The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.

Do one thing every day that scares you.

Cultivate vigor, patience, will, purity; avoid malice and pride. Then, you will achieve your destiny."

You have the right to work, but never to the fruit of the work.

“Even if one’s father is a misdemeanor, even if the world abandons him, it is the duty of the son to worship the father like God.”

Understand yourself and those around you.

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Personal Development

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Mindfulness

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Motivation & Inspiration

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Learning & Education

Rising from Falls: Wisdom from Inspirational Minds

Brain asymmetry defines a neurological peculiarity in which there are structural and functional differences between the two hemispheres. This affects many areas of human development. Not all people show the same anatomical shape of this organ. As a matter of fact, each human brain is unique and presents particular characteristics.In 1864, the neurologist, Paul Broca, discovered that this functional asymmetry caused language to be located, to a greater degree, in the left hemisphere. Lateralization (being right-handed or left-handed) is linked to structural asymmetries of the cerebral cortex.

Brain asymmetry

Cerebral asymmetry affects behavioral, cognitive, and psychological domains . The impact of this anatomical and functional characteristic is such that, a study conducted by the University of León (Spain), claims there’s a need to promote neuropsychology as a mechanism to better understand learning processes in humans. Mental conditions such as schizophrenia reveal certain brain asymmetry in areas that mediate exhaustion and lack of initiative (apathy).

The effects of neurological asymmetry

The asymmetry of the brain could explain why people are right or left-handed. However, according to an article published in the journal, PNAS, there seems to be a genetic trigger. It seems that, while being left-handed is associated with differences in brain asymmetry, the same happens in some regions linked to language, manual control, vision, and working memory.While in right-handers, the left hemisphere controls the dominant right hand, in left-handers, it’s the opposite.

Laterality

Cerebral asymmetry is a fundamental characteristic of the organization of the nervous system. It can create anatomical variations and alter the functioning of multiple neurological processes. Therefore, it’s not surprising that this biological peculiarity triggers a number of mental health problems.

Mental disorders and brain asymmetry

<ul><li>Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder</li><li>ASD (autism spectrum disorder). Sufferers exhibit altered lateralized neurodevelopment. However, scientists highlight the need to carry out further research and reviews to reach clearer conclusions</li><li>Theres a link between major depression and brain asymmetry. It claims there’s less activity in the left hemisphere and hyperactivity in the right frontal area</li><li>A study claims patients with schizophrenia present greater asymmetry in their gray matter . This anomaly appears during a child’s neurodevelopment</li></ul>

Common Disorders

Curiously, the asymmetry of the brain makes us have a greater tendency to chew on one side and not the other. A study conducted by the University of Barcelona (Spain) states that this preference is the effect of lateralization and particularities in the neurological anatomy between the hemispheres.Predilections have been found in the use of sensory organs such as the eyes , with the right being the preferred one in most cases. If you want to know what your preference is, try looking through a lock. Which eye do you automatically use?

A favorite side to chew on and a favorite eye to look with

We should clarify that creative thinking requires using a good part of both hemispheres. This cognitive process demands high doses of intuition and imagination, combined with logical analysis, reasoning, reading, and language.The researchers discovered that the most creative people exhibit brain asymmetry linked to the functionality of dopamine. In fact, these individuals receive a lower level of this neurotransmitter in their right hemisphere. This allows them to combine remote and original concepts to shape innovative and effective ideas.

Do most creative people have any brain asymmetry?

Brain asymmetry affects various psychological areas of the human being, including mental disorders. Find out more here.

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Creativity

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Science & Nature

Brain Asymmetry and Psychological Processes

<ul><li>When ADHD was called ADD, very few recognized it as a mental disorder or even a real issue.</li><li>ADHD can impact mental well-being much worse than depression or anxiety. Left untreated, it can ruin lives, contribute to divorce and professional setbacks, and deprive a person of peace and harmony.</li><li>Discovering and recognizing a problem is the first step to solving it</li></ul>

ADHD is a neurological syndrome (not merely behavioral or psychological) that includes three distinctive symptoms: • Impulsivity • Distractibility • Hyperactivity

Although these are the most common signs of ADHD, some people suffer from daydreaming and low energy instead of hyperactivity. It also exhibits distinct behavioral patterns, such as: • Failing to stay focused. • Experiencing relationship problems. • Struggling to finish projects. • Sabotaging self-development. • Reacting impulsively and emotionally to people and events. • Making considerable effort to differentiate social contexts. • Missing deadlines. • Moving, pacing, and overusing body language when talking. • Using alcohol, drugs, or any other addiction as an escape.

Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood through Adulthood by Edward M. Hallowell, MD, John J. Rat

Groundbreaking and comprehensive, Driven to Distraction has been a lifeline to the approximately eighteen million Americans who are thought to have ADHD. Now the bestselling book is revised and updated with current medical information for a new generation searching for answers.   Through vivid stories and case histories of patients—both adults and children—Hallowell and Ratey explore the varied forms ADHD takes, from hyperactivity to daydreaming. They dispel common myths, offer helpful coping tools, and give a thorough accounting of all treatment options as well as tips for dealing with a diagnosed child, partner, or family member. But most importantly, they focus on the positives that can come with this “disorder”—including high energy, intuitiveness, creativity, and enthusiasm.

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Mental Health

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Edward M. Hallowell, M.D.

John J. Ratey, M.D.

Driven to Distraction (Revised)

In 'A Christmas Carol' by Dickens, we learn that tough experiences don't just happen once and disappear. They hang around, coming back again, much like Freud later explained. It's a deep idea that helps us understand why certain experiences stay with us.

Trauma Stays with Us  

Scrooge's grumpiness isn't just about being old; it goes back to his lonely childhood. Dickens shows us how our early years can shape who we become. It's a reminder to consider people's pasts when understanding them.

Scrooge's Lonely Childhood 

Even before Freud, Dickens suggests that facing and mourning our past can be healing. Scrooge's journey involves tears and acceptance. It's a touching idea that tells us embracing our history, with all its pain, can lead to personal growth.

Healing through Mourning

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Lessons from 'A Christmas Carol'

King Asoka was the greatest monarch this world has ever seen, he ruled over entire Indian subcontinent and present day Afganistan and Pakistan and Bangladesh. He also had good ties with the Hellenistic world and spread Buddhism all over Asia and West Asia. He was great because he did not oppress or convert the religion of the territory he conquered.

Who Was King Ashoka?

But as all great things come to an end so did Maurya empire. Some historians say the policy of non violence towards any living being made the military weak and people forgot their martial capabilities. Hence after Asoka died, in just 10 years Maurya Empire collapsed from invasions and internal treachery.

Why Mauryan Empire Fell?

Ashoka chose the path of non violence and preached to live with harmony among all living beings after the Kalinga war. He opened hospitals, welfare homes, even appointed ministers for the minority gender and religion. But after his death it took no time for people to get back to corrupt ways. This is what has happened in Tibet and India. Both were attacked by imperialism of foreign country. World doesn’t know that this landmass has excelled in knowing the ultimate answer that all religions can’t answer “Is there god?” “Why is there suffering?” “What is after death?”.

What Buddha Preached, Ashoka Showed The World To Chose The Path

We have accepted that people are mean and world is cruel, because back in history people fought for anything and snatched everything. Today we have all the knowledge right at our fingertips to figure out how to become a better human. Buddhism and Vedanta has all the answers for the unanswered questions the modern scientists have. But the world is currently structured in a wrong way, there is plenty for everyone in this world. There shall not be a single person hungry if all come together to realise that we are one.

Struggles Of The Mordern World

Everybody can and will counter the above and no one will try to find out about Buddhism or King Ashoka. Everyone wants not to disturb this illusion they are living. Everyone wants to adjust themselves in the way world is right now. Because to change is difficult and a long process and we have done enough damage to ourselves already.

Happy Where I Am

But what Asoka speaks of which he learned from Buddha and if we follow that and if that doesn’t lead to salvation of mankind than this is how its supposed to be. I bow down to those few people who are still trying.

Read The Dhammachakra

Here i have shared my view on the Indian King Ashoka of the 268 BCE who has been forgotten because he renunciated his entire kingdom and took the path towards enlightenment and service. Let’s see what we can learn from him and implement a fraction into our lives.

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History

The Forgotten Great King Ashoka and the 21st century

Put out so much positive energy that the Universe has no option but to return it.

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Flood Them With Positivity

I recently read the book “Emotional Intelligence 2.0 ” by Jean Greaves and Travis Bradberry, which was among the books in my ‘To-Read’ list this year and I really enjoyed it, deeply.
Here is a summary of what I got from it.

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE 2.0

Emotional intelligence (EQ), according to the authors, is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one’s own emotions effectively, as well as the ability to recognize, understand, and influence the emotions of others.  The EQ concept has a set of skills and competencies that are crucial for navigating social interactions, making sound decisions, and achieving success in various aspects of life.

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE (EQ) 

Definition: Understanding one’s own emotions and being aware of how these emotions can impact thoughts, decisions, and ultimately actions.It forms the foundation of emotional intelligence, allowing individuals to recognize and comprehend their emotional responses.

SELF AWARENESS 

<ol><li>Quit treating your feelings as good or bad</li><li>Observe the ripple effect from your emotions</li><li>Lean into your discomfort</li><li>Feel your emotions physically </li><li>Know who and what pushes your buttons </li><li>Watch yourself like a hawk… </li><li>Keep a journal about your emotions </li><li>Don’t be fooled by a bad mood </li><li>Don’t be fooled by a good mood, either </li><li>Stop and ask yourself why you do the things you do </li><li>Visit your values </li><li>Check yourself </li><li>Spot your emotions in books, movies, and music </li><li>Seek feedback </li><li>Get to know yourself under stress </li></ol>

Self-awareness Strategies include:

Definition: Effectively managing and controlling one’s own emotions, impulses, and behaviors.Self-management involves handling stress, remaining adaptable, and maintaining a positive outlook. It enables individuals to respond to challenging situations with composure.

SELF MANAGEMENT 

<ol><li>Breathe right </li><li>Create an emotion vs. reason list </li><li>Make your goals public </li><li>Count to ten </li><li>Sleep on it </li><li>Talk to a skilled Self-Manager </li><li>Smile and laugh more </li><li>Set aside some time in your day for problem-solving </li><li>Take control of your self-talk </li><li>Visualize yourself succeeding </li><li>Clean up your sleep hygiene</li><li>Focus your attention on your freedoms, rather than your limitations </li><li>Stay synchronized </li><li>Speak to someone who is not emotionally invested in your problem </li><li>Learn a valuable lesson from everyone you encounter </li><li>Put a mental recharge into your schedule </li><li>Accept that change is just around the corner </li></ol>

Self-management Strategies

Definition: Recognizing and understanding the emotions of others by being attuned to their verbal and non-verbal cues.Social awareness fosters empathy and enables individuals to navigate social dynamics effectively. It involves perceiving the emotions of others and responding appropriately.

SOCIAL AWARENESS 

<ol><li>Greet people by name  </li><li>Watch body language  </li><li>Make timing everything  </li><li>Develop a back-pocket question  </li><li>Don’t take notes at meetings  </li><li>Plan ahead for social gatherings  </li><li>Clear away the clutter  </li><li>Live in the moment </li><li>Go on a 15-minute tour  </li><li>Watch EQ at the movies  </li><li>Practice the art of listening  </li><li>Go people watching  </li><li>Understand the rules of the culture game  </li><li>Test for accuracy  </li><li>Step into their shoes  </li><li>Seek the whole picture  </li><li>Catch the mood of the room </li> </ol>

Social Awareness Strategies

Definition: Building and maintaining positive relationships by effectively managing interpersonal interactions.Relationship management involves communication, conflict resolution, and teamwork. It focuses on leveraging emotional intelligence to foster healthy and productive relationships in both personal and professional settings.

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT 

<ol><li>Be open and be curious </li><li>Enhance your natural communication style </li><li>Avoid giving mixed signals </li><li>Remember the little things that pack a punch </li><li>Take feedback well </li><li>Build trust </li><li>Have an “open-door” policy </li><li>Only get mad on purpose </li><li>Don’t avoid the inevitable </li><li>Acknowledge the other person’s feelings </li><li>Complement the person’s emotions or situation </li><li>When you care, show it </li><li>Explain your decisions, don’t just make them </li><li>Make your feedback direct and construct</li><li>Align your intention with your impact </li><li>Offer a “fix-it” statement during a broken conversation </li><li>Tackle a tough conversation </li></ol>

Relationship Management Strategies

<ul><li>EQ scores increased between 2003 and 2007</li><li>EQ is a learned skill</li><li>EQ scores dropped between 2007 and 2008 (recession in the US)</li><li>EQ can also be unlearned</li><li>Men and women relatively tie in social awareness scores</li><li>Men have overtaken women in self-awareness over time</li><li>Women are better than men in social awareness and relationship management</li><li>CEOs, on average, have the lowest EQ scores in the workplace</li></ul>

LATEST DISCOVERIES IN EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE 

I recently read the book “Emotional Intelligence 2.0 ” by Jean Greaves and Travis Bradberry, which was among the books in my ‘To-Read’ list this year and I really enjoyed it, deeply.

Here is a summary of what I got from it.

I recently read the book “Emotional Intelligence 2.0”  by Jean Greaves and Travis Bradberry, which was among the books in my ‘To-Read’ list this year and I really enjoyed it, deeply. Here is a summary of what I got from it. Emotional intelligence (EQ), according to the authors, is the ability to recognize, understand, and…

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Teamwork

Emotional Intelligence 2.0 - Book Summary

Becoming a Lifelong LearnerRecognizes Limitations:<ul><li>Understands that no one knows everything and there is always more to learn.</li><li>Knowledge is boundless.</li></ul>Open to Learning:<ul><li>Maintains a mindset of continuous learning, always seeking out new information and perspectives.</li></ul>Acknowledges Mistakes:<ul><li>Admits when they are wrong or don't have all the answers, seeing mistakes as opportunities for growth.</li></ul>Values Others' Knowledge:<ul><li>Respects and values the knowledge and experiences of others, fostering a collaborative and inclusive approach. </li></ul>

A person who embraces humility in their knowledge

Avoids Arrogance:<ul><li>Does not act superior or flaunt knowled to assert superiority over others and refrains from a know-it-all attitude.</li><li>Remains open to different perspectives</li></ul>Appreciates Complexity:<ul><li>Understands that many topics are complex</li><li>Recognizes there can be multiple valid viewpoints</li></ul>Encourages Dialogue:<ul><li>Engages in discussions with willingness to listen and learn</li><li>Consider different perspectives.</li></ul>Remains Humble in Achievements:<ul><li>Stays humble despite expertise</li><li>Avoids using knowledge to act superior</li><li>Does not use knowledge as a tool for arrogance.</li></ul>

Avoids Arrogance and Appreciates Complexity

Embracing humility in knowledge contributes to a positive and collaborative learning environment. It fosters a culture where individuals can share and grow together without the hindrance of ego or arrogance.Never stop learning

Be humble in knowledge

True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing." - Socrates

"The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don't know." - Albert Einstein

"Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less." - C.S. Lewis

Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred to talk." - Doug Larson

"The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge." - Stephen Hawking

"Knowledge makes people humble and arrogance makes people ignorant." - Unknown

"The more you know, the more you realize you don't know." - Aristotle

"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." - Aristotle

Humility in knowledge refers to the ability to acknowledge one's limitations, uncertainties, and the vastness of what is yet to be learned.

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Humility in Knowledge

The Need for Emotional Safety and Mental Well-beingDo you feel?Feeling the desire for a deep conversation but being hesitant due to concerns about misunderstandings, drama, or a potential loss of peace is a common experience.If you find yourself feeling this way, know that you're not alone. It's a common experience for many people.This may stem from a need for emotional safety and a desire to avoid potential conflicts or disruptions to one's mental well-being.You might consider below👇

What's emotional safety

- Communicate your need for personal space and boundaries. Let others know that you may not be in the right headspace for deep conversations at the moment.

Set Clear Boundaries

- Share your feelings with someone you trust. Letting them know about your desire for deep conversations but your current reluctance can create understanding.

Express Your Feelings

- Wait for a time when you feel more mentally prepared and open to engaging in a deep conversation. Timing can significantly impact the quality of communication.

Choose the Right Timing

Journal Your Thoughts  - Consider journaling as a way to reflect on your feelings and thoughts. Writing can be a private and therapeutic way to explore your emotions. Seek Solitude  - Take some time for yourself to recharge. Engage in activities that bring you peace and relaxation, allowing you to better navigate conversations when you're ready.

Practice Mindfulness: - Embrace mindfulness techniques to stay present and manage any anxieties about potential misunderstandings. Mindfulness can help ground you in the current moment. Communicate Selectively - Choose conversations wisely and prioritize those that align with your comfort level. Not every discussion needs to be deep or intense.

Remember that it's okay to set boundaries and prioritize your well-being. Personal comfort and peace of mind are crucial, and engaging in deep conversations when you feel ready and willing is entirely valid.It's okay to prioritize your peace of mind and mental well-being is not only okay but also essential for overall health and happiness.

It's okay 👍

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If you find yourself in this situation, you might consider a few strategies

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Time Management

Emotional Safety and Mental Well-being

The Indian leadership scenario is a combination of leaders who are kind-hearted, partiality-based, selfish, authentic, courageous, and organization-oriented. Some of these can affect the individual who is under a leader. If the leader is well structured and has the potential to guide individuals through good and bad uncertainties in the right way while considering the value of each individual's existence, this would be a revolution for every organisation or community.

Indian Leadership

As some leaders lack awareness of human existence for everyone, they tend to just work for their own benefit, which may be a pressure from higher authorities or owners. Overall, this affects the individuals. Most Indian leaders are made under the influence of their hereditary or own willingness. This inheritance can affect a leader in how they guide, react to circumstances, or work, so it's important to make them aware of the importance of life and their decisions.

Examples Of Leaders Drawback

The best example of Indian leadership is politics, where most of them are working to scam more money rather than helping the states under them. The main problem is that they don't have a clear understanding of human existence, how we should be grateful for what we have, and how we can be helpful to others who don't have what we have but just the fad on money. In this regard, incorporating existential psychotherapy into Indian leadership can help individual leaders, starting from the government to each organisation, which could be beneficial for each individual to achieve greater goals.

Politics

Through existential psychotherapy, we can make the leaders aware of life and the meaning that needs to be theirs, not just for themselves but for the individuals under them, which means the existential psychotherapist and the listener are both getting benefits. This can lead to a change in the way leaders treat people and behave with them because they will realise everyone has their own life and life is finite, so we should live with our full authenticity, if not shown to others, at least for ourselves. The decision-making process is enhanced from self-benefit to community benefit.

Impact Of Existential Psychotherapy

The leader will be able to understand that life has meaning in every uncertainty, not just the wins. Existential psychotherapy can even lead so many ruthless leaders to become better than nothing just by changing the atmosphere in which they live by choosing their own freedom. The leaders will be able to develop humility and inner peace through their own strength. By focusing on personal accountability, creating purpose, and accepting the inherent difficulties of leadership, existential psychotherapy helps Indian leaders who are confronting uncertainty become more resilient.

Development

It empowers leaders to face ambiguity head-on, strengthening their ability to overcome obstacles, persevere through hardship, and ultimately produce stronger deliverables and results. Existential psychotherapy can play a vital role in taking the Indian leadership scenario to the next level with the inclusion of Indian beliefs on spiritual existence for the well-being of each individual. Ultimately, the integration of Indian spiritual ideas with existential psychotherapy has the potential to greatly improve the leadership situation.

Uncertainties

Through addressing existential issues and embracing spiritual dimensions, this method cultivates resilient leaders who honestly manage obstacles, align with cultural values, and promote holistic well-being—all of which contribute to an increase in overall effectiveness as a leader.

The Role Of Existential Psychotherapy

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