Simple Pleasures, Everyday Joie de Vivre.

Photo by Milad Fakurian on Unsplash This article is about letting go of rigid beliefs which limit you and focuses on improving your mindset. Did you know there are actually things you can do to improve your performance and even your IQ? From education to taking supplements, there are many things you can do in order to be more successful.  You can practice things regularly until you reach mastery. You can train your brain in order to achieve what you want. You learn to use your emotional muscle to do things like stopping  procrastinating and saving money. It's really just a matter of discipline. I hope the article inspires you and lights the way to freedom.  Neuroplasticity neuroplasticity noun the ability of the brain to form and  reorganize   synaptic  connections, especially in response to learning or experience or following injury. "neuroplasticity offers real hope to everyone from stroke victims to dyslexics" (dictionary.com) Growth mindset Is the beli...

                                     Build In this sense of the word means : to establish, increase, or strengthen (often followed by  up ): to build a business; to build up one's hopes. - dictionary.com Today we are going to look at the verb to build. Including ways of creating habits, strengthening relationships, and furthering your career. Starting small and daily practice can enable you to achieve almost anything, the sky is the limit if you put in the work! So first let's look at our habits. (1) Build Habits Daily Practice As the saying goes - practice makes perfect. If you practice something most every day you will see improvement in your performance, you will gain confidence and skills as you move forward. Day by day your practice will get better and better and you will eventually be able to master your craft.  Improving on Yesterday Every evening, reflect on your day and set ...

  creativity [ kree-ey- tiv -i-tee, kree- uh - ]   noun the state or quality of being  creative . the ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns, relationships, or the like, and to create meaningful new ideas, forms, methods, interpretations, etc.; originality, progressiveness, or imagination: the need for creativity in modern industry; creativity in the performing arts. the process by which one utilizes  creative  ability: Extensive reading stimulated his creativity. Dictionary.com You can be creative no matter who you are or what your IQ is. Although talent is lovely and helps in life, many things can be cultured and you can learn new behaviors. You can see which personality traits you already have or stand to gain from learning about the creative process - which has it's own phases, practices'; may have a little madness; can be called by other names; having skills you can hone; and with plenty of opportunities for improvement.  Creative...

Gratitude Photo by Lip on Unsplash   Gratitude: noun the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return  kindness . "she expressed her gratitude to the committee for their support" Gratitude can increase your joie de vivre. Gratitude is the simple process of being thankful for what you have. An attitude of gratitude can steer you away from what's negative and towards what is positive..   “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others .”  (Cicero). For some reason gratitude is transformational, it effects the neurotransmitters in the brain to release chemicals such as dopamine and serotonin to increase, and thereby changes us to a more positive outlook.  The simple activity of counting your blessings can influence many aspects of life including:  Physical Health Mental health Positive emotions Improved quality of relationships Improved quality of friendships Improved employee satisfact...