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The Hidden Treasures of Boredom
In today's fast-paced, hyper-connected world, boredom often carries a negative connotation—something to be avoided or fixed. However, psychologists and creatives alike argue that boredom can be a gateway to creativity, introspection, and innovation. When individuals...
An interesting look at boredom
Boredom is no longer seen as a sign of laziness or apathy but rather as a natural part of the human condition. Let us explore the brilliance of boredom that gives us the best break.
(A) break away from boredom
When we feel drained out, our productivity decreases; and that is when a break revitalizes and energizes us. So, get charged up and read on..
Take a Break: Unlock Your Productivity Superpower
Feeling stuck, restless, or just plain bored? It's time to hit pause! Taking a break isn’t a sign of laziness—it's your secret weapon for enhanced creativity, sharper focus, and a healthier mind. When boredom creeps in, your brain’s “default mode” takes over, sparking...
Understanding curious behaviors
Curiosity helps us to develop our self-awareness that helps us be more honest and authentic with ourselves.It is the super power of humans that makes us invent and innovate, thus fulfilling our thrilling journey towards a vibrant and fulfilling career.
Why, is Powerful
Curiosity is one of the most powerful forces driving human evolution and innovation. From childhood, small observations can trigger deep wonder — like spotting a dark moth on a tree and learning about its adaptive evolution during the Industrial Revolution. As the...
The ‘Why’ of things
Questioning oneself is essential for personal growth and self-awareness and it is curiosity that pushes us to ask questions and to seek answers. Curiosity is what drives scientists to uncover the mysteries of the universe and entrepreneurs to create new solutions to an old problem. So let us read through the critical questions behind questioning itself.
Why, is Powerful
Ever wondered why some of the most groundbreaking discoveries and creations began with a simple question: "Why?" Curiosity is the cornerstone of human progress, driving us to explore, learn, and innovate. It’s not just about finding answers—it’s about challenging...
Language of Creativity
Creativity is the spark that brings imagination to life. It is not bound by rules—it’s about perceiving the world in fresh ways, uncovering hidden patterns, and connecting seemingly unrelated ideas to generate solutions. As limitless as our imaginations, creativity...
The Attention fixation
We are caught between the dichotomy of seeking and paying attention more than ever before in the history of the world. Where is it taking us? Can we think of a positive direction in our thought? Read on to discover, and uncover
The happiness conundrum
Like Edgar Allan Poe’s famous short story, ‘The Purloined Letter’, happiness lies hidden and buried at the most unassuming of places. It lies concealed behind a thin film, waiting to get revealed. Can we take up the challenge?
The art of listening
We do not have the time to listen. It is seldom a priority, being weighed down by several incidents bombarding us constantly. However unless we give our mind really where it needs most, we will lose out we won’t know when.
Good listening
In a world where 33% of the population suffers from loneliness, it is being hailed as the new epidemic. The panacea lies in meaningful communication that can be made possible by active listening.
The dimensions of listening
It is the little things that matter most, they say. And one of them, for sure, is listening. But is it really that ‘little’? Not quite, it seems though.
Values and virtues of listening
We should make a conscious effort to be better listeners, putting aside distractions and engaging with people and information around us. The art of listening is transformative, connecting us, fostering collaboration, and propelling us forward.
Maths: in the world and beyond
Mathematics is the hidden artist painting the canvas of our existence. Its beauty transcends mere calculations, resonating in the symmetries of nature, the harmonies of art and music, and the innovations that shape our future.
The Hidden Treasures of Boredom
In today's fast-paced, hyper-connected world, boredom often carries a negative connotation—something to be avoided or fixed. However, psychologists and creatives alike argue that boredom can be a gateway to creativity, introspection, and innovation. When individuals...
An interesting look at boredom
Boredom is no longer seen as a sign of laziness or apathy but rather as a natural part of the human condition. Let us explore the brilliance of boredom that gives us the best break.
(A) break away from boredom
When we feel drained out, our productivity decreases; and that is when a break revitalizes and energizes us. So, get charged up and read on..
Take a Break: Unlock Your Productivity Superpower
Feeling stuck, restless, or just plain bored? It's time to hit pause! Taking a break isn’t a sign of laziness—it's your secret weapon for enhanced creativity, sharper focus, and a healthier mind. When boredom creeps in, your brain’s “default mode” takes over, sparking...
Understanding curious behaviors
Curiosity helps us to develop our self-awareness that helps us be more honest and authentic with ourselves.It is the super power of humans that makes us invent and innovate, thus fulfilling our thrilling journey towards a vibrant and fulfilling career.
Why, is Powerful
Curiosity is one of the most powerful forces driving human evolution and innovation. From childhood, small observations can trigger deep wonder — like spotting a dark moth on a tree and learning about its adaptive evolution during the Industrial Revolution. As the...
The ‘Why’ of things
Questioning oneself is essential for personal growth and self-awareness and it is curiosity that pushes us to ask questions and to seek answers. Curiosity is what drives scientists to uncover the mysteries of the universe and entrepreneurs to create new solutions to an old problem. So let us read through the critical questions behind questioning itself.
Why, is Powerful
Ever wondered why some of the most groundbreaking discoveries and creations began with a simple question: "Why?" Curiosity is the cornerstone of human progress, driving us to explore, learn, and innovate. It’s not just about finding answers—it’s about challenging...
Language of Creativity
Creativity is the spark that brings imagination to life. It is not bound by rules—it’s about perceiving the world in fresh ways, uncovering hidden patterns, and connecting seemingly unrelated ideas to generate solutions. As limitless as our imaginations, creativity...
The Attention fixation
We are caught between the dichotomy of seeking and paying attention more than ever before in the history of the world. Where is it taking us? Can we think of a positive direction in our thought? Read on to discover, and uncover
The happiness conundrum
Like Edgar Allan Poe’s famous short story, ‘The Purloined Letter’, happiness lies hidden and buried at the most unassuming of places. It lies concealed behind a thin film, waiting to get revealed. Can we take up the challenge?
The art of listening
We do not have the time to listen. It is seldom a priority, being weighed down by several incidents bombarding us constantly. However unless we give our mind really where it needs most, we will lose out we won’t know when.
Good listening
In a world where 33% of the population suffers from loneliness, it is being hailed as the new epidemic. The panacea lies in meaningful communication that can be made possible by active listening.
The dimensions of listening
It is the little things that matter most, they say. And one of them, for sure, is listening. But is it really that ‘little’? Not quite, it seems though.
Values and virtues of listening
We should make a conscious effort to be better listeners, putting aside distractions and engaging with people and information around us. The art of listening is transformative, connecting us, fostering collaboration, and propelling us forward.
Maths: in the world and beyond
Mathematics is the hidden artist painting the canvas of our existence. Its beauty transcends mere calculations, resonating in the symmetries of nature, the harmonies of art and music, and the innovations that shape our future.
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