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James Theard on Why Finding Meaning Matters for Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is often discussed in terms of the difficulties people experience. Anxiety, depression, stress, loneliness and emotional uncertainty can understandably become the immediate focus when someone is struggling. Yet James Theard believes there is value in looking beyond symptoms and considering a broader question: what gives a person's life…

inkl · Sep 11

Psychology says people who are highly relaxed at all times and do everything very slowly aren't necessarily lazy: What the behavior reveals?

Psychology says people who are highly relaxed at all times and do everything very slowly may not be lazy, unmotivated or less intelligent. Their pace can be linked to emotional regulation, mindfulness, low stress, focused attention and personality traits. This behavior can also help some people manage cognitive load, respond…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Quote of the Day by Viktor Frankl: ‘If there is meaning in life at all, then there must be a meaning in suffering… without suffering and death human life cannot be complete’

Quote of the Day: The life of Viktor Frankl exemplifies how one can uncover meaning amid profound suffering. His teachings postulate that, despite unavoidable pain, we can discover a sense of purpose. This approach illuminates pathways through life's devastating losses. Although heartbreak can feel void of significance, Frankl’s message empowers…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

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Quote of the day inspired by Voltaire: 'Life is a shipwreck, but we must not forget to sing in the lifeboats' and why choosing joy in the face of chaos may be the ultimate act of defiance

Life often throws insurmountable challenges our way, yet how we respond is within our control. A saying mistakenly linked to Voltaire beautifully encapsulates this spirit of resilience. This notion complements Viktor Frankl's concept of tragic optimism, proposing that we can find joy amid adversity. Embracing radical acceptance allows us to…

The Times of India · Aug 12

Quote of the Day by Viktor Frankl: ‘When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to…’ Powerful life lessons on why accepting the situation and moving towards transformation can heal you

Frankl's message can be understood as an invitation to reclaim whatever sense of agency remains. You may not have caused the situation, and you may not have the power to change it. But you can still choose how you respond, what meaning you give the experience, and what happens within…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

Quote of the day by Tupac Shakur: 'Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is...' and the 1979 literary mystery behind hip-hop’s most unshakeable battle cry

Experiencing the decline of one's inner spirit while still existing is a significant tragedy. This internal defeat surpasses physical death, which is a part of life. The profound insights of Norman Cousins and Tupac Shakur resonate here. Psychologists associate this phenomenon with learned helplessness. To avoid burnout, it is essential…

The Times of India · Jul 29

Quote of the day by Bob Ross: 'The very fact that you're aware of suffering is enough reason to...' and the darkest secret behind human happiness

Bob Ross expressed a powerful notion regarding suffering as a testament to being alive. He suggested that without the dark shades in our lives, the brighter colors wouldn’t shine as vividly. This thought resonates with both ancient Stoic philosophers and contemporary thinkers, reinforcing that embracing pain can lead to deeper…

The Times of India · Jul 27

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What Emotionally Intelligent People Do in the First 10 Seconds After Being Insulted

The pause Chanakya knew aboutChanakya wrote in the Arthashastra that a man who cannot govern his own anger cannot govern anything else. He wasn't offering comfort. He was describing a failure of strategy. The person who snaps at an insult hands power to the one who delivered it, immediately, visibly,…

Times Life · Jul 23

3 Stoic Practices From Epictetus That Help You Stop Reacting and Start Responding

The Slave Who Taught Rome How to ThinkEpictetus did not write his philosophy down. His student Arrian recorded his lectures, and what survived, the Discourses and the Enchiridion, is arguably the most practical stoic manual ever produced. Epictetus was born into slavery in Hierapolis, likely in 50 CE, and spent…

Times Life · Jul 12

Quote of the Day by Viktor Frankl: "Don’t aim at success — the more you aim at it and make it a target, the more..." - Life-changing lessons on purpose, meaningful work, resilience, and why chasing success often fails — from the Holocaust survivor who changed modern psychology

Quote of the Day by Viktor Frankl reminds us of a truth that feels surprisingly relevant in a world obsessed with achievement. His famous words, “Don’t aim at success…”, challenge the modern belief that happiness and success come from relentless pursuit. Instead, Frankl argues that the harder we chase them,…

The Economic Times · Jul 11

5 Short Books Under 200 Pages That Will Permanently Change How You Think and Read

Man's Search for Meaning - Viktor Frankl (165 pages)Frankl wrote this book in nine days. He had survived Auschwitz, Dachau, and two other Nazi concentration camps. What he produced is not a memoir of suffering - it is a clinical argument about why some people survive catastrophic conditions while others,…

Times Life · Jun 25

Life lesson of the day by Mae West: “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” — Long before modern psychology studied happiness, one unforgettable quote captured a truth about purpose, fulfillment, and what makes a life truly worth remembering

What makes a life truly meaningful? A famous quote that once sounded witty now aligns with modern psychology’s deepest findings about happiness, purpose, and fulfillment. Its message challenges common ideas about success and offers a timeless lesson for anyone seeking a life that genuinely matters.

The Economic Times · Jun 22

Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: “He who has a why to live for can...” why purpose, not circumstances, often decides who keeps going when life becomes unexpectedly hard — learn the uplifting wisdom from the philosopher who challenged the world to think beyond comfort and hardship

Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: “He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how.” We often wonder why some people break under pressure while others survive the hardest trials imaginable. The answer lies in a profound human truth about resilience and inner purpose. When…

The Economic Times · Jun 19

Quote of the Day by Viktor Frankl: '-Austrian psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor's timeless quote on suffering, tears and the courage to keep going

Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl redefined courage, asserting that tears are not a sign of weakness but proof of the immense bravery required to endure suffering. His profound insights, forged in unimaginable loss, continue to offer solace by validating vulnerability and the human capacity to find meaning amidst pain.

The Economic Times · May 27

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The Guardian - UK · May 22

What am I bid for a blown-up van? The bizarre art auction aiming to build an eco power station in Reform-held Clacton

They blew up a van full of banknotes. They sold high-end Ukrainian vodka to Selfridges. Now art duo Hilary Powell and Dan Edelstyn are auctioning their past works – to launch their most ambitious project to date

The Economic Times · May 18

Quote of the Day by Viktor Frankl: 'Everything can be taken from a man but one thing...'-Man's Search for Meaning author's powerful quote about human freedom in a world filled with uncertainty

Viktor Frankl's words offer enduring hope. He survived Nazi concentration camps, losing his family. Even in extreme hardship, he found that people could choose their inner response. This profound insight, born from immense pain, highlights that true freedom lies in our attitude, not external circumstances. His message continues to resonate…

The Independent UK · Apr 21

Mom whose kidnapped son was killed in a Gaza tunnel gives a searing account of her grief

Hersh was among the 251 people abducted by Hamas in its Oct. 7, 2023, attack

The Independent UK · Mar 7

John Hunt says he is developing ‘confidence that he can cope’ after murder of wife and daughters

BBC sports commentator speaks about how he navigates grief and is rebuilding his life

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inkl · Feb 16

From Stage to Strategy: What Business Leaders Can Learn from the Golden Era of Comedy

Before comedy specials, streaming platforms, or social media clips, stand-up comedians faced a single, unforgiving test: whether the audience stayed engaged.

The Guardian - US · Jan 14

We are living in a time of polycrisis. If you feel trapped – you’re not alone

I hadn’t fully grasped how the idea of a better future sustained me – now I, like many others, find it difficult to be productive

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2024

From Grimsby Town to BMX at the Olympics: let’s embrace the fun of sport

The Games are an enjoyable distraction that make me wonder how healthy my relationship with football really is

The Conversation · Sep 12, 2023

Looking for your 'calling'? What people get wrong when chasing meaningful work

As a professor, I’m fortunate to teach a course called World Religions for Healthcare Professionals that prepares students for the spiritual and ethical issues they may encounter in their careers. But the class often boils down to life’s big questions: What makes life worth living, and how should we live?…

Salon · Jul 26, 2023

Gutfeld ripped for "useful" Jews comment

Greg Gutfeld said on “The Five” that Jewish people "had to be useful" in order to survive the Holocaust

The Conversation · Jun 23, 2023

Processing and grieving an ongoing loss – such as a child with a devastating injury or disability – does not fit neatly into traditional models of grief

Traditional loss is typically considered a five-stage process, linear and time-bound, where a person moves from denial to acceptance.

Salon · Oct 25, 2022

Patient bosses talk Holocaust & that end

Salon talks to Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg about dramatizing Jewish identity through a character facing down death

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