces: expectations and acceptance. 1. High Expectations, Low Satisfaction We all carry an internal script…
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The Power of Excuses: How They Control Us—and How to Break Free
We’ve all done it. “I’m too tired.”“I’ll start tomorrow.”“It’s not the right time.”“I don’t have what it takes.”“If only I had more money, more time, more support…” Excuses. They seem harmless. They even sound reasonable. But make no mistake—excuses are powerful. And if we’re not careful, they can quietly become the strongest force holding us…
Dr. Alfred D'Silva 