They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and nobody knows this better than Lizzie Velásquez. Born prematurely in 1989, Lizzie suffers from a extremely rare medical condition that only two other people in the world have.
Looking Within
There are many ways to reflect on oneself. One very simple and easy to understand method was developed by a Japanese businessman named Yoshimoto Ishin. He called it Naikan, which in Japanese means “inside looking”. The practice of Naikan involves the use of three questions, all related to another person or relationship in your life. They are:
* What have I received from others?
* What have I given to others?
* What troubles and difficulties have I caused others?
Image by: Scott Robinson (CC BY 2.0)
Biology of Politics
Back in 1813, Thomas Jefferson wrote a letter to John Adams. In the letter between the two former U.S. presidents, Jefferson shared a theory. He believed the two political parties which then existed in the United States, had existed all throughout time. He also claimed a person’s political party of choice reflected their attitude and character. Image by Manel (CC BY-ND 2.0)
Is Speaking English Risky?
You might not realize it, but many see speaking in English as risky. They fear the risk of making mistakes or looking foolish. Just like the Extreme Kidnapping though, there’s no real danger involved in making mistakes. What about you? Do you think making mistakes in English is risky or embarrassing? This is important, because fear of failure will stop you from becoming a more fluent English speaker. How can you reframe the way you think and feel when speaking English?
Adapted from an image by Peter Jackson (CC BY 4.0)
Interdependence
Being human is an amazing thing, isn’t it? I mean, we have these incredibly large brains, that we can use to think and imagine and solve problems and ultimately shape the world around us. We have our own thoughts, our own feelings, and our own bodies. As individuals, we are each unique and special It’s really amazing!
But along with this feeling of individual power and uniqueness comes the feeling of separation…
Are Extroverts Happier?
But if you are an introvert, being outgoing is not so easy. So if this professor’s research is true, then it’s good news! You don’t have to feel anxious or embarrassed about being outgoing, because if you just act like an introvert, you’re not only more likely to feel happy, but your English speaking fluency and confidence can improve faster.
How to Best Manage Your Time
This is the time of the year to make new resolutions. These are things that we decide to do to change our lives for the better. And then we get to work on them right away.
Using the Body to Change the Mind
But here’s an interesting question: if the mind-body connection is so strong, and the mind can so easily change the body, wouldn’t the reverse be true? Can the body change the mind? That is, can we use the body as a tool to change our thoughts and feelings? According to social psychologist, Amy Cuddy, the answer is yes.
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