Author name: Holly Burns

Frugality goes beyond simple cheapness; it’s a way of Life and a delicate balance of becoming aware of what is coming in and out through your wallet or bank statements, and being frugal means thinking about how you are spending your money and deciding to follow or change your cashflow while still achieving your financial […]

Confucius (Kung-fu-tzu), the Chinese teacher, philosopher, and politician, lived in a time when the Zhou dynasty ruled China. Inspired by the summer months, his teachings are known as Confucianism and have shaped the philosophy and morality of Chinese people and beyond for thousands of years. Confucianism has influenced the leadership, morals, and family structure of

Miyamoto Musashi, an iconic Japanese swordsman and philosopher, is considered one of the greatest samurai warriors ever. During Japan’s volatile Sengoku period, Musashi wandered the countryside, engaging in over 60 life-or-death duels, emerging undefeated every time. His life embodied the strict self-discipline and determination valued in samurai culture. In 1643, near the end of his

No challenge is too great for a disciplined mind: discipline makes the difference between greatness and failure, mastery and mediocrity. As the Greek philosopher Aristotle said, ‘We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.’ He nailed it: discipline creates who we are and what we get. Understanding Discipline

Cultivating mindfulness – the disposition of paying attention to whatever is happening in the present moment, with non-judgment and purpose (i.e., paying attention to it on purpose, as Jon Kabat-Zinn, the founder of the popular Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction program, defines it) – is now widely practiced because it works to reduce stress, increase well‑being, and

The achievement of winning an interview for a new job is a positive step in your job search. But what you say, or how you say it in the interview, may make you never get an offer simply because you used a couple of wrong words that give the interviewer doubts about your faithfulness. Perhaps

Habit Hacking can help you take control of your life by quitting self-destructive behaviors and forming routines that foster a better existence inside and out. In this post, you’ll learn about the science of habit building, strategies for creating the habits you want, and success stories from people who discovered the power of habit hacking

For centuries, philosophers and scholars have explored and debated the concept of happiness – what it means and how we can achieve it. In today’s world, pursuing happiness often focuses on material success, relationships, experiences, and more. However, happiness can be an elusive state. Even those who “have it all” on paper may struggle internally. Identifying

Pursuing personal and professional goals can be both exhilarating and challenging. While striving to achieve our objectives, we often juggle multiple responsibilities, face obstacles, and deal with the pressure to succeed. This constant struggle can lead to stress, affecting our mental well-being and hindering our ability to work towards our goals effectively. However, with the

Being “too nice” is a concept many of us struggle with. At first glance, being nice seems optimistic – who doesn’t want more kindness in the world? However, there’s a difference between true altruism and compromising one’s own needs to please others. The latter can negatively impact relationships and self-esteem when taken too far. This