When we fear the past we’re actually still looking ahead
Why Do We Fear the Past? Fear protects us from future harm. It evolved to help us prepare for danger, avoid threats, and increase our chances of survival. But if…
Argumentative Indians must also listen
Ego vs Assumptions: The Lost Art of Learning Recently, an economic expert wrote separate articles on China’s remarkable progress for audiences in India and Vietnam. While the core message of…
Believing without evidence is morally wrong
Why Critical Thinking Is a Moral Responsibility in the Digital Age You have probably never heard of William Kingdon Clifford. He is not usually listed among the greatest philosophers, and…
Self Hypnosis 5
Putting Yourself into a Trance Most of us can remember one of the first times we rode a bicycle. It was an exciting but unsteady experience. Gradually, we learned that…
Self Hypnosis – 4
How to Use Visualization Would you like to try a simple experiment? Close your eyes and count the total number of windows in your room. The important question is not…
Self Hypnosis – 3
Posthypnotic Cues: How Self-Hypnosis Continues to Help You After Trance One of the most useful aspects of self-hypnosis is something called posthypnotic suggestion. A posthypnotic suggestion is an instruction given…
Self Hypnosis – 2
Active Progressive Relaxation Sit or lie down in a comfortable position where you will not be disturbed. This technique works by gently tensing different muscle groups above their normal level…
How to resist everyday temptations
Understanding Impulsive Behaviour: Why We Do Things We Later Regret Acting on impulses often feels good at first, but it can bring problems later. Understanding these urges can help us…
Self Hypnosis – 1
Self-Hypnosis: A Tool for Positive Change Welcome to self-hypnosis — a powerful tool for creating positive changes in your life. We often look outside for solutions, but sometimes the greatest…
How to reconnect with your inner child
How Your Childhood Shapes Your Emotional Life as an Adult The experiences you had as a child often continue to influence your emotional life as an adult. Do you find…