Tag Archives: pickthebrain

Finding Flow to Escape Stuck-at-Home Captivity!

“I kind of entered a flow state. I’ve been there before while climbing. You are not thinking ahead. You are just thinking about what is in front of you each second.” Aron Ralston            Feeling isolated or penned in like most of your … Continue reading

Why Emotional Intelligence is Crucial in Business

Emotional intelligence — or EQ, short for emotional intelligence quotient — is defined as the ability to use one’s emotions to full advantage. Emotionally intelligent people have full command of all their social skills (including self-awareness, empathy and the like) … Continue reading

How to end your “if only” list and accept yourself as you are

By Cheryl Melody Baskin If only I didn’t have to work anymore, THEN I’d be happy. If only I could land a job, THEN I’d be happy. If only I could find the right partner, THEN I’d be happy. If … Continue reading

Friends or Fakes? Recognizing the gas-lighters in your life and turning the tables

A true friend is a true gift. Friends are the family we get to choose. It’s often our friends that we form the closest bonds with, who see the best in us, who have our backs through good times and … Continue reading

Feeling Overwhelmed? Self-help author Paul Boynton says, “Join the Club!”

As founder of the BEGIN WITH YES Facebook community with over two million followers and the author of several motivational books including my newest book, BE AMAZING, people automatically assume I have everything well under control. After all, I’m the … Continue reading

I Did Not Quit My Mundane Job After Reading Robin Sharma’s Book

I don’t know if you can relate with me, but ever since I stepped into university, I have dreamt of changing the world (I think most people do). The naïve me thought that the world would be my playground as … Continue reading